# StormTrack 5 vs UC Weather

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UC Weather at 100% against StormTrack 5's 60%. UC Weather also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). StormTrack 5's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 40). On price, update cadence, 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.

UC Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StormTrack 5 has 21K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of StormTrack 5's written reviews are positive against 100% of UC Weather's.

StormTrack 5 ships an update every 2 months, UC Weather every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormTrack 5 | UC Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtrack-5/id720246274/reviews) | **[5.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-weather/id6749236951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 235 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300) | [SDS Weather LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727853866) |

## 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


### UC Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-weather/id6749236951)

Provides real-time, hyperlocal weather information for the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. Get Doppler radar, alerts, current conditions, forecasts, and live camera feeds.

**Highlights:** Real-time hyperlocal weather, Site-selectable Doppler radar, Weather alert products, Current weather conditions, Local forecasts, Live weather cameras

**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 UC Weather free?

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

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

UC Weather is rated higher. StormTrack 5 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while UC Weather averages 5.0 from 40 ratings.

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

Neither StormTrack 5 nor UC Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StormTrack 5 or UC Weather?

StormTrack 5 ships an update every 2 months, and UC Weather every 3 months. Most recently, StormTrack 5 was updated on November 6, 2026 and UC Weather on November 5, 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.*
