Comparison

global storms pro vs Live 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

Live Storm Radar

Get accurate weather forecasts with live radar maps, storm alerts, and real-time tracking of severe weather. Stay informed with hourly and 10-day forecasts, and receive personalized notifications for incoming storms, hurricanes, and more.

Highlights
  • Live weather radar maps
  • Storm and hurricane tracker
  • Hourly and 10-day forecasts
  • Severe weather warnings
  • Customizable notifications
  • Air quality and UV index
Features
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Weather 24 is a lightning tracker and storm radar in one app: watch strikes land in real time and get a heads-up before the thunderstorm reaches you. Hurricane tracking, flood and heat warnings and a 14-day forecast sit side by side, so one look tells you whether to head out, wait it out or move the car under cover. LIGHTNING TRACKER AND THUNDERSTORM ALERTS • Live strikes on the map, each marked with how many seconds or minutes ago it hit • "Lightning nearby" push notification when a strike lands inside the radius you set • Choose your distance: close for fewer pings, far for earlier warnings • Thunderstorm and hail warnings in the day's outlook, so a ballgame or hike never catches you off guard RAIN RADAR AND LIVE MAP • Animated precipitation radar that shows where showers and snow are moving next • Layers for wind, temperature, thermal comfort, cloud cover and barometric pressure • Timeline playback to follow a storm system as it crosses your area • A push about an hour before it starts pouring at your location HURRICANE TRACKER • Every active tropical system worldwide, from Tropical Depression and Tropical Storm up to Category 5 • Past and forecast track drawn on the map, colored by category • Sustained wind, gusts and alert level for each one • Push alerts through the season, from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic seaboard, plus typhoons and cyclones overseas SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS • 12+ warning types: flash flood risk, downpours, strong wind, extreme heat, heat waves • Winter hazards: freezing rain, icy roads, heavy snowfall, first frost, dense fog • Rapid pressure drop and geomagnetic activity warnings for people who feel every change • Pushed to your lock screen the moment conditions turn BAROMETER, UV AND AIR QUALITY • Pressure in inHg, hPa or mmHg with a daily fluctuation index • A sensitivity index built from Kp geomagnetic activity and sharp changes, handy if pressure swings bring on headaches • UV index with clear sun protection advice • Air quality index with levels from Good to Hazardous FORECAST AND WIDGETS • Hourly and 14-day outlook, updated every 15 minutes • Feels-like temperature, humidity, visibility, dew point, snow depth, sunrise, sunset and moon • Charts for temperature, precipitation and gusts • Wave height and sea temperature for coastal spots • Home screen and lock screen widgets Made for anyone who plans around the sky across the US: campers, golfers, boaters, parents at practice, drivers on a long road trip. WEATHER 24 PREMIUM • High-resolution radar with a 2 km precipitation grid • Severe alerts about 30 minutes before impact • Live storm map with lightning, precipitation and wind • Rain detector: know when it starts, to within 15 minutes • 14-day forecast hour by hour, plus advanced charts • Weather sensitivity and air quality indexes, home screen widget, daily report and no ads SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://weather24.app/privacy

Screenshots

global storms pro4 screens
Live Storm Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Live Storm Radar at Free against global storms pro's $9.99. Live Storm Radar also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). global storms pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 41%). 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

Live 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 Live Storm Radar sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Live Storm Radar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 663 and 192 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of global storms pro's written reviews are positive against 41% of Live Storm Radar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

global storms pro ships an update every 2 months, Live Storm Radar every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
global storms pro versus Live Storm Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterglobal storms proLive Storm Radar
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (663 ratings) — better4.6 (192 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings663 — better192
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#96 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB89 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKelly Technology Inc.Maxym Naryzhniy

Customer experience

global storms pro

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

Live Storm Radar

All ratings192 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%

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

Live Storm Radar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
14 purchases

Live Storm Radar

Subscriptions13
  • Week$2.997 Days
  • Week3 Days trial$3.297 Days
  • Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Week7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Year$17.991 Year
  • Year$26.491 Year
  • Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Year3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Year1 Month trial$52.991 Year
  • Year3 Days trial$54.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$94.99

Questions

Is global storms pro free?
global storms pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Live Storm Radar free?
Live Storm Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, global storms pro or Live Storm Radar?
global storms pro is rated higher. global storms pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while Live Storm Radar averages 4.6 from 192 ratings.
Do global storms pro or Live Storm Radar have ads?
Live Storm Radar shows ads; global storms pro does not.
Which is updated more often, global storms pro or Live Storm Radar?
global storms pro ships an update every 2 months, and Live Storm Radar every 5 days. Most recently, global storms pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Live Storm Radar on October 24, 2026.

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