Comparison

global storms pro vs Weather 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

Weather Radar

Get real-time weather updates with a dynamic radar map and detailed forecasts. Customize your view, receive alerts for storms, rain, and snow, and access rich meteorological data. Stay informed with home screen widgets and unit selection.

Highlights
  • Live weather radar map
  • Hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts
  • Storm, rain, and snow alerts
  • Customizable interface and favorite locations
  • Home screen widget
  • Unit selection (Celsius/Fahrenheit, km/h/mph, mm/inch)
Features
Currently charting
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The "Weather Radar - Weather Alerts" application provides you with the most comprehensive and accurate weather. With many outstanding features, this application becomes an indispensable tool to help you update weather information anytime, anywhere. - Live Weather Radar: A 24/7 dynamic weather radar map, allowing you to observe the movement of clouds, rain, snow, and other weather phenomena worldwide. - Accurate Weather Forecast: Provides detailed hourly, daily, and weekly weather forecasts. In addition to temperature, the application also provides information on humidity, wind speed, UV index, and more. - Interface Customization: The application allows you to customize the interface to your personal preferences with various display modes and set favorite locations on the map. - Rich Meteorological Information: Provides detailed information about meteorological factors such as air pressure, visibility, and rain prediction. - Intuitive User Interface: Provides an easy-to-see and intuitive user interface, making it easy for you to recognize and understand meteorological parameters. Support for Multiple Languages: The application supports many languages, including Vietnamese, helping users from different countries easily access and use. - Home Screen Widget: Weather Radar - Weather Alerts provides a weather widget on the home screen, making it easy for you to view weather information without opening the app. - Unit Selection Feature: "Weather Radar - Weather Alerts" allows you to select the measurement unit for temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit), wind speed (km/h or mph), and rainfall (mm or inch). No matter where, no matter when, Weather Radar - Weather Alerts is a reliable tool to help you capture the most accurate weather information. With this application, you can rest assured that you have the latest and most accurate weather information, helping you better prepare for daily activities. Term of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/weather-alerts-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/weather-alerts-policy

Screenshots

global storms pro4 screens
Weather Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

global storms pro and Weather Radar both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of global storms pro's written reviews are positive against 7% of Weather Radar's. global storms pro also leads on ads (none vs shown). Weather Radar's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Weather Radar is free to download; global storms pro costs $9.99 up front. global storms pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Weather Radar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

global storms pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 663 and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of global storms pro's written reviews are positive against 7% of Weather Radar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

global storms pro ships an update every 2 months, Weather Radar fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
global storms pro versus Weather Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterglobal storms proWeather Radar
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (663 ratings) — better4.4 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better7.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6632K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#109 — better#138
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB147 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKelly Technology Inc.Tran Minh

Customer experience

global storms pro

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

Weather Radar

All ratings2,039 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive7.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative86.0%

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

Weather Radar

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helps save lives
  • 💡 Opportunity to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not functioning
  • 🔒 Requires subscription
  • 💸 Expensive
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 🔍 Useless features

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

Weather Radar

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Alerts and push notifications not working
  • App crashes and won't load

Requested features

2 requests
  • Longer trial period
  • Allow setting preferred units

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

Weather Radar

Subscriptions6
  • 1 WEEK SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION 7D TRIAL7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION$9.991 Month
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  • 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • LIFETIME$34.99

Questions

Is global storms pro free?
global storms pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Weather Radar free?
Weather Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, global storms pro or Weather Radar?
global storms pro is rated higher. global storms pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while Weather Radar averages 4.4 from 2K ratings.
Do global storms pro or Weather Radar have ads?
Weather Radar shows ads; global storms pro does not.
Which is updated more often, global storms pro or Weather Radar?
global storms pro ships an update every 2 months, and Weather Radar fortnightly. Most recently, global storms pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and Weather Radar on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, global storms pro or Weather Radar?
global storms pro currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Weather Radar at #138. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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