# TornadoSpy > Weather Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id329684423](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id329684423) ## Overview - **ID:** `id329684423` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Justin Time - **Category:** Weather - **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (11 ratings) - **Version:** 6.2 - **Last updated:** 2025-12-10 - **First published:** 2009-09-18 - **Size:** 301 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-24 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tornadospy/id329684423) - **Website:** [http://www.justintimeapps.com](http://www.justintimeapps.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://www.tornadospy.com/policies.html](http://www.tornadospy.com/policies.html) ## Description TornadoSpy with AccuSpy™ technology gives you the power to report and view official and user spotted tornadoes instantly which includes a radar snapshot of the sighting. On 5/10/10, a TornadoSpy user spotted the Oklahoma City tornado 20 MINUTES before the NOAA report, which gave other TornadoSpy users valuable lead time to escape the storm. This is a frequent occurrence since user reports are submitted and viewable immediately. - Featured on the front page of USAToday on 5/31/11. - Over 150,000 confirmed alerts sent out - Over 40,000 TornadoSpy spotters in addition to professional spotters from the national weather service. Sightings are filtered through state-of-the art AccuSpy™ technology to prevent false alerts and only send you the most accurate sightings. Features: - Track tornado movement worldwide on the built-in map - Report nearby tornadoes with a simple touch - Includes radar snapshot of sightings - Includes official reports from National Weather Service storm spotters - Share and view tornado photos in seconds - Filter sightings by spotter ratings - View previous tornadoes - Write storm report notes - Users can rate sightings submitted by other users - Landscape or portrait orientations - AccuSpy™ state-of-the art storm spotting Download now, and become a part of the fastest and largest worldwide storm spotting network. Demo video can be seen at justintimeapps.com/ts.html Check out these other apps from justintimeapps: HailSpy TornadoSpy+ TornadoSpy+HD (For the iPad) CoordCalc For every tornado outbreak this year in the US, there have been corresponding reports in TornadoSpy. You can verify this by using the history feature in the app. There is also NOT a subscription fee, and the app currently has a large enough user base such that it has provided alerts up to 30 minutes before the standard NOAA sightings are issued. Also, the Missouri tornado mentioned in the comments was published (picture and all) well before the NOAA sighting. Add alerts@justintimeapps.com to your address book to assure that you receive alerts. ## Rankings - #355,622 — Overall ## Review summary Tornado Spy is praised for timely alerts, accurate locations, and effective mapping and perimeters, helpful for staying safe and tracking storms across regions. Users also value notifications and responsive support. However, recurring issues include stability problems (crashes/white screens), outdated updates, a cluttered UI, non-working radio features, and a reliance on official sightings with few user reports. Overall, it’s useful but needs stability, UI improvements, and more reliable data sources. ### Pros - Timely and accurate tornado alerts and location data, with reliable notices from both NOAA and user sightings. - Useful mapping and perimeter controls that allow you to set a warning area and search around your location. - Helpful for travel and staying informed across different regions, not just at home. - Useful tornado and hail notifications, aiding safety during severe weather. - Positive developer support and value from Tornado Spy + (upgrade) option, with quick feature additions in response to user requests. ### Cons - Stability issues including crashes and white screen on startup; not working consistently across devices. - Outdated apps: lack of updates for newer iOS versions and long gaps between updates. - Clunky UI with map view obstructed by buttons, making it hard to use the app smoothly. - Radio feature frequently not working, leading some users to avoid using it. - Scarce user-submitted sightings and heavy reliance on official NWS data, reducing perceived community value. ## Similar extensions and apps - [TornadoSpyLite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id436691749) — 3.30 / 5 - [TornadoSpy+](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id413928923) — 3.00 / 5 - [Spotter Tools Pro: Storm Radar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6775985245) — 5.00 / 5 - [Tornado Vision](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1469550036) — 3.10 / 5 - [Tornado Tracker Weather Radar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1042853134) — 2.90 / 5 - [Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6756027933) — 4.90 / 5 - [Tornado Warning & Tracker Live](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6749822127) — 4.40 / 5 - [Storm Tracker°](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id945662980) — 4.60 / 5 - [STORM-GPS Tornado Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6760018860) — 3.40 / 5 - [Ground Truth: Storm Reports](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6754333158) — 5.00 / 5 - [Weather Radar Live Temperature](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1509653906) — 4.50 / 5 - [Weather Watch Oklahoma](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6766575028) — 5.00 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id329684423)