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Clime: NOAA Weather Radar vs Storm Radar

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar logo

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

Weather

Real-time NOAA radar with hurricane tracking

From
On request
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: Clime: NOAA Weather Radar no pricing information published on website; Storm Radar iOS-only at launch with Android support still pending
  • They diverge on capability: Clime: NOAA Weather Radar covers NOAA radar, Storm Radar covers Future radar.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clime: NOAA Weather Radar and Storm Radar actually diverge.

Attributes where Clime: NOAA Weather Radar and Storm Radar differ
AttributeClime: NOAA Weather RadarStorm Radar
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, AndroidiOS
Founded20101982

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

  • NOAA radar
  • Hurricane tracking
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Precipitation forecast
  • Weather maps
  • NOAA data feeds
  • NWS alerts

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.

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

  • Weather radar and forecastingnot Storm Radar
  • Hurricane and storm trackingnot Storm Radar
  • Real-time weather alertsnot Storm Radar
  • Lightning detectionnot Storm Radar

Storm Radar

  • Professional Worknot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • Content Creationnot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

Where each one falls short

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

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

  • No pricing information published on website
  • App available but no clear monetization model disclosed
  • Pricing model or free/paid distinction not specified
  • In-app purchases or premium features not mentioned

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

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Clime: NOAA Weather Radar review.

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 Clime: NOAA Weather Radar if

  • You need noaa radar.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want hurricane tracking.
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar 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 Clime: NOAA Weather Radar or Storm Radar better?
Neither clearly leads. Clime: NOAA Weather Radar starts at On request and Storm Radar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clime: NOAA Weather Radar or Storm Radar?
Storm Radar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Clime: NOAA Weather Radar and Free for Storm Radar.
Does Clime: NOAA Weather Radar or Storm Radar run on more platforms?
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar runs on iOS, Android. 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. Clime: NOAA Weather Radar starts at On request.
What is Clime: NOAA Weather Radar best used for?
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar is most often used for weather radar and forecasting, hurricane and storm tracking, real-time weather alerts, lightning detection. Of those, weather radar and forecasting and hurricane and storm tracking are not what Storm Radar is typically brought in for.
What can Clime: NOAA Weather Radar do that Storm Radar cannot?
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar covers NOAA radar, Hurricane tracking, Severe weather alerts, Precipitation forecast. Storm Radar covers Future radar, Storm tracking, Lightning detection, Hurricane tracker. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar: How much does the Clime weather app cost?

Clime does not publish pricing information on their website. To determine whether the app is free or requires payment, users must check the iOS App Store or Google Play Store directly.

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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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Clime: NOAA Weather Radar: Are there in-app purchases or premium features in Clime?

Clime's website does not disclose whether premium features or in-app purchases exist. Check the app store listing for detailed pricing and feature information.

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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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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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