# StormTrack 5 vs OZ Weather

The clearest difference is ratings volume: StormTrack 5 at 21K against OZ Weather's 48. OZ Weather's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for StormTrack 5 against 4.8 for OZ Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StormTrack 5 has 21K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of StormTrack 5's written reviews are positive against 83% of OZ Weather's.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormTrack 5 | OZ Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtrack-5/id720246274/reviews)** | [4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-weather/id6473173774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 235 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300) | [Garrett Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718535908) |

## What reviewers say

### StormTrack 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtrack-5/id720246274)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and future tracking. Receive severe weather alerts and customizable forecasts for your favorite locations. Stay informed with timely updates and detailed weather data.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar with future tracking, High-resolution satellite imagery, Current weather and hourly forecasts, Save favorite locations, Integrated GPS for current location, Severe weather alerts, Opt-in push notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Helpful weather alerts and notifications
- 🌟 Reliable and trustworthy weather information
- 📍 Detailed location-specific weather data
- ⏱️ Timely weather updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate weather predictions
- 🗺️ Issues with radar and map functionality
- 🔄 App crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific weather information

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on splash screen
- Radar not displaying current weather conditions
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add lightning strike detection
- Improve radar and map visualization
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance severe weather alerts and notifications


### OZ Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-weather/id6473173774)

Get detailed Northwest Arkansas weather forecasts and storm system updates. Receive timely notifications from a lead meteorologist with 20 years of broadcast experience.

**Highlights:** Northwest Arkansas weather forecasts, Current trends and storm system updates, Daily forecast updates, Notifications for weather changes, Ozarks weather coverage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormTrack 5 free?

StormTrack 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OZ Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StormTrack 5 or OZ Weather?

StormTrack 5 is rated higher. StormTrack 5 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while OZ Weather averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do StormTrack 5 or OZ Weather have ads?

Neither StormTrack 5 nor OZ Weather shows ads.

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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.*