# Storm Tracker° vs Doppler Radar

Storm Tracker° and Doppler Radar both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Doppler Radar's written reviews are positive against 46% of Storm Tracker°'s. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Doppler Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. 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 Storm Tracker° against 4.6 for Doppler Radar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82K and 39K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Storm Tracker°'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Doppler Radar's.

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, Doppler Radar every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Tracker° | Doppler Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews) | [4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doppler-radar-live-rain-map/id1041249132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 39K |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **61.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | #128 |
| Size | 299 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Voros Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/438175470) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Tracker°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Weather, #91 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes with real-time radar and forecasts. Get NOAA alerts for floods and other hazards. Monitor weather patterns up to 10 days in advance.

**Highlights:** Live storm tracking, Doppler radar for rain and snow, NOAA weather warnings and alerts, Hourly and 10-day forecasts, HD quality map, Unlimited locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🔍 Detailed radar imagery
- 💡 Helpful storm tracking features
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Excessive notifications and alerts
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather data in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Weather data not updating in real-time
- App crashing or freezing on some devices
- Saved locations not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Add wind speed indicator
- Improve radar coverage in remote areas
- Provide more customization options
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Doppler Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doppler-radar-live-rain-map/id1041249132)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time weather updates with an interactive radar map showing all precipitation types. Plan ahead with detailed forecasts, severe weather warnings, and specific weather details like temperature, humidity, and wind. Easily navigate global weather data and customize your view.

**Highlights:** Interactive precipitation radar map, Global weather forecasts, Severe weather warnings and alerts, Detailed hourly and daily forecasts, Specific weather condition details, Customizable map views and locations

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $6.99 | per year |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate radar
- 👍 Helpful for planning outdoor activities
- 🚀 Quick loading
- 🚀 Provides real-time weather information
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Incorrect time display
- 🐛 Slow to load at times
- 🔍 Limited map zoom and panning options
- 💡 Lack of lightning strike display

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not updating properly
- App crashing on launch
- Incorrect location detection
- Radar coverage issues in certain areas

**Requested features**

- Longer radar loop duration
- Ability to pause radar loop
- More detailed map legend
- Hourly weather forecast integration
- Barometric pressure display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Tracker° free?

Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Doppler Radar free?

Doppler Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Tracker° or Doppler Radar?

Storm Tracker° and Doppler Radar are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 82K and 39K ratings respectively.

### Do Storm Tracker° or Doppler Radar have ads?

Both Storm Tracker° and Doppler Radar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Tracker° or Doppler Radar?

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, and Doppler Radar every 3 months. Most recently, Storm Tracker° was updated on September 25, 2026 and Doppler Radar on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Storm Tracker° or Doppler Radar?

Storm Tracker° currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and Doppler Radar at #128. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*