Storm Tracker° vs Emergency
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live storm tracking
- Doppler radar for rain and snow
- NOAA weather warnings and alerts
- Hourly and 10-day forecasts
- HD quality map
- Unlimited locations
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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
Emergency
Stay safe during extreme weather and disasters with real-time alerts, interactive preparedness guides, and essential tools. This app provides official weather notifications, live maps, and helps locate shelters and services when you need them most.
- Real-time severe weather alerts
- Interactive preparedness guides
- Personalized checklists
- Live weather maps and radar
- Hurricane and storm tracking
- Locate Red Cross shelters and services
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American Red Cross Emergency App Prepare to protect yourself and your loved ones with expert tips, real-time alerts and easy-to-use tools. Extreme weather and disasters are happening more often. The Emergency app helps you stay safe before, during and after a disaster. With the Emergency app, you can: • Get prepared with short guides, interactive games and personalized checklists • Receive official National Weather Service (NOAA) alerts right on your phone • Use real-time weather maps and hurricane tracking • Find help after a disaster by locating Red Cross shelters and services The Emergency app is free, available in English and Spanish and works with your phone’s built-in accessibility features. Key Features Real-Time Severe Weather Alerts • Get official NOAA alerts when severe weather threatens your area • Receive notifications for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, severe thunderstorms and more • Customize alerts by location and hazard type Extreme Weather and Hazard Monitoring • Track major weather events in your area • Monitor hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and other hazards • Get real-time updates to help you stay informed and safe Live Alerts and Storm Tracking • Follow storm paths as weather changes • View live weather maps, including Doppler radar More Than a Weather App • Find open Red Cross shelters and disaster services sites with an interactive map • Prepare with step-by-step guides and personalized checklists • Designed with accessibility in mind, and is compatible with your phone’s built-in assistive technologies • Free and available in English and Spanish Get the all-hazards app you can trust. Download the Red Cross Emergency app today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emergency at none against Storm Tracker°'s 8. Emergency also leads on ads (none vs shown). Storm Tracker°'s advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 7.9K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Emergency asks for nothing beyond the download.
Emergency holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Tracker° has 82K ratings behind it against 7.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 46% positive.
Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, Emergency every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Storm Tracker° | Emergency |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (82K ratings) | 4.8 (7.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews — better | 45.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 82K — better | 7.9K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #55 — better | #69 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 299 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Impala Studios | American Red Cross |
Customer experience
Storm Tracker°
Emergency
User reviews
Storm Tracker°
From 82K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Emergency
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy user interface
- 👍 Accessible to the blind
- 🚀 Sends immediate notifications
- 👍 Keeps users informed about hazards
- 👍 Provides emergency preparedness information
Room to improve
- 🔇 Notifications too loud even with volume down
- 🔁 Repeated notifications for the same event
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking and alerts
- 🔍 Inability to customize alert radius
- 🔌 Alerts not working during power outages
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
Emergency
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing or freezing
- Notifications not working as expected
- Issues with adding or updating locations
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to mute alerts after initial notification
- Provide more customization options for alert settings
- Integrate with smart home devices and wearables
- Add ability to share alerts and safety status with contacts
- Improve map functionality and location-based features
In-app purchases
Storm Tracker°
- 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
Emergency
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Storm Tracker° free?
Is Emergency free?
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