# global storms pro vs Storm Radar

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms pro | Storm Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms-pro/id897511324/reviews)** | [4.5 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 663 | **137K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #108 | **#17** |
| Size | 6 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [The Weather Channel Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/295646464) |

## What reviewers say

### global storms pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms-pro/id897511324)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Global Tropical Hazards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Global Climate Imagery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Satellite Imagery | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space Weather | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Conditions Forecast | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### Storm Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Weather, #33 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Storm Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium + | $4.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Storm Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Storm Premium + | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #108 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*