Weather KSN16 KODE12 vs KQ2 Storm Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weather KSN16 KODE12
Get accurate, personalized hour-by-hour and weekly weather forecasts. Receive alerts for significant weather events and track storms with interactive radar. Ideal for staying informed about local and national conditions, whether at home or traveling.
- Hour-by-hour forecasts
- Weekly weather outlook
- Personalized local forecasts
- Significant weather alerts
- Interactive radar maps
- Real-time conditions
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Never let the weather catch you by surprise again. The trusted weather experts at KSN and KODE are teaming up to bring you the most accurate hour-by-hour forecast for the next day and for the week ahead. Unlike other weather apps, you’ll get a local forecast that is customized just for you. Download the 4StatesWx Weather app for fast, accurate local and national weather at your fingertips. With its personal alert notifications, you’ll know when significant weather is heading your way and when to take cover. When you are traveling, use 4StatesWx to get real-time weather forecast, interactive radar and current conditions for anywhere in U.S. The 4StatesWx app utilizes the most advanced radar maps, weather and digital technology available. With its easy to use interactive radar, you can take control and see where the storm is now and where it is tracking. Then, set customized alerts to keep you and your family informed and safe.
KQ2 Storm Tracker
Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. This app provides future radar, hourly forecasts, and customizable location tracking. Receive opt-in severe weather alerts to stay informed and safe.
- 250 meter radar resolution
- High-resolution satellite imagery
- Future radar for severe weather tracking
- Hourly updated daily and hourly forecasts
- Save favorite locations
- GPS for current location
- Opt-in severe weather alerts
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The KQ2 Weather Authority Mobile App includes: • Access to station content specifically for our mobile users • 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available • High resolution satellite cloud imagery • Future radar to see where severe weather is headed • Current weather updated multiple times per hour • Ability to add and save your favorite locations • Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models • A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness • Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather • Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KQ2 Storm Tracker at 50% against Weather KSN16 KODE12's 14%. KQ2 Storm Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Weather KSN16 KODE12's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KQ2 Storm Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather KSN16 KODE12 has 42 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Weather KSN16 KODE12's written reviews are positive against 50% of KQ2 Storm Tracker's.
Weather KSN16 KODE12 ships an update every 4 months, KQ2 Storm Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weather KSN16 KODE12 | KQ2 Storm Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (42 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nexstar Broadcasting | News-Press & Gazette Company |
Customer experience
Weather KSN16 KODE12
KQ2 Storm Tracker
In-app purchases
Weather KSN16 KODE12
No in-app purchases
KQ2 Storm Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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