Comparison

global storms pro vs Storm Radar

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

Head to head
About

global storms pro

Access real-time weather data, including tropical storm tracking, animated satellite views, and marine information. Get US-specific alerts for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, plus UV index and radar.

Highlights
  • Tropical storm tracking (Atlantic & Pacific)
  • Worldwide animated satellite views
  • Marine information
  • US ultraviolet index
  • US storm alerts (tornadoes, thunderstorms)
  • Animated US radar
  • Animated US forecast chart
Features
Currently charting
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global storms pro provides the latest information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration including: - hurricanes, typhoons and tropical storms in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans - worldwide animated satellite views - the latest worldwide marine information - the US ultraviolet index - US mainland storms, including the latest tornado and severe thunderstorm alerts - animated radar for the US - animated US forecast chart There are options within the app to add comprehensive ocean conditions forecasts for the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and view NASA's global climate imagery. All data is courtesy of NOAA, NASA, NDBC, JTWC, Japan Meteorological Agency and other open sources where indicated.

About

Storm Radar

This app provides advanced weather radar and storm tracking with real-time alerts for rain, severe weather, and lightning. It offers detailed visualizations of weather patterns, future radar projections, and customizable map layers for tracking storms like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Highlights
  • Expanded weather map layers (wind, lightning, tropical tracks)
  • High-resolution single site radar
  • AI Weather Assistant for real-time insights
  • Smarter storm alerts (rain, NOAA warnings)
  • 6-72 hour future radar projections
  • Live local storm warnings and advisories
  • Lightning alerts
Features
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Welcome to the NEW Storm Radar, the next generation of weather radar and storm tracking. We’ve re-imagined the app with smarter insights, powerful tools, and a fresh design built on the trusted accuracy of The Weather Channel. Track incoming rain with future radar, watch storm movement and timing on a live map, and follow every storm with accurate live radar. POWERFUL WEATHER & RADAR FEATURES • Expanded weather map layers: Overlay precipitation, hail, wind, lightning, tropical tracks, and storm intensity on detailed maps • Advanced high-resolution single site radar — accurate live radar to track storms in crystal-clear detail • AI Weather Assistant™: Your personal meteorologist for real-time insights • Smarter storm alerts: Rain alerts, NOAA severe weather warnings, and more PLAN AHEAD WITH POWERFUL WEATHER INTELLIGENCE • Visualize changing weather patterns and incoming wind and rain in vivid detail • Track incoming rain and know exactly when and where the storm will hit, with 6 hours of global future radar and up to 72 hours of future radar in the US • Get real-time precipitation alerts before the rain begins STAY SAFE WITH REAL-TIME STORM TRACKING • Receive live local storm warnings, watches, and advisories • Watch lightning strikes and storm cells on the live map, with lightning alerts for your location • Customize map layers to track severe conditions like hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, and cyclones • Use Storm Tracks to see storm movement, timing, and intensity on the map, with up to 30 advanced tracking features SEE MORE WITH DETAILED WEATHER DATA • Add overlays such as wind speed, temperature, and more to your weather radar GO PREMIUM FOR FULL STORM & WEATHER POWER Unlock the complete Storm Radar experience to level up your storm tracking experience, with: • High-res Single Site Radar • Advanced map layers • 72-Hour Future Radar • Expanded access to the AI Weather Assistant • Customizable weather widgets If you choose to purchase the Premium version of Storm Radar, subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. • Storm subscription auto renews annually. • Cancel anytime in Settings > AppleID at least 24 hours before your renewal date to avoid charges. • Subscription payments will be charged to your account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. PRIVACY • Our Privacy Policy can be viewed here: https://weather.com/en-US/twc/privacy-policy • Our Terms of Use can be viewed here: http://www.weather.com/common/home/legal.html FEEDBACK • Your feedback is important to us! If you love our weather app, please rate and review us in the App Store. • If you have any questions or suggestions, please email us at twcstormradar@weather.com

Screenshots

global storms pro4 screens
Storm Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Storm Radar at Free against global storms pro's $9.99. Storm Radar also leads on ratings volume (137K vs 663) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). global storms pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Storm Radar is free to download; global storms pro costs $9.99 up front. global storms pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Storm Radar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for global storms pro against 4.5 for Storm Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Radar has 137K ratings behind it against 663, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of global storms pro's written reviews are positive against 65% of Storm Radar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

global storms pro ships an update every 2 months, Storm Radar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
global storms pro versus Storm Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterglobal storms proStorm Radar
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (663 ratings) — better4.5 (137K ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings663137K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#107#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB313 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKelly Technology Inc.The Weather Channel Interactive

Customer experience

global storms pro

All ratings663 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Storm Radar

All ratings130,788 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2,365 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative29.6%

User reviews

global storms pro

From 663 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent animated satellite imagery and weather visualizations
  • 📊 Comprehensive weather data and meteorological information
  • 🌪️ Valuable hurricane tracking and severe weather alerts
  • 📚 Educational content that helps users understand weather science
  • 🌍 Global satellite coverage with world-wide weather views

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Slow app performance and loading times
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ❌ Content unavailable errors in some regions
  • 🎯 Confusing and outdated user interface design
  • 📱 Not user-friendly compared to modern app standards

Storm Radar

From 137K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable
  • 👍 Easy to use and understand
  • 💡 Useful features like alerts and radar
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive
  • 👍 Detailed weather information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🔍 Inconsistent data and inaccurate forecasts
  • 👎 Reduced functionality compared to previous version

Bugs and requests

global storms pro

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Content unavailable errors during active weather events
  • Ad-free upgrade not removing ads properly
  • Smart invert colors compatibility broken after update
  • Missing regional maps (Central US)
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  • Delayed data updates from National Hurricane Center
  • App not functioning as described on certain devices
  • Dark mode inadequate replacement for smart invert

Requested features

9 requests
  • Bottom toolbar navigation for easier access
  • Modern, open-face app redesign
  • Favorites or bookmarks section for quick map access
  • Local forecast and radar functionality
  • Grouping of data by specific hurricane for clarity
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  • Full complement of graphics from NOAA website
  • Regional map restoration (Central US, Americas)
  • Real-time data updates matching NHC bulletin times
  • Zip code location search for local forecasts

Storm Radar

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Radar and forecast data not loading properly
  • Saved locations not working
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Issues with weather alerts and notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back old Storm app features
  • More customization options
  • Improved radar and storm tracking
  • Better integration with other weather data sources
  • Ability to view weather history and trends

In-app purchases

5 purchases

global storms pro

One-time5
  • Global Tropical Hazards$0.99
  • Global Climate Imagery$0.99
  • Additional Satellite Imagery$1.99
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  • Space Weather$3.99
  • Ocean Conditions Forecast$4.99
7 purchases

Storm Radar

Subscriptions7
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Month
  • Storm Premium$1.997 Days
  • Storm Premium$3.991 Month
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  • Storm Premium +$4.991 Month
  • Storm Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Storm Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Storm Premium +7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is global storms pro free?
global storms pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Storm Radar free?
Storm Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, global storms pro or Storm Radar?
global storms pro is rated higher. global storms pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while Storm Radar averages 4.5 from 137K ratings.
Do global storms pro or Storm Radar have ads?
Storm Radar shows ads; global storms pro does not.
Which is updated more often, global storms pro or Storm Radar?
global storms pro ships an update every 2 months, and Storm Radar every 2 weeks. Most recently, global storms pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Storm Radar on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, global storms pro or Storm Radar?
global storms pro currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and Storm Radar at #17. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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