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Head-to-head

Storm Tracker° vs Weather Radar

Storm Tracker° 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner Weather Radar
Weather Radar 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60

Weather Radar is the slightly better option due to its more reliable core radar functionality and a greater number of users finding it accurate, despite both apps facing significant criticism regarding pricing, ads, and recent performance issues.

Full reviews: Storm Tracker° · Weather Radar

Both Storm Tracker° and Weather Radar are free apps with in-app purchases, but both have significant user complaints about aggressive monetization, ads, and recent functionality issues. Weather Radar has a slight edge in radar accuracy and reliability, though its pricing structure is also a major point of contention.

Head to head

Features edge: Weather RadarR3R4R5R9
Storm Tracker° Storm Tracker° offers storm tracking, tropical cyclone forecasts, and radar images, which some users find helpful for storm chasing and staying informed about adverse weather R5. However, many users report that key features like hurricane and wind tracking are paywalled R3, and some paid features, such as real-time radar, are held back for premium memberships . There are also complaints about the app not showing detailed information even after paying and a lack of forecast data or inability to set locations R4R9.
Weather Radar Weather Radar provides radar, storm tracking, and forecast information, with users appreciating its accuracy and notifications for weather events . Some users specifically like the ability to track typhoons globally . However, many users are frustrated that essential features like future radar are locked behind a paywall , and some report that the app stopped opening or loading data after updates . There are also complaints about the inability to search for other cities effectively and a cluttered interface .
Ease of Use tieR3R6R7R9
Storm Tracker° Storm Tracker° receives mixed reviews on ease of use. Some users find its interface easy to follow and user-friendly . However, others struggle to find basic functions like the forecast R9, experience black screens on opening R3, or find the app laggy and slow, especially after updates R6R18. Aggressive ads also significantly hinder the free version's usability R7R10R21.
Weather Radar Weather Radar also has mixed feedback on ease of use. Some users appreciate its straightforward information and notifications . However, many find the app's initial landing page busy and cluttered, making navigation difficult . There are also complaints about having to bypass upgrade requests and numerous ads every time the app is opened .
Reliability edge: Weather RadarR4R6R12R13
Storm Tracker° Storm Tracker°'s reliability is a major concern for users. Many report that the app is frequently inaccurate, showing outdated warnings R6, incorrect temperatures R4R13, or radar that is 30 minutes behind reality R50. Several users state the app simply does not work, showing no data R19 or failing to load forecasts . Some paid users also experience issues with subscriptions not being recognized R12 or the app not showing expected information .
Weather Radar Weather Radar generally receives better marks for accuracy and reliability, with many users describing it as 'spot on' and 'very accurate' . Notifications are also praised for their accuracy . However, recent updates have led to significant reliability issues for some, with the app failing to open or load or displaying incorrect weather information . Some users also report that the app stopped working even after paying for premium .
Price/Value tieR1R2R3R4
Storm Tracker° Storm Tracker° is heavily criticized for its pricing and value. Users report confusing and misleading pricing, with weekly subscriptions advertised as yearly R1 or changing from weekly to yearly upon clicking R1. Prices range from $4.99/week to $29/year R1R2R3R52. Many feel the paid version is too expensive R10 and offers worse features than free alternatives R4. The free version is deemed unusable due to aggressive and pervasive ads R7R10R18R21.
Weather Radar Weather Radar also faces strong negative feedback regarding its pricing and value. Users report being misled into subscriptions, with a 'skip' button automatically enrolling them in a free trial that leads to a $5.99/week charge . Other reported prices include $2.99/week . Many feel it's too expensive for weather information and that it charges for data available for free elsewhere . The app is also criticized for constant prompts to upgrade and numerous ads, even for paid users .
Support tieR9R19R34R46
Storm Tracker° Storm Tracker° users report extremely poor or non-existent customer support. Several users state they received no response after emailing the developer R19 or that contact attempts disappear R34. One user mentioned app support asking if they wanted a job instead of helping R9. This lack of support is a significant issue, especially for users who have paid for subscriptions and are experiencing problems R19R34R46.
Weather Radar Weather Radar users also report difficulties with support. One user mentioned that the support link leads to 'nonsense' . While not as many direct complaints about ignored emails as Storm Tracker°, the lack of accessible or effective support is a concern, particularly when the app stops working after updates .
Pick Storm Tracker° if

you are looking for an app primarily for storm chasing and appreciate good graphics and intensity scales, and are willing to navigate aggressive ads or pay for a premium version, despite the risks of pricing confusion and functionality issues R5.

Pick Weather Radar if

you prioritize generally accurate radar and timely weather notifications, and are prepared to deal with a busy interface and frequent prompts to subscribe, or if you are willing to pay for a premium version with the understanding that some features may still be paywalled .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of recent negative reviews, particularly concerning pricing, ads, and app functionality issues after updates. The lifetime ratings are significantly higher than what recent reviews suggest, indicating a decline in user satisfaction. The free vs. paid asymmetry is very strong for both, as much of the negativity stems from the aggressive monetization of features that users expect to be free or included in a paid subscription. Many 'free' users feel the app is unusable due to ads, while paid users often feel ripped off by the cost or lack of promised features.

Frequently asked

What are the subscription costs for Storm Tracker° and Weather Radar?
Storm Tracker° has reported subscription costs ranging from $4.99 a week to $29 a year, with some users experiencing false advertising where yearly prices are initially shown but then change to weekly upon clicking R1R2R3R52. Weather Radar's subscriptions are reported at $5.99 a week or $2.99 a week, and many users complain about being automatically enrolled in weekly subscriptions after a 'free trial' without a clear way to cancel .
Do these apps have a truly free version?
Both apps claim to have a free version, but users report that the 'free' experience is severely hampered by aggressive and pervasive ads R7R10R18R21. For Weather Radar, some users also claim that clicking 'continue for free' or 'skip' automatically enrolls them in a free trial that converts to a paid subscription without a clear free tier .
Are the radar and forecast data accurate in these apps?
Storm Tracker° users frequently report issues with accuracy, including outdated warnings, incorrect temperatures, and radar that is consistently 30 minutes behind real-time R4R6R13R50. Weather Radar generally receives praise for its accuracy and timely notifications , but some users have experienced incorrect weather information or radar that is not close to other apps .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] 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!!
  2. [R4] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US Lame: This app costs a fair bit and is worse than free apps that do similar things. I regret wasting my money and assume I misheard the person who recommended it. Even with paying, the radar function does not forecast (eg it stops about 5 ago) and the forecast screen show the same data any free app shows. I really wish I paid weekly so I could have tried it first. You can change temperature f
  3. [R5] Storm Tracker° 5/5 · US Thx: Awesome helps when nado hits
  4. [R9] 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
  5. [R6] Storm Tracker° 3/5 · US Laggy and Late: I have refreshed this app MULTIPLE times, and it still shows warnings from (as of now) 6 months and 24 days ago. I tried everything to try to get the map to refresh and be up-to-date when it comes to information and warnings, but to no avail. It is accurate, however, when it comes to tropical cyclones forecasts and radar images. This app is decent, but it has its flaws as well.
  6. [R7] 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.
  7. [R12] Storm Tracker° 3/5 · US New phone: I purchased a iPhone 17 and storm tracker seems to have forgotten that I paid for a year.
  8. [R13] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US Wrong temperature: Do you ever go to your app and monitor the weather? No way it is 27 degrees in Texas but at the top it says 79 degrees.
  9. [R1] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US False advertising: It was stating $4.99 a year but when you click on it then it changes to $4.99 a week
  10. [R2] Storm Tracker° 5/5 · US Great app for chasing: Very good app i love it besides the 10$ a week
  11. [R19] 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.
  12. [R34] 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!
  13. [R46] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US No Support: My app started leaving red and purple pins in random places around the world. There is no way to remove them and ZERO customer support. When I pay money for a product I expect at least one person to work at the company that is taking my money.
  14. [R52] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US If I could give less than 1 rating, I seriously would.: I tried the App and realize that it was not for me so I cancelled the App but now I am seeing that you are still charging me $9.99 a month for one year. This is a total scam, why should I have to pay $120 for 1 year of service that I do not want and does absolutely nothing for me. You send out alert notifications for my location but when you
  15. [R10] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US $$$$$$: The free version has ads that block everything. The paid version is too expensive for the typical person.
  16. [R18] 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.
  17. [R21] 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.
  18. [R50] Storm Tracker° 1/5 · US Always 30 minutes behind: I have been using this for quite a few months, and I use the Pro version that I paid for. Compared to reality outside my window, and compared to the National Weather Service radar which I also monitor, this app is consistently 30 minutes behind the true weather location. We are constantly hit by thunderstorms, and 30 minutes later they show up over our house on this app.

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