# StormNet vs Hike Forecast

StormNet and Hike Forecast both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Hike Forecast's written reviews are positive against 82% of StormNet's. StormNet's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for StormNet against 5.0 for Hike Forecast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StormNet has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of StormNet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hike Forecast's.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormNet | Hike Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormnet/id6760000154/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hike-forecast/id6772478585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [No Fall Zone LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772478587) |

## What reviewers say

### StormNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormnet/id6760000154)

This app provides highly accurate severe weather forecasts using advanced radar and real-time data analysis. It predicts risks for lightning, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes up to 14 days in advance.

**Highlights:** NEXRAD Super-Res Radar, 14-day severe weather forecasts, Lightning, hail, wind, tornado risk prediction, Real-time data analysis, Radar overlays (reflectivity, velocity), National Weather Service warnings

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hike Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hike-forecast/id6772478585)

Plan your hikes with detailed weather forecasts for over 75,000 trails. Get hourly conditions, wind speed, precipitation, and thunderstorm risk to find the optimal start time for your adventure. Always consult official advisories before heading out.

**Highlights:** Hike-focused weather forecasts, Hourly and daily planning views, Multi-elevation forecast, Start-window guidance, Saved hikes, Segmented forecasts for long trails

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormNet free?

StormNet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hike Forecast free?

Hike Forecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StormNet or Hike Forecast?

Hike Forecast is rated higher. StormNet averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Hike Forecast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do StormNet or Hike Forecast have ads?

Neither StormNet nor Hike Forecast shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*