# StormNet vs Spotter Tools Pro

The clearest difference is price: StormNet at Free against Spotter Tools Pro's $19.99. Spotter Tools Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

StormNet is free to download; Spotter Tools Pro costs $19.99 up front. 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 Spotter Tools Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of StormNet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spotter Tools Pro's.

StormNet ships an update every 2 months, Spotter Tools Pro every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormNet | Spotter Tools Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormnet/id6760000154/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotter-tools-pro-storm-radar/id6775985245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #204 | **#64** |
| Size | 39 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [DUSTIN GARNER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775985247) |

## What reviewers say

### StormNet

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

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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


### Spotter Tools Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotter-tools-pro-storm-radar/id6775985245)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides advanced weather data for enthusiasts and professionals, including detailed radar, live lightning, satellite imagery, and storm chaser streams. It offers robust reporting tools for spotters and customizable alerts for severe weather events.

**Highlights:** GPU-rendered NEXRAD radar, Live lightning and satellite imagery, Worldwide tropical weather, Spotter Network reporting, GPS beacon and Chaser Mode, Animated and composite radar, Sounding analysis, Live storm chaser streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormNet free?

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

### Is Spotter Tools Pro free?

Spotter Tools Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StormNet or Spotter Tools Pro?

Spotter Tools Pro is rated higher. StormNet averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Spotter Tools Pro averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do StormNet or Spotter Tools Pro have ads?

Neither StormNet nor Spotter Tools Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StormNet or Spotter Tools Pro?

StormNet ships an update every 2 months, and Spotter Tools Pro every 4 days. Most recently, StormNet was updated on October 31, 2026 and Spotter Tools Pro on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, StormNet or Spotter Tools Pro?

StormNet currently peaks at #204 in the App Store charts, and Spotter Tools Pro at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*