Comparison

StormSITREP vs PlainWeather

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

Head to head
About

StormSITREP

Get real-time storm information, severe weather alerts, and detailed radar analysis. This app helps you track developing storms, understand their structure, and stay prepared for changing weather conditions.

Highlights
  • Real-time storm information
  • Severe weather updates
  • Radar analysis
  • Cloud identification
  • Storm structure analysis
  • Meteorology education
  • Live location tracking
Features
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StormSITREP Real-time storm information, severe weather updates, radar analysis, and situation reports when it matters most. Tracking developing storms, breaking weather threats, and significant changes across the region — keeping you informed, prepared, and ahead of the storm. Weather changes fast. Stay informed. Stay prepared. Cloud Identification Storm Structure Meteorology Education and Glossary Live Location Tracking and Storm Cell Interception Detailed Storm and Environmental Information and Development Storm Cell Score Rating and Tracking

About

PlainWeather

Features
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Existing weather apps need a live connection to tell you the forecast. PlainWeather is different: it's the offline safety-action layer that works when the signal drops — exactly the moment a severe-weather app matters most. 14 HAZARD ACTION GUIDES, FREE FOREVER Step-by-step before/during/after guidance for tornado, hurricane, flash flood, wildfire, blizzard, heatwave, lightning, hail, dust storm, storm surge, tsunami, avalanche, rip current, and derecho — including a Myths & Mistakes section per hazard debunking real misconceptions (the overpass "shelter" myth, opening windows for tornadoes, and more). 28 SAFETY CALCULATORS & REFERENCE TOOLS A live lightning flash-to-bang countdown, heat index, wind chill/frostbite, WBGT work-rest estimator, dew point, snow load, Beaufort wind scale, sunburn time-to-burn, a plain-language Watch vs. Warning explainer, regional seasonal risk profiles, air quality and UV guides, marine advisories, and prep checklists for families, vehicles, power outages, and evacuation routes. 11 ACTIVITY GO/NO-GO GUIDES Weather-driven decision checklists for hiking and outdoor work, farming frost windows, fishing and boating conditions, cycling and running, construction stoppage thresholds, school outdoor-activity heat guidance, your daily commute, and road-trip and travel planning — built for outdoor workers, parents, commuters, and travelers alike. BUILT FOR THE MOMENT THE SIGNAL DROPS • 100% offline for every safety-critical feature — no network required on any path that keeps you safe. • An optional, opt-in offline peer-to-peer alert relay can pass a cached warning to nearby PlainWeather users over Bluetooth/Wi-Fi with zero internet and zero server. • Kids' and Elderly accessibility profiles, an icon-first low-literacy mode, and read-aloud guides for every hazard and activity. • Full Spanish translation, with more languages planned. • A printable/shareable household safety card for anyone without a smartphone. YOUR INFORMATION STAYS YOURS No account and no analytics. Ads (Google AdMob) appear in free content and can be removed with the one-time Remove Ads purchase. The only optional network call fetches your free NOAA/NWS forecast when you have signal — cached locally the moment it arrives, with a visible "last updated" time. PLAINWEATHER PRO (OPTIONAL, NEVER SAFETY-CRITICAL) Every hazard guide, every safety tool, and every go/no-go checklist is free, forever — full stop. PlainWeather Pro is available as either a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription — your choice — adding convenience depth only: a Historical Worst-Case Reference (how bad each hazard has actually gotten, with real examples), Pollen & Seasonal Allergy Notes, an Event & Wedding Weather Planner, and Gardening Frost Protection guidance. A lapsed or cancelled subscription never removes anything safety-critical. IMPORTANT: PlainWeather provides general safety guidance for informational purposes and is not a substitute for official emergency instructions. Always follow guidance from your local emergency management authorities. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StormSITREP4 screens
PlainWeather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StormSITREP at none against PlainWeather's 3. StormSITREP also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PlainWeather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StormSITREP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StormSITREP versus PlainWeather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStormSITREPPlainWeather
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB8 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJUSTIN MICHAEL BACONBhim Upadhyaya

In-app purchases

None

StormSITREP

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PlainWeather

Subscriptions1
  • PlainWeather Pro — Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • PlainWeather Pro$4.99

Questions

Is StormSITREP free?
StormSITREP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlainWeather free?
PlainWeather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StormSITREP or PlainWeather have ads?
PlainWeather shows ads; StormSITREP does not.

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