Comparison

Storm Tracker° vs LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather

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 storms, and view detailed hourly and 10-day predictions. Supports multiple countries with an optional premium subscription for advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Live storm tracking
  • Weather radar (rain & snow)
  • NOAA weather warnings & alerts
  • Hourly and 10-day forecasts
  • Unlimited locations
  • Hurricane tracker (premium)
Features
Currently charting
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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

LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Plan ahead with future radar and receive severe weather alerts to stay safe. Customize your experience by saving favorite locations and receiving hourly forecasts.

Highlights
  • 250 meter high-resolution radar
  • High-resolution satellite imagery
  • Future radar for severe weather tracking
  • Current weather updates
  • Save favorite locations
  • Hourly and daily forecasts
  • Severe weather alerts
Features
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The LEX18 Weather App includes: • Access to station content specifically for our mobile users • 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available • High resolution satellite cloud imagery • Future radar to see where severe weather is headed • Current weather updated multiple times per hour • Ability to add and save your favorite locations • Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models • A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness • Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather • Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service

Screenshots

Storm Tracker°4 screens
LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather at none against Storm Tracker°'s 8. Storm Tracker°'s advantage is chart position (#64 vs unranked) and ratings volume (82K vs 10K). On price, rating, update cadence 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. LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Storm Tracker° against 4.8 for LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Tracker° has 82K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Storm Tracker°'s written reviews are positive against 36% of LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Storm Tracker° versus LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStorm Tracker°LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82K ratings)4.8 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings82K — better10K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#64 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImpala StudiosE.W. Scripps Company

Customer experience

Storm Tracker°

All ratings82,416 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative46.0%

LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather

All ratings9,935 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative58.6%

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

LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate weather information
  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 💡 Ability to change location

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Radar issues and outdated information
  • 💸 Too many ads and pop-ups
  • 🔍 Small font size and hard to read
  • 🔄 Frequent app updates required

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

LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads blocking weather information
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent weather data between app and TV broadcasts

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
  • Improve radar and weather data accuracy
  • Increase font size and readability

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
None

LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Storm Tracker° free?
Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather free?
LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Storm Tracker° or LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather?
LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather is rated higher. Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.
Do Storm Tracker° or LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather have ads?
Both Storm Tracker° and LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather show ads.
Which is updated more often, Storm Tracker° or LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather?
Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, and LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather every 2 months. Most recently, Storm Tracker° was updated on November 11, 2026 and LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather on November 10, 2026.

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