# Neptune Weather vs Storm Window

The clearest difference is rating: Storm Window at 5.0 against Neptune Weather's 4.6. Storm Window also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Neptune Weather's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neptune Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Storm Window sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Storm Window holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neptune Weather has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Neptune Weather's written reviews are positive against 100% of Storm Window's.

Neptune Weather ships an update every 2 weeks, Storm Window every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neptune Weather | Storm Window |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neptune-weather/id6793863314/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-window/id6794979076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleph Collective LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793863316) | [Daniel Schumacher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180212490) |

## What reviewers say

### Neptune Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neptune-weather/id6793863314)

This app provides highly accurate, localized weather forecasts using advanced data analysis and a unique forecast engine. It features volumetric radar, detailed map overlays, and a query terminal for custom data access. Receive alerts for severe weather like hail and rotation.

**Highlights:** Live 3D volumetric radar, Custom terrain map overlays, Forecast confidence bands, Built-in query terminal, Hail and rotation alerts, Astronomy and solar storm data

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neptune Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Neptune Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Storm Window

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-window/id6794979076)

This app provides clear outdoor risk guidance based on hourly weather data, highlighting safe times for outdoor activities. It accounts for lightning, heat, wind, air quality, and rain, offering tailored advice for various pursuits.

**Highlights:** Clear outdoor risk guidance, 48-hour hourly risk timeline, Lightning-aware storm risk, Heat, air quality, wind, UV, rain, snow context, National Weather Service alert awareness, Home Screen widgets and Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storm Window Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Storm Window Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neptune Weather free?

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

### Is Storm Window free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Neptune Weather or Storm Window?

Storm Window is rated higher. Neptune Weather averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Storm Window averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Neptune Weather or Storm Window have ads?

Neither Neptune Weather nor Storm Window shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neptune Weather or Storm Window?

Neptune Weather ships an update every 2 weeks, and Storm Window every 5 days. Most recently, Neptune Weather was updated on October 29, 2026 and Storm Window 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.*