# global storms pro vs SpaceWeatherLive

The clearest difference is price: SpaceWeatherLive at Free against global storms pro's $9.99. SpaceWeatherLive also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). global storms pro's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SpaceWeatherLive is free to download; global storms pro costs $9.99 up front. global storms pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SpaceWeatherLive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

global storms pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 663 and 189 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of global storms pro's written reviews are positive against 53% of SpaceWeatherLive's.

global storms pro ships an update every 2 months, SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms pro | SpaceWeatherLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms-pro/id897511324/reviews)** | [4.0 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **663** | 189 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 53.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #171 |
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) |

## What reviewers say

### global storms pro

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

**Currently charting:** #103 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


### SpaceWeatherLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

**Highlights:** Aurora and solar activity tracking, Real-time forecasts, Push notifications for space weather events, Dark mode for night use, Detailed graphs and reports, Extensive historical data archive, Beginner-friendly explanations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free - monthly package | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-free - half-yearly package | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Ad-free - yearly package | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent space weather information
- 🔍 Detailed and informative data
- 📚 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🌍 Useful for aurora chasers and enthusiasts
- 🤖 Comprehensive data from various sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information
- 🔔 Too many notifications/alerts
- 💰 Ads becoming too intrusive
- 🔌 Notifications not always working
- 🤔 Confusing navigation at times

**Reported bugs**

- Video links not working
- Alerts disappearing after opening the app
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Notification count not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode option
- Location-based alerts
- Ability to track solar activity trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms pro free?

global storms pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SpaceWeatherLive free?

SpaceWeatherLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, global storms pro or SpaceWeatherLive?

global storms pro is rated higher. global storms pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while SpaceWeatherLive averages 4.0 from 189 ratings.

### Do global storms pro or SpaceWeatherLive have ads?

SpaceWeatherLive shows ads; global storms pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, global storms pro or SpaceWeatherLive?

global storms pro ships an update every 2 months, and SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. Most recently, global storms pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and SpaceWeatherLive on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, global storms pro or SpaceWeatherLive?

global storms pro currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and SpaceWeatherLive at #171. 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.*