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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Live weather radar maps
- Storm and hurricane tracker
- Hourly and 10-day forecasts
- Severe weather warnings
- Customizable notifications
- Air quality and UV index
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
global storms pro ships an update every 2 months, Live Storm Radar every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | global storms pro | Live Storm Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (663 ratings) — better | 4.6 (192 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 41.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 663 — better | 192 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #96 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kelly Technology Inc. | Maxym Naryzhniy |
Customer experience
global storms pro
Live Storm Radar
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
global storms pro
- 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
Live Storm Radar
- 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
- Premium$94.99
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