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Storm Radar vs Weather Mate

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Storm Radar

Weather

Advanced storm tracking from The Weather Channel

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
W

Weather Mate

Weather

Clean weather app with smart notifications

From
On request
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: Storm Radar iOS-only at launch with Android support still pending; Weather Mate primary website not accessible; domain resolves to 'not found'
  • They diverge on capability: Storm Radar covers Future radar, Weather Mate covers Clean interface.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Storm Radar and Weather Mate actually diverge.

Attributes where Storm Radar and Weather Mate differ
AttributeStorm RadarWeather Mate
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOSiOS, Android
Founded19822015

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 Storm Radar

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

Only in Weather Mate

  • Clean interface
  • Smart notifications
  • Customizable alerts
  • Multiple locations
  • Widgets
  • iOS widgets
  • Apple Watch
  • Watchos support

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Storm Radar

  • Professional Worknot Weather Mate
  • Content Creationnot Weather Mate

Weather Mate

  • Real-time weather updates and forecastsnot Storm Radar
  • Weather alerts and notificationsnot Storm Radar
  • Clean, user-friendly weather interfacenot 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

Weather Mate

  • Primary website not accessible; domain resolves to 'not found'
  • No verifiable pricing information available
  • Limited ability to confirm current features or platform availability

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

Weather Mate

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Weather Mate review.

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 Weather Mate if

  • You need clean interface.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want smart notifications.
Weather Mate review

Questions people ask

Is Storm Radar or Weather Mate better?
Neither clearly leads. Storm Radar starts at Free and Weather Mate at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Storm Radar or Weather Mate?
Storm Radar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Storm Radar and On request for Weather Mate.
Does Storm Radar or Weather Mate run on more platforms?
Storm Radar runs on iOS. Weather Mate runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Storm Radar for free?
Yes. Storm Radar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Weather Mate starts at On request.
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 Weather Mate is typically brought in for.
What can Storm Radar do that Weather Mate cannot?
Storm Radar covers Future radar, Storm tracking, Lightning detection, Hurricane tracker. Weather Mate covers Clean interface, Smart notifications, Customizable alerts, Multiple locations. Both handle Ios 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.

Source
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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