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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

StormTrack 5 vs Storm Shield

StormTrack 5 4.8★ · Free to download 75
Winner StormTrack 5
Storm Shield 4.8★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 55

StormTrack 5 is the better choice for users seeking a free, reliable weather radar with timely storm alerts, while Storm Shield's recent price hikes and declining reliability make it a less appealing option.

Full reviews: StormTrack 5 · Storm Shield

StormTrack 5 offers a free, generally accurate radar and timely storm alerts, though it has some stability and display issues. Storm Shield, while previously highly rated, has seen a significant decline in user satisfaction due to frequent price increases and issues with alert accuracy and app functionality.

Head to head

Features edge: StormTrack 5R2R3R14R22
StormTrack 5 StormTrack 5 provides detailed radar maps that are helpful for tracking nearby storms and offers timely storm warnings and lightning strike notifications R2R14. Users appreciate the live view to see pop-up showers and get heads-up on future weather R14. However, some users desire more features like hourly forecasts, daily/total rainfall accumulations, and Apple Watch support R3R22.
Storm Shield Storm Shield is praised for its radar and temperature features, as well as its storm warnings and text-to-speech notifications . It allows users to track weather in multiple locations . However, many users report that live forecasts and streaming TV channel forecasts have disappeared R75. Some also note that extreme heat warnings do not show up as map overlays .
Ease of Use edge: StormTrack 5R5R7R37R40
StormTrack 5 Users find StormTrack 5 generally easy to navigate R37. However, recent updates have introduced clutter, made the app forget custom settings, and changed the default zoom level to show too wide an area R5R40. Some users also report issues with the app not going into wide view or being hard to read R7R41.
Storm Shield Storm Shield is generally considered easy to use for its core functions R37. However, some users find it confusing due to discrepancies between daily and hourly forecasts . Others struggle with managing pinned locations they don't care about .
Reliability tieR1R4R10R13
StormTrack 5 StormTrack 5 receives mixed reviews on reliability. Many users praise its accuracy and timely alerts for storms and lightning R14R37. However, a significant number of recent reviews report the radar not working, freezing, or being inaccurate, sometimes showing clear skies during rain or failing to alert for tornadoes R1R4R10R13.
Storm Shield Storm Shield, despite its high lifetime rating, has seen a recent decline in reliability. Users report not receiving alerts for severe weather, including tornadoes, or receiving notifications that don't show any alerts in the app R68. Some also note that the app is slow to alert compared to others .
Price/Value edge: StormTrack 5R11R41R67R75
StormTrack 5 StormTrack 5 is free to download and users appreciate that it's a 'best local weather app and it’s free!' R11. Some users mention ads, but they are generally viewed as a minor inconvenience for a free app R41.
Storm Shield Storm Shield is free to download but relies on In-App Purchases (IAP), and many users are highly critical of recent, significant price increases. Subscriptions have reportedly jumped from $0.99/month to $1.99/month, then to $6.49/month, and most recently to $11.49 or $12/month, or even weekly rates R67R82. Users feel the app is no longer worth the cost, especially given the decline in features and reliability R75.
Support tieR1R68R97
StormTrack 5 Users report that StormTrack 5 has no app support, directing them to sign-up pages with no one to talk to or report issues to R1.
Storm Shield One user attempted to send a support request for Storm Shield but was unable to finish submitting it R68. Another user mentioned being unable to restore a family subscription R97.
Pick StormTrack 5 if

you are looking for a free weather app with generally accurate radar and storm alerts, and are willing to tolerate occasional bugs or a lack of advanced features R11R14R37.

Pick Storm Shield if

you have used it for a long time and are satisfied with its core radar and alert features, despite the significant price increases and recent reliability issues .

Evidence note: Storm Shield's lifetime rating is high, but a large number of recent reviews are overwhelmingly negative, primarily due to drastic price increases and a perceived decline in reliability and features. This skews the current user experience significantly compared to its historical performance.

Frequently asked

How much does Storm Shield cost?
Storm Shield has seen significant price increases, with recent reports indicating monthly costs of $11.49 or $12, or even weekly rates, up from previous prices of $0.99, $1.99, or $6.49 per month R67R82R94R102.
Is StormTrack 5 accurate for weather alerts?
StormTrack 5 receives mixed reviews on alert accuracy; many users praise its timely and accurate storm warnings and lightning notifications R14, but others report instances of false alarms, missed tornado alerts, or radar inaccuracies R1R13R28.
Do either of these apps have good customer support?
Neither app is noted for strong customer support; StormTrack 5 users report no app support and difficulty contacting anyone R1, while Storm Shield users have experienced issues submitting support requests or restoring subscriptions R68R97.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] StormTrack 5 4/5 · US Stormy Weather: The radar maps are detailed and are helpful, especially when they’re tracking nearby storms.
  2. [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
  3. [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
  4. [R22] StormTrack 5 2/5 · US No forecast: No forward forecast
  5. [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
  6. [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.
  7. [R37] StormTrack 5 5/5 · US Best I have ever used!: Super easy to navigate. Best and most accurate weather app I’ve tried.
  8. [R40] StormTrack 5 2/5 · US New Update: Why does the new update zoom out so far when you first open the app? It shows like most of the country. I liked it better when it was zoomed into my city/area. Is there a setting that I'm not seeing?
  9. [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
  10. [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.
  11. [R10] StormTrack 5 1/5 · US Never connects: This app doesn’t seem to connect with my WiFi and everything thing else is. Crazy
  12. [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.
  13. [R11] StormTrack 5 5/5 · US sub to my youtube: best local weather app and it’s free!
  14. [R41] StormTrack 5 4/5 · US Hard to read, too many ads: The only reason I go to this weather app is to look at the radar the local radar. There are too many pop-up ads, and the rest is too hard to read into navigate through.
  15. [R67] Storm Shield 1/5 · US Do Not Download - Money Hungry Developers: I have been a loyal customer since the app launched. It was my favorite and the best for future radar watches. It helped with Tornado tracking in my area and having the ability to warn my local family. This App has increased its fees from yearly to monthly to weekly at ridiculous levels, especially in a time where everything else is ridiculously expens
  16. [R75] Storm Shield 3/5 · US Not the same: The local weather forecast for the tv channel I chose used to be part of this app. The streaming forecast has not been available in this app for months. The cost of the app is much too high to not have all the features promised. Why not fix this? Not inclined to keep paying for a broken app.
  17. [R68] Storm Shield 4/5 · US Used to be better: I have used Storm Shield for many, many years. Lately its quality has gone downhill. I get other notices about severe weather in my saved areas, but when I open up my saved locations on StormShield, it is not showing the NWS alerts, even though my saved setting is well within the "polygon" that Storm Shield is supposed to be covering for me. Today, I tried to send a Support requ
  18. [R97] Storm Shield 1/5 · US Can't Restore Subscription: A family member has a subscription for the app and even though family sharing is enabled on both their devices and mine, Storm Shield errors out and doesn't allow me to restore the subscription.
  19. [R82] Storm Shield 2/5 · US Price Increase is too much,: Latest price increase to over $11 a month is too much. It adds uo to more than $120 year. After almost a decade, I am cancelling my subscription. I will miss you but this is too much.
  20. [R94] Storm Shield 1/5 · US Price increase: This app is not worth $11.49 a month. What are you doing?
  21. [R102] Storm Shield 1/5 · US $10.99: $10.99 a month is crazy! Cancelled my subscription and I hope others message you all about it.
  22. [R28] StormTrack 5 1/5 · US Radar inaccurate: So it’s raining, not drizzle, at my location and the app radar shows no rain… not the first time either …. AccuWeather shows it the though

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