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Head-to-head

Weather Radar vs Storm Radar

Weather Radar 4.6★ · Free + IAP 45
Winner Storm Radar
Storm Radar 4.5★ · Free + IAP 65

Storm Radar is the better choice for users seeking detailed and accurate radar with advanced features, despite recent usability issues, while Weather Radar struggles with a confusing free-to-paid model and frequent complaints about ads and app functionality.

Full reviews: Weather Radar · Storm Radar

Weather Radar and Storm Radar both offer weather tracking, but Weather Radar is plagued by aggressive monetization tactics and app stability problems. Storm Radar, while facing recent criticism for updates and performance, still provides more comprehensive and accurate radar information for those willing to navigate its updated interface.

Head to head

Features & Information edge: Storm RadarR1R8R11R13
Weather Radar Weather Radar provides good radar and notifications, with some users finding it accurate and helpful for planning R8R11. However, many users complain about essential features like future radar being paywalled R13 and a cluttered interface . Some also note issues with searching for other cities R1 and missing cloud images .
Storm Radar Storm Radar is praised for its comprehensive weather information, including predicted precipitation, detailed graphs for various characteristics like temperature, wind, and pressure, and useful forecast videos for planning routes . Users appreciate its accuracy and warning capabilities . However, recent updates have removed features like individual rain gauge readouts and the option to turn off future radar, and some users miss the old interface R84.
Ease of Use & Interface tieR7R9R10R12
Weather Radar Weather Radar's interface is often described as busy and cluttered, making it difficult to navigate . Recent updates have introduced hard-to-read elements like light grey text on white backgrounds R12. Many users also report constant prompts to upgrade or bypass ads, hindering the user experience R7R9R10.
Storm Radar Storm Radar's older versions were lauded for their simplicity and user-friendliness R72. However, recent updates have made the app more complicated, cluttered, and harder to navigate, leading to frustration among long-time users R72R74.
Reliability & Performance tieR6R18R25R28
Weather Radar Weather Radar has significant reliability issues, with many users reporting the app failing to load, getting stuck on the opening page, or not opening at all after updates R6R25R28R34. Some users also find the weather information incorrect or inaccurate R18.
Storm Radar Storm Radar also suffers from performance issues, with reports of the app being a "stuttering mess" on newer devices, working only half the time, or failing to load radar images . Notifications have stopped working for some users . However, some users still find it accurate and dependable .
Price & Value edge: Weather RadarR3R4R7R9
Weather Radar Weather Radar is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization. Users report constant pop-ups for subscriptions R7R9R10, misleading free trial offers that automatically enroll users in expensive weekly subscriptions R4R19, and charging for information that is free elsewhere R3R13R22. Prices mentioned include $5.99 a week R19 or $2.99 a week . Even paid users report seeing ads .
Storm Radar Storm Radar's pricing is also a point of contention, with users complaining about increased costs and features being locked behind a paywall after updates . A yearly subscription is mentioned at $20 . Some paid users have canceled subscriptions due to the app's decline in quality or usability R72R91.
Privacy & Permissions edge: Weather RadarR67R79R118
Weather Radar There are no specific complaints about privacy or excessive permissions in Weather Radar reviews, beyond the general frustration with aggressive subscription prompts.
Storm Radar Storm Radar users express significant concerns about privacy, reporting that the app demands unnecessary permissions, such as full calendar access, and refuses to run unless tracking is enabled R67R79. One user also noted that the app pinpointed their exact location despite location services being off and using a VPN R118.
Customer Support tieR4R34R63R113
Weather Radar Weather Radar users report difficulty in getting support, with links leading to "nonsense" rather than actual help R34. One user mentioned being unable to cancel a free trial within the app or via iPhone subscriptions R4.
Storm Radar Storm Radar users have reported notifying support about issues, such as Apple Watch complications not working, and are awaiting responses R63. Another user mentioned being unable to report a problem due to a page freezing R113.
Pick Weather Radar if

you are looking for a basic, free weather radar and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and subscription prompts, and if you prioritize an app with fewer reported privacy concerns.

Pick Storm Radar if

you need comprehensive weather data, including future radar and detailed graphs for various weather characteristics, and are willing to pay for a subscription despite recent usability and performance issues, and if you are comfortable with the app's permission requests.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of recent negative reviews, primarily concerning changes in app design, performance, and monetization strategies. For Weather Radar, the negative sentiment is heavily skewed towards its aggressive subscription model and app stability. For Storm Radar, the negativity stems from recent updates that changed the interface and removed or altered features, leading to a perception of decline in usability and value.

Frequently asked

What are the main pricing issues with Weather Radar?
Weather Radar is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization, with users reporting constant pop-ups for subscriptions, misleading free trial offers that automatically enroll users in expensive weekly subscriptions (e.g., $5.99/week), and charging for information that is often available for free elsewhere R4R13R19R22.
Did Storm Radar's recent updates improve the app?
No, many Storm Radar users report that recent updates have made the app worse, citing issues with a cluttered and less user-friendly interface, removal of previously liked features, performance problems, and increased monetization R72R74R84R91.
Does Storm Radar have privacy concerns?
Yes, Storm Radar has significant privacy concerns, with users reporting that the app demands unnecessary permissions like full calendar access, requires tracking to be enabled to function, and can pinpoint location even when location services are off and a VPN is used R67R79R118.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Weather Radar 1/5 · US Useless to search other cities now: It’s almost useless to search other cities I’m traveling to now because the search only searches “City name, United States” ignoring that there are multiple within the country in different states. There is no way to narrow it down within the country by adding the state apparently and it doesn’t list them in the search listing. Incredibly annoying and poor user e
  2. [R8] Weather Radar 5/5 · US Storm tracker, radar channel NOAA network review: This was one of the first apps I downloaded and decided to actually pay for and it’s definitely worth it spot on better than any weather report that I’ve gotten or received. I’ll give it five stars and a big old thumbs up.
  3. [R11] Weather Radar 5/5 · US Amazing: It is very accurate!
  4. [R13] Weather Radar 1/5 · US Charging for future radar: I can’t believe you’re charging for future radar. Gimme a break I can get that free from NUMEROUS other apps. I deleted this app🙄
  5. [R7] Weather Radar 1/5 · US Push to upgrade: Tired of having to by pass the upgrade request every time I use the app.
  6. [R9] Weather Radar 3/5 · US Ads: Just too many ads and it asks for a subscription way too often
  7. [R10] Weather Radar 1/5 · US Why: You have to find how to get past the “buy my stuff” screen and pay for a bunch of stuff for it to be useful.
  8. [R12] Weather Radar 3/5 · US The colors on the last update are silly: I loved this app until the last update. Now when you look at the radar, the box with the temperature is light grey with white numbers…who thought that was a good idea. I am not old and even my eyes can’t read it. Put it back to the dark background on the temperature box.
  9. [R6] Weather Radar 3/5 · US The appears to be broken.: In the past this app has worked well. Since iOS version 26.3 the app will not load.
  10. [R18] Weather Radar 3/5 · US Today?: Sometimes, like today, helpful! Sometimes not good enough to rely on. Can’t tell why but wonder if your own sources of info are less reliable because of politically supported resources having been lessened…as though there is much of anything more important these days!!! Thank you for the help this gives so many of us!
  11. [R25] Weather Radar 1/5 · US Stopped opening: Love this app, but it won’t open for me , can you please fix whatever bug is going on???
  12. [R28] Weather Radar 1/5 · US App BROKEN: App recently stopped working and when I try to open, it’s just stuck on the opening page trying to load. I have deleted and reinstalled with no luck. If this isn’t fixed I will be canceling my subscription.
  13. [R3] Weather Radar 3/5 · US We shouldnt have to pay for Noaa: Our tax dollars pay for this.
  14. [R4] Weather Radar 1/5 · US WARNING: ORA RIP OFF: Do NOT press “Skip” when new app opens - it automatically enrolls you in the “Free Trial” and there is NO WAY TO CANCEL in the app. Free trial does not show up in iPhone “Subscriptions”. I did the update of the old app and thought I’d at least look it over despite the several comments about the old version costing way too much and charging for free NOAA info that other apps g
  15. [R67] Storm Radar 1/5 · US Spyware. Deleted.: The app now refuses to run unless you let it track you, give it access to your calendar, and spam you with notifications. Used to be a decent app. Now, deleted.
  16. [R79] Storm Radar 1/5 · US App Permissions: The app asks for unnecessary permissions, including full calendar access. Why would a radar app need to access my calendar? Also, I can’t even get into the main app experience because initial setup requires you to allow the app to track you. I have this off by default for all apps.
  17. [R118] Storm Radar 1/5 · US Privacy lies: I have location turned off & using a VPN, yet it continues to pinpoint my exact location on the map. Hmmmm......
  18. [R34] Weather Radar 1/5 · US Update fail: Since the update, my paid app does not open, not even the widget. I've uninstalled and reinstalled. I have iphone 13 pro. I try to ask for support and link takes me to some nonsense that is not support. I'd like a refund.
  19. [R63] Storm Radar 3/5 · US Apple Watch Ultra 2 issues: This was a fantastic app for current conditions as well as local radar. In the past week or so I’ve been unable to see current condition conditions on my Apple Watch Ultra 2. It seems that the radar function itself still works if you tap on the appropriate complication field. I’m hoping that notifications of impending rain are still functioning. Support has been notifi
  20. [R113] Storm Radar 5/5 · US Something changed: The app stopped providing 2 hour before and 6 hour after radar. I can also not report the problem due to page freezing when I click on”report problem” This is the pay version
  21. [R19] Weather Radar 1/5 · US Misleading: The app says there is a free option at the bottom but when you click on the free option it then tells you it's a free trial and it's $5.99 A WEEK NOT A MONTH.
  22. [R22] Weather Radar 1/5 · US Who the H pays $6/week for Weather!!!: Something is TOTALLY WRONG with this site … from noaa? Seems like I fell into a trump business trap as the smell of SCAM is putrid
  23. [R72] Storm Radar 3/5 · US New format is terrible: I’ve had the paid version of this app for years. I liked it because of how user friendly it was. This new update is hard to navigate and glitches often. Unfortunately, I had to cancel my subscription. I don’t want to pay for something I can’t reliably use.
  24. [R74] Storm Radar 5/5 · US This is just too much: I hate the new version. Loved the old. Is there any way to go back?
  25. [R84] Storm Radar 3/5 · US Not as good as it used to be: Was my favorite weather app for many many years until the recent major update that changed a lot of things. Now it is unstable and they have removed the option of turning off future radar. They also removed the individual rain gauge readouts they used to display and replaced it with this weird color map scheme that confuses the radar display. Also they have added al
  26. [R91] Storm Radar 1/5 · US Updates Makes It The Worst App Ever: I paid for a year upgrade because your app was awesome and provided everything I needed for weather. And THEN you went and made changes and now your app SUCKS. Canceling my subscription and will subscribe to something else.

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