Comparison

Storm Tracker° vs Where's Karl

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

Where's Karl

This app visualizes fog and weather conditions across the Bay Area, helping you find clear skies. Easily track current conditions, explore different regions on a map, and save your favorite locations for quick checks before heading out.

Highlights
  • Track current fog and weather conditions
  • Map visualization of Bay Area weather
  • Compare conditions across regions
  • Detailed local condition checks
  • Save favorite locations
  • Find clearer skies
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Bay Area weather can change in just a few miles. Where’s Karl helps you see where the fog is, where skies are clearing, and what conditions look like across the Bay Area. Whether you’re planning a walk, heading to the beach, crossing the Bay, or just wondering if the sun is out somewhere nearby, Where’s Karl makes it easy to check before you go. TRACK KARL See current fog and weather conditions across locations throughout the Bay Area. EXPLORE THE BAY Use the map to compare conditions around San Francisco, the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, and Peninsula. CHECK LOCAL CONDITIONS Open a location for a closer look at current conditions and weather information. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Keep the places you check most often close at hand for quick access. FIND CLEARER SKIES When one part of the Bay is buried in fog, another may be enjoying blue skies. Where’s Karl helps you see the difference. From foggy mornings to sunny afternoons, the Bay Area always keeps things interesting. Where’s Karl helps you see the Bay more clearly.

Screenshots

Storm Tracker°4 screens
Where's Karl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Where's Karl at none against Storm Tracker°'s 8. Where's Karl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Storm Tracker°'s advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 4) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price and iOS requirement 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. Where's Karl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Where's Karl 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, Where's Karl weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Storm Tracker° versus Where's Karl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStorm Tracker°Where's Karl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings82K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImpala StudiosChelsea Montanaro

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

Where's Karl

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

Where's Karl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Storm Tracker° free?
Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Where's Karl free?
Where's Karl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Storm Tracker° or Where's Karl?
Where's Karl is rated higher. Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Where's Karl averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Storm Tracker° or Where's Karl have ads?
Storm Tracker° shows ads; Where's Karl does not.
Which is updated more often, Storm Tracker° or Where's Karl?
Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, and Where's Karl weekly. Most recently, Storm Tracker° was updated on November 4, 2026 and Where's Karl on October 31, 2026.

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