# Storm Tracker° vs LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather

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 (#59 vs unranked) and ratings volume (82K vs 10K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Tracker° | LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lex18-storm-tracker-weather/id1469261520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **46.0% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [E.W. Scripps Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/405974803) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Tracker°

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

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · 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 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:** 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


### LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lex18-storm-tracker-weather/id1469261520)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar issues and outdated information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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads blocking weather information
- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent weather data between app and TV broadcasts

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 11, 2026.

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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.*