global storms pro vs WDliveapp
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.
WDliveapp
Displays live weather data from your weather station directly on your device. Connects via Wi-Fi or mobile data using clientraw.txt files. Offers automatic setup with specific software or manual URL configuration.
- Live weather data display
- Wi-Fi and mobile data support
- Clientraw.txt data integration
- Automatic setup with WDsendtetherdata.exe
- Manual URL configuration
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App to show live weather data over your local WIFI or Mobile via clientraw.txt data from your weather station from the weather display software No setup needed if connected to the WDsendtetherdata.exe program, but you can manually setup the URL to the clientraw.txt file
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: global storms pro at 4.6 against WDliveapp's 1.7. global storms pro also leads on ratings volume (663 vs 3) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). WDliveapp's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence, ads 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
global storms pro costs $9.99 and WDliveapp $0.99 up front. global storms pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. WDliveapp asks for nothing beyond the download.
global storms pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms pro has 663 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of global storms pro's written reviews are positive against 45% of WDliveapp's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | global storms pro | WDliveapp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (663 ratings) — better | 1.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 45.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 663 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #105 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kelly Technology Inc. | Brian Hamilton |
Customer experience
global storms pro
WDliveapp
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
WDliveapp
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
WDliveapp
No in-app purchases
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