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Head-to-head

StormTrack 5 vs Storm Tracker°

StormTrack 5 4.8★ · Free to download 75
Winner StormTrack 5
Storm Tracker° 4.6★ · Free + IAP 40

StormTrack 5 is the better choice for reliable, free storm tracking and local weather information, despite some recent update issues, while Storm Tracker° struggles with accuracy, excessive ads, and subscription problems.

Full reviews: StormTrack 5 · Storm Tracker°

StormTrack 5 is generally praised for its accurate radar, timely alerts, and local focus, though recent updates have introduced bugs and UI clutter. Storm Tracker° faces significant criticism for inaccurate data, intrusive ads in its free version, and numerous issues with its paid subscription, making it a less reliable option.

Head to head

Accuracy and Reliability edge: StormTrack 5R1R4R6R9
StormTrack 5 StormTrack 5 receives mixed reviews on accuracy, with many users praising its ability to track storms and provide timely alerts . However, a significant number of recent reviews report issues with radar not updating, showing clear skies during rain, or providing inaccurate forecasts R1R4R6R9.
Storm Tracker° Storm Tracker° is widely criticized for its inaccuracy and unreliability. Users report radar being significantly delayed , showing wrong temperatures , or not displaying any data at all R79. Some users found it accurate for tropical cyclones or general storm tracking , but many others state it's useless during weather events or for forecasting .
Features and Functionality edge: StormTrack 5R2R3R4R5
StormTrack 5 StormTrack 5 offers detailed radar maps and storm alerts R2. Users appreciate features like wind speed and direction and the ability to plan activities . However, some users desire more features like hour-by-hour forecasts R3, daily rainfall accumulations , and Apple Watch support . Recent updates have caused issues like the app crashing R4, radar not updating R4, loss of custom settings R5, and difficulty with wide view or location settings R7.
Storm Tracker° Storm Tracker° offers storm tracking, hurricane tracking, and wind tracking, though some features are paywalled R63. Users like the graphics and intensity scale and find it useful for storm chasing . However, many users report issues with basic functionality, such as not being able to find the forecast R69, inability to set or change location R94, and the radar not forecasting into the future .
Ease of Use and User Experience edge: StormTrack 5R5R7R24R27
StormTrack 5 Many users find StormTrack 5 easy to navigate and user-friendly . However, recent updates have introduced issues like extra clutter on the screen R5, difficulty reading and navigating R41, and the app not loading or freezing R24R27. Some users also dislike changes to the interface, such as the white bar at the bottom or the inability to go wide view R7.
Storm Tracker° Storm Tracker° has a mixed user experience. Some users find it easy to use and like the interface . However, many others report a poor experience due to aggressive and frequent ads that block content R67R70R78R81, a laggy interface , and difficulty getting past subscription screens .
Price and Value edge: StormTrack 5R11R33R41R48
StormTrack 5 StormTrack 5 is free to download and users appreciate its value as a free app R11R33. The main complaints regarding value are related to ads R41 and the app's recent performance issues making it less useful R48.
Storm Tracker° Storm Tracker° is free to download but relies heavily on in-app purchases (IAP) for full functionality, leading to significant user frustration. The free version is plagued by aggressive ads that make it nearly unusable R67R70R78R81. The paid subscription is considered expensive by many, with reports of $4.99/week R61 or $29/year R63, and users feel it's not worth the cost due to lack of functionality or persistent issues even after paying .
Customer Support tieR1R69R79R94
StormTrack 5 StormTrack 5 users report a lack of direct app support, with one user stating there's no one to talk to or report issues to R1.
Storm Tracker° Storm Tracker° has severe customer support issues. Users report no response to emails R79, inability to contact developers R94, and a complete lack of support for paid products . One user even mentioned that app support asks if they want a job instead of providing help R69.
Pick StormTrack 5 if

You need a free, generally reliable weather app with detailed radar and storm alerts, and are willing to overlook some recent UI and performance glitches R2R11.

Pick Storm Tracker° if

You are a storm chaser looking for specific graphics and intensity scales, and are prepared to pay a premium despite widespread reports of accuracy and functionality issues .

Evidence note: Reviews for Storm Tracker° are heavily skewed negative, particularly regarding its paid features and intrusive ads, making it difficult to find consistent positive feedback beyond basic storm tracking. StormTrack 5 has a higher lifetime rating but recent reviews show a decline in satisfaction due to updates.

Frequently asked

Does StormTrack 5 offer hourly forecasts?
Users of StormTrack 5 have requested an hour-by-hour forecast feature, indicating it is not currently available or not prominently displayed R3.
How much does Storm Tracker° cost?
Storm Tracker° offers in-app purchases, with users reporting subscription costs of $4.99 per week or $29 per year, though some users were misled by pricing displays R61R63.
Are there many ads in Storm Tracker°?
Yes, the free version of Storm Tracker° is reported to have very aggressive and frequent ads that often block content and make the app difficult to use R67R70R78R81.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 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. [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.
  3. [R6] StormTrack 5 3/5 · US Daily: Great crew/staff. Report wrong! Suggest you review your earlier forecasts Not even close
  4. [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
  5. [R2] StormTrack 5 4/5 · US Stormy Weather: The radar maps are detailed and are helpful, especially when they’re tracking nearby storms.
  6. [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
  7. [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
  8. [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.
  9. [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
  10. [R27] StormTrack 5 3/5 · US Doesn’t always load: Agree with other reviewers. It’s a great app when it works, but I’ve had major problems numerous times recently where it just won’t load.
  11. [R11] StormTrack 5 5/5 · US sub to my youtube: best local weather app and it’s free!
  12. [R33] StormTrack 5 5/5 · US Best: Best weather app, you can have on your phone use it everyday.
  13. [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.
  14. [R48] StormTrack 5 1/5 · US Update: The recent update has ruined a app that was functioning well. The new radar is not accurate and no longer shows where the rain was before the current time. Now I use accuweather for my weather app since this app has become useless. It can be storming outside and the app not show anything on radar. Again this has become a useless tool.
  15. [R69] Storm Tracker° 3/5 · US Can’t find the forecast: I can’t figure it how to get the forecast?? Help! App support asks if I want a job
  16. [R79] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US App does not work at this time. Do not purchase this app.: Do not buy this app, it is not working at all. It is currently not populating any current weather data or forecast data. Sent an email 30+ days ago and received no response from Impala Studios the developer. I have to assume at this time the developer is no longer supporting this weather app. It’s too bad it was once my favorite app.
  17. [R94] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US This app sucks!: I wish I could give it zero! I can’t change my location, I can’t get forecasts. I paid for a subscription- I can’t get a hold of the idiots who created the site, when you push send to contact them, poof, it disappears, just like my trust for this useless product. If l see a charge, I will stop payment!
  18. [R61] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US False advertising: It was stating $4.99 a year but when you click on it then it changes to $4.99 a week
  19. [R63] Storm Tracker° 3/5 · US Decent app horrible design: When I first got in the app it showed a black screen 📺 and it wants you to pay for hurricane tracking and wind 🌬️ tracking so it just charges me 29$ a year so I hope you read this thank you!!
  20. [R67] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US Ads everywhere: Very aggressive ads that make the free version even ridiculous to use. Go with Weather Channels app instead.
  21. [R70] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US $$$$$$: The free version has ads that block everything. The paid version is too expensive for the typical person.
  22. [R78] Storm Tracker° 3/5 · US Old was better.: They updated the free app and remove some functionality and it runs slower. If you were wanting to check a storm quickly you can’t anymore you have to go through a number of ads first. For this reason alone I would not recommend it.
  23. [R81] Storm Tracker° 3/5 · US Theres an Ad every time you open this app: Every time you check the temperature there like a 10 second Ad you HAVE to watch and can’t click out of. Otherwise it’s a good app.

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