Comparison

STORM vs Recon Weather

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

STORM

This app provides real-time storm cell tracking and calculates the exact distance and direction to threatening weather. It offers detailed threat probabilities and future storm paths, helping users make informed decisions for family safety.

Highlights
  • Real-time storm cell tracking
  • Exact distance and direction to storms
  • Tornado, Hail, and Wind threat probabilities
  • 60-minute future storm paths
  • Custom location monitoring
  • Street-level arrival times
Features
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How far is the Tornado from you? Storm-GPS tells you. Tracks cells in real-time and calculates exact distance to your location. Don't guess. Know. Storm GPS in your pocket gives you the guidance you need to protect your Family and loved ones. Most weather apps just show you a blob of rain. Storm GPS monitors every single storm cell in the sky 24/7, updating threat levels every minute. We combine real-time National Weather Service (NWS) warnings with your precise GPS location to answer the only question that matters: Is this storm hitting ME? Why Storm GPS reduces anxiety: Instant GPS Tracking: See the exact distance and direction to the closest threatening storm cell instantly. Custom Location Tracking: Add your specific locations: Home, Work, Grandma's House... X-Ray Vision: Don't guess. See specific probability bars for Tornado, Hail, and Wind threats for every single cell. 60-Minute Future Paths: Dynamic forecast corridors show you exactly where the storm is headed in the next hour. Professional-Grade Features: Street-Level ETAs: precise arrival times out to 60 miles. Family Safety: Monitor custom locations (Cottage, Kid's Camp, Grandma's House) - remotely. Zero Clutter: No ads, no fluff. Just life-saving data designed for quick decisions when seconds count. Whether you are a storm spotter, emergency responder, or a parent keeping your family safe, Storm GPS puts professional-grade weather intelligence in the palm of your hand. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Recon Weather

Watch live storm research missions, view detailed radar data, and receive real-time severe weather alerts that follow your location. Access forecast tools and see live video from storm chasers in the field.

Highlights
  • Live storm research missions
  • Detailed NEXRAD radar
  • Location-aware severe weather warnings
  • Live POV video from chase vehicles
  • Storm reports with photos
  • Advanced forecast tools
Features
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Recon Weather is a storm research mission you can watch live. RADAR Single-site NEXRAD down to base velocity and storm-relative velocity, a national mosaic, and a loop you can scrub frame by frame. Color tables you can change. WARNINGS THAT FOLLOW YOU Tornado, severe and flash flood warnings for where you actually are, delivered while the app is closed. Not a city you picked once. FROM THE FIELD Live POV video from chase vehicles. Storm reports with photos from the public. Pressure probes dropped in front of storms, reporting as they go. FORECAST TOOLS SPC and ECCC outlooks, mesoanalysis with CAPE, shear and helicity, WPC excessive rainfall, soundings and model data. No ads. No data brokers. Nothing sold. Optional tipping if you want to fund the next probe, and nothing is locked behind it.

Screenshots

STORM4 screens
Recon Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Recon Weather at 100% against STORM's 50%. Recon Weather also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). STORM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. STORM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Recon Weather sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recon Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recon Weather has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of STORM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Recon Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STORM ships an update every 9 days, Recon Weather every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
STORM versus Recon Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTORMRecon Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.9 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings536 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LampeVincent Waelti

Customer experience

STORM

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Recon Weather

All ratings36 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

STORM

Subscriptions1
  • STORM-GPS Premium Annual$4.991 Year
8 purchases

Recon Weather

One-time8
  • Chaser Support$2.99
  • Chaser Support$4.99
  • Small Support$4.99
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  • Chaser Support$9.99
  • Chaser Support$14.99
  • Medium Support$14.99
  • Chaser Support$49.99
  • Large Support$49.99

Questions

Is STORM free?
STORM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recon Weather free?
Recon Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, STORM or Recon Weather?
Recon Weather is rated higher. STORM averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Recon Weather averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.
Do STORM or Recon Weather have ads?
Neither STORM nor Recon Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STORM or Recon Weather?
STORM ships an update every 9 days, and Recon Weather every 4 days. Most recently, STORM was updated on November 5, 2026 and Recon Weather on November 5, 2026.

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