# StormNet vs Guidepole

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StormNet at none against Guidepole's 1. StormNet also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Guidepole's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guidepole sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. StormNet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for StormNet against 5.0 for Guidepole. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StormNet has 20 ratings behind it against 4, 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 Guidepole's.

StormNet ships an update every 2 months, Guidepole every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormNet | Guidepole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormnet/id6760000154/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidepole-wildfire-smoke-map/id6796063881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [Guidepole LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790563876) |

## 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


### Guidepole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidepole-wildfire-smoke-map/id6796063881)

Track wildfire smoke and air quality with real-time maps and forecasts. Get alerts for approaching smoke and understand current air conditions to make informed decisions about your safety.

**Highlights:** Real-time smoke plume tracking, 24-hour smoke forecast, Live EPA AQI maps, 24-hour AQI forecast, Active wildfire information, Customizable safety alerts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guidepole Fire Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormNet free?

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

### Is Guidepole free?

Guidepole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StormNet or Guidepole?

Guidepole is rated higher. StormNet averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Guidepole averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do StormNet or Guidepole have ads?

Neither StormNet nor Guidepole shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StormNet or Guidepole?

StormNet ships an update every 2 months, and Guidepole every 11 days. Most recently, StormNet was updated on October 24, 2026 and Guidepole on October 25, 2026.

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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.*