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Storm Radar vs Ventusky

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Storm Radar

Weather

Advanced storm tracking from The Weather Channel

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ventusky logo

Ventusky

Weather

Beautiful weather maps from Czech developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Storm Radar iOS-only at launch with Android support still pending; Ventusky the Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear
  • They diverge on capability: Storm Radar covers Future radar, Ventusky covers Animated weather maps.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Storm Radar and Ventusky differ
AttributeStorm RadarVentusky
Pricing modelUnknownfree
PlatformsiOSWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19822015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Storm Radar

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

Only in Ventusky

  • Animated weather maps
  • Multiple forecast models
  • Wind visualization
  • Temperature maps
  • Precipitation forecasts
  • Web embedding
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Storm Radar

  • Professional Worknot Ventusky
  • Content Creationnot Ventusky

Ventusky

  • Interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid Premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 daysnot Storm Radar

Where each one falls short

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

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

Ventusky

  • The Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Ventusky

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather maps
    • Multiple models
    • Forecasts

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Ventusky if

  • You need animated weather maps.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want multiple forecast models.
Ventusky review

Questions people ask

Is Storm Radar or Ventusky better?
Neither clearly leads. Storm Radar starts at Free and Ventusky at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Storm Radar or Ventusky?
Storm Radar starts at Free and Ventusky at Free.
Does Storm Radar or Ventusky run on more platforms?
Storm Radar runs on iOS. Ventusky runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Storm Radar for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Storm Radar best used for?
Storm Radar is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Ventusky is typically brought in for.
What can Storm Radar do that Ventusky cannot?
Storm Radar covers Future radar, Storm tracking, Lightning detection, Hurricane tracker. Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, Multiple forecast models, Wind visualization, Temperature maps. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Ventusky: What subscription tiers does Ventusky Premium offer?

Ventusky offers Premium and Premium+ subscriptions. Both are billed yearly and include unlimited layers, forecast maps beyond 7 days, advanced widgets, notifications, and priority support.

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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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Ventusky: What is the difference between Ventusky Premium and Premium+ tiers?

Both tiers include the same features but support different numbers of devices. Premium supports up to 4 devices, while Premium+ supports up to 25 devices.

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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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Ventusky: Can I cancel my Ventusky subscription after signing up?

Yes, you may cancel at any time. Subscriptions renew automatically, but you can stop renewal at any point.

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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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Ventusky: Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-subscription?

No, payments for the current subscription period are non-refundable. Your access will continue until the end of the prepaid period after which it stops.

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