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StormTrack 5

85
Value score / 100 Worth paying? No Skip it

StormTrack 5 is a highly-rated, free weather app that provides detailed radar and timely storm alerts, making it a valuable tool for many users despite recent issues with accuracy and app stability.

Free to download 4.8★ lifetime (20,001) since 2013

StormTrack 5 is a free weather app praised for its accurate radar, timely storm alerts, and ability to track weather in multiple locations. However, recent updates have led to complaints about app crashes, radar inaccuracies, and a less user-friendly interface.

Free vs paid

The app is entirely free, with no in-app purchases or paid tiers mentioned in the reviews or product page. All features, including detailed radar, storm alerts, and multi-location tracking, are available to all users without cost R10R112.

Value complaints

    Where it delivers

    • Provides detailed and helpful radar maps for tracking nearby storms.R1R12R38R53
    • Offers timely and accurate storm alerts and warnings, helping users plan activities and stay safe.R11R12R20R24
    • Allows users to track weather in multiple locations, which is useful for travelers and those with family in different areas.R37R41R59R81
    • Many users consider it their go-to or best weather app due to its reliability and ease of use.R9R10R11R21
    Worth paying if

    N/A, as the app is free.

    Skip / stay free if

    You should skip this app if you prioritize consistent app stability and highly accurate, real-time radar, as many recent reviews report frequent crashes, loading issues, and radar inaccuracies R5R8R48R61.

    Evidence note: Recent reviews indicate a significant decline in app performance and radar accuracy, contradicting the high lifetime rating and many older positive reviews. The app's 'free' status is consistently mentioned.

    Frequently asked

    Is StormTrack 5 a free app?
    Yes, StormTrack 5 is completely free to use, with no in-app purchases or subscription costs mentioned by users R10R112.
    Is StormTrack 5 accurate?
    While many users praise its accuracy and timely alerts R11R20, recent reviews frequently report issues with radar accuracy and forecasts being incorrect R3R4R13.
    Does StormTrack 5 have radar?
    Yes, StormTrack 5 features detailed radar maps that are helpful for tracking storms R1R12R38R53, though some recent updates have caused the radar to freeze or not update correctly R5R48.
    Why is StormTrack 5 crashing or not loading?
    Multiple users have reported that recent updates have caused the app to crash, freeze, or fail to load, making it unusable for some R5R8R48R61.

    What reviewers actually said

    Built only from these 119 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

    1. [R1] 4/5 · US Stormy Weather: The radar maps are detailed and are helpful, especially when they’re tracking nearby storms.
    2. [R12] 5/5 · US Love it: I had to stop and give 5 stars and a review something i hardly ever do, I'm always looking at the radar app when it rains. It never gives me no problems, plus lets me know when storm's are coming.
    3. [R38] 5/5 · US Storm tracker 5: Love the radar in real time
    4. [R53] 5/5 · US Wonderful weather and radar: I love the radar it is very easy to read
    5. [R11] 5/5 · US Awesome: This is my only weather app I have and I have it on 3 devices the storm alerts are top notch and to think I can get regular heads up on tomorrow’s weather today the storm tracking system is exceptional along with the accuracy I would recommend this app to anyone who wants to know about the current and future weather conditions. Thank you to the developers for making a weather app that doe
    6. [R20] 5/5 · US Amazing: I have just recently joined StormTrack 5. I am amazed at its accuracy and it’s ability to tell me what’s going to happen in the next 15 minutes. And I love the fact that they post the wind speed and directions hourly
    7. [R24] 5/5 · US Bad weather update: I am Very impressed with this website! I especially special bad weather coming updates!!! Helps Me plan My activities!!!!
    8. [R37] 5/5 · US Storm tracker: I’ve been using this app for years. As a truck driver, it has become a very important tool in my line of work because it helps me see what the weather is looking like in areas I regularly travel. Very pleased!
    9. [R41] 5/5 · US StormTrack weather: Awesome reports of the weather. I put several locations in to see what is going on with the weather where my family and friends live in different states. Thank you Della
    10. [R59] 5/5 · US Daily Goto: Have my home city of course, then entered other family members and friends cities. Easy to use, and accurate, within reason. Food spot to hang out at.
    11. [R81] 5/5 · US Great local weather app: Storm track 5 is great to have and it’s good to keep up with your weather and it’s accurate. No matter where you travel. It give you the weather at the local town you’re in. 😀😀.
    12. [R9] 5/5 · US Perfect: My go to weather app
    13. [R10] 5/5 · US sub to my youtube: best local weather app and it’s free!
    14. [R21] 5/5 · US Best: Best weather app, you can have on your phone use it everyday.
    15. [R112] 4/5 · US Good Weather Prediction App: It's a pretty useful app for keeping up with the weather and helped me out a lot with snow days last winter. It's probably not the fanciest app of its kind, but it serves it's purpose and it's free. So this is hardly a bad deal. :)
    16. [R3] 1/5 · US Alarmist much: There is no app support it takes you to somewhere where it wants you to Sign up. There’s no one to talk to no one to report to. I’m tired of these notifications where it says heavy thunderstorm or whatever is headed your way. And then you actually go to the app and there is no such thing happening. I don’t need you telling me lies quit sending alarmist notifications when they aren
    17. [R4] 3/5 · US Daily: Great crew/staff. Report wrong! Suggest you review your earlier forecasts Not even close
    18. [R13] 1/5 · US No alert for tornadoes: I depend on the app for alerts. I have never had a problem. Except for today. Henry county had tornadoes all over touching down not one alert on my phone. I will pick another app to download.
    19. [R5] 1/5 · US App crashes: After the last update, radar no longer updates. If you try and move the time slider, the app crashes.
    20. [R8] 1/5 · US Never connects: This app doesn’t seem to connect with my WiFi and everything thing else is. Crazy
    21. [R48] 1/5 · US Radar: Storm tracker used to be wonderful, now the radar never works, just sits there and then suddenly flies across and goes away
    22. [R61] 1/5 · US Not work: Lately it not work! I try see if rain coming & it blank????

    Synthesized from 119 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store