Comparison

iWeatherMap vs StormWatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iWeatherMap

Access past, present, and future weather forecasts globally with an intuitive map interface. Pinpoint specific locations and times for detailed predictions, with options for unit systems and data export.

Highlights
  • Past, present, and future weather forecasting
  • Interactive world map with custom location search
  • Date and time picker for specific forecasting
  • Imperial and Metric unit system options
  • View raw weather station data
  • Export forecasts via email and Dropbox
Features
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Hassle free, past and present weather forecasting with accurate short-term and longterm future predictions, anywhere in the world. The simple to use UI comes into it's own when choosing a geographical location within a specific point in time, making it ideal for a variety of forecasting requirements. • Simple to follow graphical weather dashboard • Easy to use world map with custom or auto locate feature • Date and time picker for past, present and future forecasting • Choose between Imperial and Metric system • Switch between Mph and Mps, regardless of selected unit type • Retrieve location information from current co-ordinates • Custom location search bar • View raw weather station data • Copy to clipboard, location information and raw weather station data • Export forecasts via email and dropbox • Granular Data Sample data available to download from the support website. iWeatherMap may take a short while to initialise when launching for the first time. In order to use the GPS feature, the app must first be authorised to use the location service. This can be enabled in (Settings/Privacy/Location Services/iWeatherMap). Real-time mapping and forecasting is subject to mobile broadband coverage and speed. Your operator may charge you for 3G/4G/5G data usage. The continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

StormWatch

Features
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StormWatch warns you of incoming storms based on sudden, rapid pressure drops, offering detailed pressure trends from 6 hours to 30 days. Whether you are a sailor, fisher, or weather enthusiast, know what's coming before it happens.

Screenshots

iWeatherMap4 screens
StormWatch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StormWatch at every 3 days against iWeatherMap's every 2 weeks. iWeatherMap's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWeatherMap ships an update every 2 weeks, StormWatch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
iWeatherMap versus StormWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWeatherMapStormWatch
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZonk TechnologyJohn Hatton-Edge

In-app purchases

None

iWeatherMap

No in-app purchases

None

StormWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iWeatherMap free?
iWeatherMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StormWatch free?
StormWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iWeatherMap or StormWatch have ads?
Neither iWeatherMap nor StormWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWeatherMap or StormWatch?
iWeatherMap ships an update every 2 weeks, and StormWatch every 3 days. Most recently, iWeatherMap was updated on October 8, 2026 and StormWatch on October 17, 2026.

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