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Head-to-head

9 StormTrack vs WFTV Weather

9 StormTrack 4.6★ · Free to download 45
Winner WFTV Weather
WFTV Weather 4.8★ · Free to download 65

WFTV Weather is generally preferred for its accuracy and comprehensive local coverage, despite recent issues with ads and radar functionality, while 9 StormTrack struggles with consistent location services and app stability.

Full reviews: 9 StormTrack · WFTV Weather

WFTV Weather (App B) is favored by users for its reliable forecasts and strong local meteorologist team, even with recent complaints about ads and radar glitches. 9 StormTrack (App A) faces significant user frustration due to incorrect location detection, frequent app crashes, and an abundance of intrusive ads.

Head to head

Accuracy and Reliability edge: WFTV WeatherR2R4R19R26
9 StormTrack Users of 9 StormTrack have mixed experiences with accuracy, with some finding it 'hundred percent accurate' for certain areas or 'always right on time' R2R19. However, a significant number of users report severe inaccuracies, stating the weather predicted would be more accurate if they 'threw a dart on a weather board' and that accuracy is 'at most 15% correct' R4R26.
WFTV Weather WFTV Weather users frequently praise its accuracy and dependability, especially during severe weather events like hurricanes, trusting the meteorologist team . Some users, however, note inconsistencies in forecasts, with predictions changing dramatically within a few hours .
Ease of Use and Interface tieR1R10R13R14
9 StormTrack 9 StormTrack receives complaints about its interface, including difficulty finding local weather due to lack of labels, screens being 'too small,' and issues with scrolling R1R10R13. Some users appreciate the 'easy to see' radar colors and overall ease of use R14.
WFTV Weather WFTV Weather is generally described as 'easy to use' and 'user friendly' by many . However, recent updates have led to complaints about a cluttered interface, difficulty navigating, and the inability to delete saved locations .
Radar and Local Coverage tieR1R7R9R11
9 StormTrack Users frequently praise 9 StormTrack's radar for being 'especially helpful' and having 'bold colors that are easy to see' R14. However, a major recurring issue is the app showing weather for the wrong location, often Wisconsin, even when set for other cities R1R7R9R11. Many also report the radar being 'inaccurate' or 'not working anymore' R26.
WFTV Weather WFTV Weather is lauded for its 'most accurate radar' and ability to show weather radar for 'almost anywhere in the country' . Despite this, numerous recent reviews indicate significant radar problems, including it being 'offline,' 'broken,' 'glitchy,' 'frozen,' or not showing past conditions .
Performance and Stability tieR10R12R15R31
9 StormTrack 9 StormTrack users report frequent issues with app stability, including it being 'glitchy,' locking up, crashing, not loading, and not opening at all R10R12R15R31. Some users note it 'loads fast' when it does work .
WFTV Weather WFTV Weather also faces performance issues, with reports of the app working 'about half the time and then shuts down,' freezing during live streams, and crashing upon opening alerts . Users also mention high cellular data usage .
Ads and Notifications tieR3R5R6R9
9 StormTrack 9 StormTrack is heavily criticized for an excessive number of 'stupid ads,' 'pop up adds,' and 'full page ads' that are difficult to close and interfere with app usage R3R5R17R32. Notifications are also an issue, with users receiving 'too many General notifications' for areas far away, leading them to turn off all alerts R6R9.
WFTV Weather WFTV Weather users are frustrated by the 'overly abundant amount of ads,' 'too many ads,' and 'scam advertisements' that interrupt content, redirect users, and make the app 'worthless to use' . Users also complain about excessive notifications for saved locations they can no longer delete .
Pick 9 StormTrack if

You are in Central Wisconsin and find its local radar useful, and are willing to tolerate frequent app glitches and ads R2R14.

Pick WFTV Weather if

You prioritize highly trusted local meteorologists and generally accurate forecasts, especially during severe weather, and are willing to navigate around numerous ads and occasional radar issues .

Evidence note: Both apps are free to download, and much of the negativity for both stems from ads and app stability issues, which are common complaints for free apps. WFTV Weather has a significantly higher number of ratings, suggesting a larger user base, and its positive reviews often highlight specific meteorologists and their reliability during critical weather events.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have a lot of ads?
Yes, both 9 StormTrack and WFTV Weather are heavily criticized by users for having too many intrusive ads, including full-page pop-ups and video ads that disrupt the user experience and make the apps difficult to use R3R5R17R32.
Are these weather apps accurate?
WFTV Weather is frequently praised for its accuracy and dependable forecasts, especially during severe weather, with many users trusting its meteorologist team . 9 StormTrack has mixed reviews on accuracy, with some users finding it very accurate while others report it being highly inaccurate, sometimes as low as 15% correct R2R4R19R26.
Do these apps have problems with location services?
9 StormTrack has significant and recurring problems with location services, frequently showing weather for the wrong state, such as Wisconsin, even when users have set their correct location R1R7R9R11. WFTV Weather users have reported issues with deleting saved locations, which can lead to unwanted alerts for distant places .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] 9 StormTrack 5/5 · US Hundred percent accurate for the wrong area: Works great in West Texas better than the local news apps I thought this was our channel 9, but it’s better
  2. [R4] 9 StormTrack 1/5 · US The Worst: This is the worst weather app I have ever installed. The weather predicted would be more accurate if they threw a dart on a weather board. Their accuracy is at most 15% correct for our area. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I changed my plans because of the impending weather only to find we did not receive that forecast! I have had this app at least 9 years and it has only gotte
  3. [R19] 9 StormTrack 5/5 · US Good job!: Your always right on time with what is going on in my area on your app. I love how it talks to me when something is goin on. Thank you for all you do.
  4. [R26] 9 StormTrack 1/5 · US Inaccurate: The radar over the past few months is very inaccurate even during big storms. I’m not talking typical predictions, it just is wrong. Switched to another networks app which seems to have better accuracy.
  5. [R1] 9 StormTrack 1/5 · US Wrong area: Your app shows me Michigans weather even though it's set for Cincinnati weather. I can never find Cincinnati weather because there are no labels on the screens.
  6. [R10] 9 StormTrack 1/5 · US Glitchy: Why is this app so glitchy?? You can’t scroll past the video on the Home Screen without it switching to the video page. I installed this app because wsaw was having the same malfunctions, but now this one is just as bad.
  7. [R13] 9 StormTrack 1/5 · US Too small: Screams too small
  8. [R14] 9 StormTrack 5/5 · US Easy to see: I like that the radar imaging has bold colors that are easy to see
  9. [R7] 9 StormTrack 1/5 · US Kansas City: How do I get my local weather here? I don’t live in Wisconsin!
  10. [R9] 9 StormTrack 3/5 · US Location is everything: Someone recommended this app to me recently and I gave it a try. I like the features and the format. My only complaint is that it keeps giving me weather alerts for Wisconsin and I’ve never been there, living several states away. I changed which locations should generate alerts, removing all WI locations, but it keeps sending them.
  11. [R11] 9 StormTrack 5/5 · US Review: Just joined app recently! Why the top of app reflects OTHER STATES? Not the techiest person but would seem to want reflection of ok/ks/tx/ark? Love the RADAR !! Thx
  12. [R12] 9 StormTrack 3/5 · US Ok: It locks up all the time and I have to restart it !
  13. [R15] 9 StormTrack 3/5 · US Problems: Worked good for a while then wouldn't load, had to reinstall
  14. [R31] 9 StormTrack 4/5 · US App isn’t working: I updated the app a few days ago but once I open it it keeps crashing and doesn’t open. Plz fixed the app again
  15. [R3] 9 StormTrack 3/5 · US Delete app: Advertisement on Boston scientific low back pain no way to delete it had to delete the weather app
  16. [R5] 9 StormTrack 5/5 · US To many ads: Fairly accurate but the stupid ads that are horrible to get rid of is making me use AccuWeather more often.
  17. [R6] 9 StormTrack 3/5 · US Notifications: I am alerted to notifications but never see anything about the issues. How do you see or find the “Notifications “?
  18. [R17] 9 StormTrack 5/5 · US Pop up adds!: I love the weather app! It’s just there are to many pop up add lately.
  19. [R32] 9 StormTrack 1/5 · US Delete: This app was pretty good till the new update. Note when I want to check to see if rain or snow is on the way, I get a advertisement trying to sway me one way or another. If I wanted adds I’d go on the radio. Deleting this and getting different app

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store