# Storm Tracker° vs Instant Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Instant Weather at 5.0 against Storm Tracker°'s 4.6. Instant Weather also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (66% vs 46%). Storm Tracker°'s advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 2) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Instant Weather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Instant Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Tracker° has 82K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Storm Tracker°'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Instant Weather's.

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, Instant Weather every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Tracker° | Instant Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-weather/id1495672013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **65.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 43 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) | [Instant Weather Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/886538621) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Tracker°

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

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Weather, #94 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


### Instant Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-weather/id1495672013)

This app provides comprehensive weather forecasts by combining official alerts, custom severe weather updates, and community-sourced reports. It offers detailed hourly and daily forecasts, radar data, and the ability to report weather conditions. Users can choose between a free, ad-supported version or a subscription for an ad-free experience and enhanced radar features.

**Highlights:** Government Weather Alerts, Custom Severe Weather Updates, 15 Day Forecast, Hourly & Minute Forecasts, Past & Future Radar, Report Weather, Community Weather Reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extended Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Upgrade Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| IW Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Extended Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| IW Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Tracker° free?

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

### Is Instant Weather free?

Instant Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Tracker° or Instant Weather?

Instant Weather is rated higher. Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Instant Weather averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Storm Tracker° or Instant Weather have ads?

Both Storm Tracker° and Instant Weather show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Tracker° or Instant Weather?

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, and Instant Weather every 10 days. Most recently, Storm Tracker° was updated on September 28, 2026 and Instant Weather on September 28, 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.*