Comparison

Storm Tracker° vs Storm Radar

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

Head to head
About

Storm Tracker°

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
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Track LIVE Storm’s Activity; Check the Weather updates, radar, and get warnings. Follow the storm’s path and its development NOW, and days ahead. Be well-informed. STORM TRACKER - EXTREME WEATHER RADAR Accurate, reliable, and easy-to-navigate Storm Tracker with 1.4M downloads worldwide. The storm tracker app provides 24/7 real-time tracking of several weather patterns like heavy storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons, tropical storms, cyclones, and other severe weather conditions. FREE ACCESS TO STORM TRACKER Needful Weather Information; • Rain & Snow Radar - Doppler info • 24/7 NOAA Weather Warnings & Alerts on maps for floods, tides, and storms (US only) • Weather charts for temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and pressure information • Detailed Hourly forecasts, up to 10 days • HD quality map • Unlimited Locations SUPPORTED COUNTRIES AND REGIONS NORTH AMERICA: United States*, Canada, Mexico EUROPE: France, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark APAC: Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan & Australia *Frequent severe weather conditions coverage in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North and South Carolina SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM ACCESS • Hurricane tracker • Rain Radar; Future precipitation forecasts • Wind Tracker; Map with animated wind direction with a 12-day windy forecast • Ad-free Experience Subscriptions automatically renew each month 24 hours before the end of the current period and your iTunes account will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from within the app. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms & Conditions: https://impalastudios.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://impalastudios.com/privacy UNITS OF MEASUREMENT Fahrenheit/Celsius | Miles/Kilometers | Wind speed in kN, mph, km/h, Beaufort | Barometric Pressure in Inches (inHG) and Atmospheric Pressure in Hectopascal (hPa) YOUR EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT TO US! *Please check if the answers are available in the Frequently Asked Questions app Settings. *(FQA) Our support team is very happy with your feedback, questions, and suggestions and is always ready to help you via support@impalastudios.com. Storm Tracker (C) 2014 Impala Studios

About

Storm Radar

This app provides advanced weather radar and storm tracking with real-time alerts for rain, severe weather, and lightning. It offers detailed visualizations of weather patterns, future radar projections, and customizable map layers for tracking storms like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Highlights
  • Expanded weather map layers (wind, lightning, tropical tracks)
  • High-resolution single site radar
  • AI Weather Assistant for real-time insights
  • Smarter storm alerts (rain, NOAA warnings)
  • 6-72 hour future radar projections
  • Live local storm warnings and advisories
  • Lightning alerts
Features
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Welcome to the NEW Storm Radar, the next generation of weather radar and storm tracking. We’ve re-imagined the app with smarter insights, powerful tools, and a fresh design built on the trusted accuracy of The Weather Channel. Track incoming rain with future radar, watch storm movement and timing on a live map, and follow every storm with accurate live radar. POWERFUL WEATHER & RADAR FEATURES • Expanded weather map layers: Overlay precipitation, hail, wind, lightning, tropical tracks, and storm intensity on detailed maps • Advanced high-resolution single site radar — accurate live radar to track storms in crystal-clear detail • AI Weather Assistant™: Your personal meteorologist for real-time insights • Smarter storm alerts: Rain alerts, NOAA severe weather warnings, and more PLAN AHEAD WITH POWERFUL WEATHER INTELLIGENCE • Visualize changing weather patterns and incoming wind and rain in vivid detail • Track incoming rain and know exactly when and where the storm will hit, with 6 hours of global future radar and up to 72 hours of future radar in the US • Get real-time precipitation alerts before the rain begins STAY SAFE WITH REAL-TIME STORM TRACKING • Receive live local storm warnings, watches, and advisories • Watch lightning strikes and storm cells on the live map, with lightning alerts for your location • Customize map layers to track severe conditions like hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, and cyclones • Use Storm Tracks to see storm movement, timing, and intensity on the map, with up to 30 advanced tracking features SEE MORE WITH DETAILED WEATHER DATA • Add overlays such as wind speed, temperature, and more to your weather radar GO PREMIUM FOR FULL STORM & WEATHER POWER Unlock the complete Storm Radar experience to level up your storm tracking experience, with: • High-res Single Site Radar • Advanced map layers • 72-Hour Future Radar • Expanded access to the AI Weather Assistant • Customizable weather widgets If you choose to purchase the Premium version of Storm Radar, subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. • Storm subscription auto renews annually. • Cancel anytime in Settings > AppleID at least 24 hours before your renewal date to avoid charges. • Subscription payments will be charged to your account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. PRIVACY • Our Privacy Policy can be viewed here: https://weather.com/en-US/twc/privacy-policy • Our Terms of Use can be viewed here: http://www.weather.com/common/home/legal.html FEEDBACK • Your feedback is important to us! If you love our weather app, please rate and review us in the App Store. • If you have any questions or suggestions, please email us at twcstormradar@weather.com

Screenshots

Storm Tracker°4 screens
Storm Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

Storm Tracker° and Storm Radar both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Storm Radar's written reviews are positive against 46% of Storm Tracker°'s. Storm Radar also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#17 vs #62). Storm Tracker°'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Storm Radar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 Storm Tracker° against 4.5 for Storm Radar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82K and 131K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Storm Tracker°'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Storm Radar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, Storm Radar every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Storm Tracker° versus Storm Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStorm Tracker°Storm Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82K ratings) — better4.5 (131K ratings)
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews65.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82K131K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#62#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB313 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImpala StudiosThe Weather Channel Interactive

Customer experience

Storm Tracker°

All ratings82,275 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative45.6%

Storm Radar

All ratings130,788 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2,308 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative29.2%

User reviews

Storm Tracker°

From 82K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Storm Radar

From 131K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable
  • 👍 Easy to use and understand
  • 💡 Useful features like alerts and radar
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive
  • 👍 Detailed weather information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🔍 Inconsistent data and inaccurate forecasts
  • 👎 Reduced functionality compared to previous version

Bugs and requests

Storm Tracker°

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Storm Radar

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Radar and forecast data not loading properly
  • Saved locations not working
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Issues with weather alerts and notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back old Storm app features
  • More customization options
  • Improved radar and storm tracking
  • Better integration with other weather data sources
  • Ability to view weather history and trends

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Storm Tracker°

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Full Access for a Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Full Access for a Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Annual Limited Time Offer$9.991 Year
  • Limited Time Offer$14.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Annual full access with no ads$19.991 Year
  • Annual full access with no ads$24.991 Year
7 purchases

Storm Radar

Subscriptions7
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Month
  • Storm Premium$1.997 Days
  • Storm Premium$3.991 Month
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  • Storm Premium +$4.991 Month
  • Storm Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Storm Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Storm Premium +7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Storm Tracker° free?
Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Storm Radar free?
Storm Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Storm Tracker° or Storm Radar?
Storm Tracker° is rated higher. Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Storm Radar averages 4.5 from 131K ratings.
Do Storm Tracker° or Storm Radar have ads?
Both Storm Tracker° and Storm Radar show ads.
Which is updated more often, Storm Tracker° or Storm Radar?
Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, and Storm Radar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Storm Tracker° was updated on September 24, 2026 and Storm Radar on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Storm Tracker° or Storm Radar?
Storm Tracker° currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and Storm Radar at #17. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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