Comparison

Storm Tracker° vs Storm Ready

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 Ready

This app provides severe weather alerts, advanced radar tracking, and offline emergency tools. It helps users prepare for, respond to, and recover from various natural disasters with features like shelter finding and emergency contact access.

Highlights
  • Real-time NOAA weather alerts
  • Advanced radar and storm tracking
  • Offline shelter and location finder
  • Emergency SOS toolkit
  • Family emergency hub
  • Customizable checklists and supply tracker
Features
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StormReady — Severe Weather Prep & Emergency Toolkit Be Storm Ready — Before, During, and After the Storm. StormReady is your all-in-one disaster preparedness and severe weather companion designed to help you prepare, respond, and recover during hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, snowstorms, tropical storms, and other emergencies. With real-time alerts, offline-ready tools, emergency planning resources, and powerful preparedness features, StormReady helps individuals and families stay informed and organized when every second matters. Key Features: • Real-Time NOAA Weather Alerts Receive instant National Weather Service alerts for your current location. StormReady intelligently sends notifications only for new alerts to reduce notification fatigue. Filter alerts by category such as Tornado, Flood, Hurricane, Fire Weather, Severe Thunderstorm, and more. • Advanced Radar & Storm Tracking Track storms in real time with interactive radar maps, forecast overlays, hurricane tracking, NOAA warning layers, and future radar forecasting tools so you can monitor dangerous conditions as they develop. • Shelter Finder & Emergency Locations Quickly locate nearby: Emergency shelters Hospitals Pharmacies Gas stations Pet shelters Charging stations Maps and emergency location data can be cached for offline use before storms arrive. • Offline Ready Mode Critical emergency information stays accessible even when internet service is unavailable. StormReady can save: Weather forecasts NOAA alerts Shelter information Emergency contacts Family emergency plans Checklists Medical information Insurance photos and storm documentation • Emergency SOS Toolkit Access emergency tools instantly during dangerous situations, including: SOS emergency screen Strobe and flashlight tools Quick emergency contact access Emergency communication support • Emergency Contacts Quick Access A dedicated emergency contact bar provides one-tap access to: 911 Poison Control FEMA Local emergency management Utility outage reporting Family emergency contacts Designed for fast access during active emergencies. • Family Emergency Hub Store and manage emergency contact information for family members, including phone numbers, meeting locations, medical notes, and safe-status tracking. Quickly access important information even during power or internet outages. • Customizable Storm & Disaster Checklists Create personalized preparedness checklists based on forecasted threats in your area. Add your own supplies and tasks, track progress, and share lists with family members to coordinate storm preparation. • Emergency Supply Tracker Track critical supplies including: Water Batteries Fuel Propane Medications Pet food Non-perishable food Monitor quantities, receive expiration reminders, generate shopping lists, and view your overall storm readiness score. • Local Weather Forecasts View current weather conditions along with short-term forecasts tailored to your location so you can make informed decisions before conditions worsen. • Pre-Storm Insurance Logbook Document valuables, property conditions, and insurance information before disasters occur. Save photos and notes to help simplify insurance claims and recovery later. • Post-Storm Recovery Logbook Record storm damage, recovery progress, expenses, and important notes after severe weather events. Attach multiple photos to each log entry for documentation and insurance purposes. • Built for Real Emergencies StormReady was designed to remain practical, lightweight, and easy to use during stressful situations. Features are optimized for quick access, offline readiness, and reliable emergency organization. Whether you are preparing for an approaching hurricane, monitoring severe weather, evacuating during a wildfire, or documenting damage after a storm, StormReady helps keep your family informed, organized, and ready.

Screenshots

Storm Tracker°4 screens
Storm Ready4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Storm Ready at none against Storm Tracker°'s 8. Storm Ready also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Storm Tracker°'s advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 1) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Storm Ready asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Storm Ready 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, Storm Ready monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Storm Tracker° versus Storm Ready: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStorm Tracker°Storm Ready
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings82K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB213 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImpala StudiosEpic Genius LLC

Customer experience

Storm Tracker°

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

Storm Ready

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Ready

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Storm Ready

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Storm Tracker° free?
Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Storm Ready free?
Storm Ready is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Storm Tracker° or Storm Ready?
Storm Ready is rated higher. Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Storm Ready averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Storm Tracker° or Storm Ready have ads?
Storm Tracker° shows ads; Storm Ready does not.
Which is updated more often, Storm Tracker° or Storm Ready?
Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, and Storm Ready monthly. Most recently, Storm Tracker° was updated on September 28, 2026 and Storm Ready on September 18, 2026.

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