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Head-to-head

StormTrack 5 vs WDAY StormTRACKER

StormTrack 5 4.8★ · Free to download 65
Winner StormTrack 5
WDAY StormTRACKER 4.7★ · Free to download 60

StormTrack 5 generally offers more detailed radar and alerts, but both apps suffer from significant reliability and accuracy issues according to recent user reviews.

Full reviews: StormTrack 5 · WDAY StormTRACKER

Both StormTrack 5 and WDAY StormTRACKER are free weather apps with high lifetime ratings, but recent reviews indicate a decline in performance. StormTrack 5 has a slight edge due to its more frequently praised radar and storm alerts, despite also facing criticism for accuracy and stability.

Head to head

Features (Radar & Alerts) edge: StormTrack 5R1R2R4R13
StormTrack 5 StormTrack 5 users appreciate its detailed radar maps and timely storm alerts, including lightning strike notifications and rain start times R2R14. However, many recent reviews complain about the radar not working, freezing, or being inaccurate, and some alerts are described as alarmist or lacking detail R1R4R13R15.
WDAY StormTRACKER WDAY StormTRACKER users value its live radar for tracking storms and its 10-day forecast . However, a significant number of users report that the radar often doesn't work, freezes, or shows no rain when it's actively storming . Some also find the radar speed too fast or wish for longer historical data .
Ease of Use & Interface tieR3R5R7R37
StormTrack 5 StormTrack 5 is described as super easy to navigate by some users R37, but recent updates have introduced issues like extra screen clutter, loss of custom settings, difficulty with wide view, and automatic zooming out to a national view instead of local R5R7. Some users also report difficulty clicking titles on newer iPhones R3.
WDAY StormTRACKER WDAY StormTRACKER is generally considered easy to use . However, users complain about not being able to delete locations, with the menu disappearing too quickly . There are also requests for landscape orientation on iPads, as the app is primarily vertical .
Reliability & Performance tieR4R10R24R25
StormTrack 5 Many StormTrack 5 users report the app crashing, freezing, or not loading at all, especially after recent updates R4R10R24R25. Some also note that the app sometimes shows completely different information across multiple devices .
WDAY StormTRACKER WDAY StormTRACKER also faces significant reliability issues, with users frequently experiencing the app not connecting due to 'network errors' when other apps work fine, freezing screens, and slow loading times . Some users report the app stating 'not available in your area' despite being in the correct location .
Accuracy tieR1R6R9R13
StormTrack 5 StormTrack 5 receives mixed reviews on accuracy. Some users praise its accuracy and ability to predict short-term weather R9R14R31R37, while many others criticize it for being inaccurate, reporting rain when there is none, or missing significant weather events like tornadoes R1R6R9R13.
WDAY StormTRACKER WDAY StormTRACKER also has divided opinions on accuracy. Some users find it accurate and reliable , but a substantial number report inconsistent forecasts, inaccurate rain predictions, and incorrect temperature readings . Some even compare it unfavorably to other local apps or traditional methods .
Support & Notifications tieR1R14R15R39
StormTrack 5 StormTrack 5 users report a lack of direct app support, with links leading to sign-up pages instead of help R1. Some find notifications alarmist or lacking sufficient detail R1R15, while others appreciate timely storm warnings and lightning strike alerts R14R39.
WDAY StormTRACKER WDAY StormTRACKER users have issues with notification settings, specifically an inability to turn off annoying high/low temperature alerts or unwanted high school basketball updates R82. One user also reported a broken notification sound, replaced by a constant 'heavy rain' announcement R77.
Pick StormTrack 5 if

You prioritize detailed radar maps and specific storm alerts like lightning strikes, and are willing to tolerate occasional app glitches and accuracy issues R2R14.

Pick WDAY StormTRACKER if

You are in the North Dakota/Minnesota area and value local insights from weather personalities, and are comfortable with an app that can be buggy and have inconsistent radar performance .

Evidence note: Both apps are free, so negative reviews often stem from frustration with free-tier limitations or general app performance issues rather than paid features. The high lifetime ratings for both apps contrast sharply with the more recent, often negative, reviews, suggesting a decline in quality or user experience over time.

Frequently asked

Are StormTrack 5 and WDAY StormTRACKER accurate?
Both StormTrack 5 and WDAY StormTRACKER receive mixed reviews regarding accuracy; some users praise their precision, especially for short-term forecasts and storm tracking R31R37, while many others report significant inaccuracies, such as showing clear skies during rain or missing major weather events R1R13R32.
Do these apps have good radar functionality?
While both apps aim to provide good radar, many users report significant issues with radar functionality, including it not working, freezing, not updating, or showing inaccurate information R4R25R34. StormTrack 5's radar is sometimes praised for detail R2, but WDAY StormTRACKER's radar is criticized for moving too fast and lacking historical data .
Are there issues with notifications in these apps?
Yes, both apps have notification issues; StormTrack 5 users complain about alarmist or uninformative notifications R1R15, while WDAY StormTRACKER users are frustrated by an inability to disable unwanted temperature or non-weather-related alerts, and broken notification sounds R77R82.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 107 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] StormTrack 5 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
  2. [R2] StormTrack 5 4/5 · US Stormy Weather: The radar maps are detailed and are helpful, especially when they’re tracking nearby storms.
  3. [R4] StormTrack 5 1/5 · US App crashes: After the last update, radar no longer updates. If you try and move the time slider, the app crashes.
  4. [R13] StormTrack 5 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.
  5. [R3] StormTrack 5 3/5 · US Can’t click Title on newer IPhone but this is a Weather option. Please give us an hour by hour: Necessity over Us and Western Wi
  6. [R5] StormTrack 5 4/5 · US Recent Update Not Good: I have always loved this app, but the recent update has made it less lovable. There is extra clutter on the screen, and if I switch to a different view the app no longer remembers my custom settings and I have to select my custom map again. Surely you could have added the 24 hour future radar without our having to save and select our “custom map.” I liked it much better
  7. [R7] StormTrack 5 1/5 · US Disgusting: Fix the stupid update now. I'm sick of it. Hate the white at the bottom, and hate how it won't go wide view.
  8. [R37] StormTrack 5 5/5 · US Best I have ever used!: Super easy to navigate. Best and most accurate weather app I’ve tried.
  9. [R10] StormTrack 5 1/5 · US Never connects: This app doesn’t seem to connect with my WiFi and everything thing else is. Crazy
  10. [R24] StormTrack 5 3/5 · US It’s a great app when it works: It’s a great app when it works but about 3 out of 10 times it doesn’t work
  11. [R25] StormTrack 5 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
  12. [R6] StormTrack 5 3/5 · US Daily: Great crew/staff. Report wrong! Suggest you review your earlier forecasts Not even close
  13. [R9] StormTrack 5 3/5 · US Cleveland Ohio: I recommend this app to anyone I meet. I’ve lived all over the U.S. and this app has been to most accurate out of any other app I’ve used. However, whoever is in charge of the Cleveland Ohio area needs to be replaced. Any times there’s snow I only get “less than 1 inch” or “__% chance of snow”. Well, the “less and 1 inch” we were supposed to get yesterday turned out to actually be
  14. [R14] StormTrack 5 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
  15. [R15] StormTrack 5 3/5 · US Not enough info: Why does storm track send notifications, but then only shows maps w/o giving info about the weather issue? Sooo annoying!
  16. [R39] StormTrack 5 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!!!!
  17. [R31] StormTrack 5 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
  18. [R32] StormTrack 5 1/5 · US Not Accurate Anymore: This used to be my go to app for weather information but in the last month or so it hasn’t been accurate at all and I don’t mean some of the time right and some wrong. It’s absolutely never correct. I had to start using the weather channel app.
  19. [R34] StormTrack 5 2/5 · US App freeze: Last update caused app radar to freeze. Has become useless to see approaching weather. Have to close app and restart to get minimum information.
  20. [R77] WDAY StormTRACKER 4/5 · US Won’t stop saying “heavy rain” for rain: The app is very great, but one of the updates broke notification sounds, and now I don’t get the nice sound of rain when it rains anymore. Instead I get some guy yelling “heavy rain in your area” every 5 min. (Even if it’s set to no sound at all?)
  21. [R82] WDAY StormTRACKER 1/5 · US Annoying temperature notifications: Keep getting high and low temperature notifications. There is no way to turn these off in the settings menu. I don’t care what the high/low temperature for the day was.

Synthesized from 107 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store