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Atmotube vs Storm Radar

Atmotube logo

Atmotube

Weather

Portable air quality monitor for on-the-go tracking

From
$179/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Storm Radar logo

Storm Radar

Weather

Advanced storm tracking from The Weather Channel

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Storm Radar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Atmotube a hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone; Storm Radar iOS-only at launch with Android support still pending
  • They diverge on capability: Atmotube covers Portable design, Storm Radar covers Future radar.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Atmotube and Storm Radar actually diverge.

Attributes where Atmotube and Storm Radar differ
AttributeAtmotubeStorm Radar
Starting price$179/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, HardwareiOS
Founded20151982

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Atmotube

  • Portable design
  • PM1/2.5/10 sensors
  • VOC detection
  • Temperature/humidity
  • GPS tracking
  • Mobile app
  • PlanetWatch
  • Data export

Only in Storm Radar

  • Future radar
  • Storm tracking
  • Lightning detection
  • Hurricane tracker
  • Severe alerts
  • Weather Channel ecosystem
  • Smart devices

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Atmotube

  • Personal exposure tracking for PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 while moving aroundnot Storm Radar
  • Indoor air quality monitoring for CO2 and VOCsnot Storm Radar
  • Commercial building air quality dashboards with Atmocubenot Storm Radar
  • Noise and light monitoring alongside air quality in officesnot Storm Radar

Storm Radar

  • Professional Worknot Atmotube
  • Content Creationnot Atmotube

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Atmotube

  • A hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • Prices are not shown on the main site and sit in a separate store
  • The two devices measure different things, with formaldehyde, light and noise on Atmocube only

Storm Radar

  • iOS-only at launch with Android support still pending
  • Premium subscription required for advanced features like future radar and custom alerts
  • Limited integration options with other weather or emergency alert services

Pricing, plan by plan

Atmotube

$179/one-time
  • Atmotube Pro$179/one-time
    • PM sensors
    • VOC detection
    • Bluetooth

Storm Radar

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic weather radar
    • Real-time precipitation alerts
    • Severe weather warnings
  • Premium$3.99/month
    • Future radar (6-72 hours)
    • 30 advanced tracking features
    • AI Weather Assistant

Which should you pick?

Choose Atmotube if

  • You need portable design.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want pm1/2.5/10 sensors.
Atmotube review

Choose Storm Radar if

  • You need future radar.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS.
  • You also want storm tracking.
Storm Radar review

Questions people ask

Is Atmotube or Storm Radar better?
Neither clearly leads. Atmotube starts at $179/one-time and Storm Radar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Atmotube or Storm Radar?
Storm Radar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $179/one-time for Atmotube and Free for Storm Radar.
Does Atmotube or Storm Radar run on more platforms?
Atmotube runs on Ios, Android, Hardware. Storm Radar runs on iOS.
Can I use Storm Radar for free?
Yes. Storm Radar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Atmotube starts at $179/one-time.
What is Atmotube best used for?
Atmotube is most often used for personal exposure tracking for pm1, pm2.5 and pm10 while moving around, indoor air quality monitoring for co2 and vocs, commercial building air quality dashboards with atmocube, noise and light monitoring alongside air quality in offices. Of those, personal exposure tracking for pm1, pm2.5 and pm10 while moving around and indoor air quality monitoring for co2 and vocs are not what Storm Radar is typically brought in for.
What can Atmotube do that Storm Radar cannot?
Atmotube covers Portable design, PM1/2.5/10 sensors, VOC detection, Temperature/humidity. Storm Radar covers Future radar, Storm tracking, Lightning detection, Hurricane tracker. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Atmotube: What products does Atmotube offer and what are their prices?

The landing page mentions two products: Atmotube PRO 2 and Atmocube. However, actual pricing is not disclosed on this page. You must visit the external shop (eu.store.atmotube.com) to see prices.

Source
Storm Radar: How much does Storm Radar cost?

Storm Radar is free to download on iOS. Premium features cost $3.99 per month or $19.99 per year. The Weather Channel Premium Pro subscribers get all Storm Radar premium features for $4.99/month or $29.99/year.

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Atmotube: Is there a way to evaluate Atmotube before purchasing?

The page does not mention a free trial, evaluation period, or money-back guarantee. Pricing and trial options would need to be discussed through the 'Talk to Sales' contact option.

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Storm Radar: What platforms does Storm Radar support?

Storm Radar is currently available on iOS. An Android version is planned for future release.

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Atmotube: Is there ongoing subscription or just one-time purchase?

The page does not clarify whether Atmotube products are one-time purchases, require subscriptions, or have recurring costs. This information would need to be obtained from the shop or sales team.

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Storm Radar: What storm tracking features does Storm Radar provide?

Storm Radar offers 6 hours of global future radar and up to 72 hours in the US, real-time precipitation alerts, NOAA severe weather warnings, lightning alerts, and up to 30 advanced tracking features for hurricanes, tornadoes, and other storms.

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Storm Radar: Does Storm Radar include an AI Weather Assistant?

Yes, Storm Radar includes an AI-Powered Weather Assistant that provides personal meteorologist-level insights using generative AI to transform complex weather data into natural updates.

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