# global storms

> Worldwide Weather & Climate

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id425914352](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id425914352)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id425914352`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kelly Technology Inc.
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (12,546 ratings)
- **Version:** 15.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-25
- **First published:** 2011-03-21
- **Size:** 77 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/global-storms/id425914352)
- **Website:** [https://www.kellytechnology.com/apps/global-storms.html](https://www.kellytechnology.com/apps/global-storms.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Global Storms delivers the latest severe weather information worldwide, including hurricanes, typhoons, and tropical storms in the Atlantic and Pacific; animated satellite views; marine information; and the US ultraviolet index. It also covers US mainland storm alerts—tornadoes and severe thunderstorms—with animated radar and US forecast charts, plus global climate imagery and space weather.

Data is sourced from open government providers and presented in an accessible interface. An auto-renewing subscription enables tracking of tropical cyclones and ocean forecasts and removes ads; pricing starts at 0.99 USD per month (subject to local currency) and can be managed from your iTunes account. Terms of use and privacy policy are available via the links in the app.

## Rankings

- #15,959 — Overall
- #41 — stormx

## Review summary

Users value Global Storms for its useful, data-driven hurricane information and straightforward, mobile-friendly layout. However, pervasive advertising—long video ads, hard-to-close popups, and redirects—greatly degrades usability; many users would pay for an ad-free version or rely on the NHC site. Some reports also note occasional map/ satellite view issues and limited responsiveness from the developer.

### Pros

- Useful, data-driven hurricane information from the NHC; reliable and easy to read.
- Simple, straightforward layout that presents the data clearly.
- Quick, mobile-friendly access to official storm content on your phone.
- Long-standing utility for users in hurricane-prone areas.

### Cons

- Excessive, intrusive ads that interrupt use and are hard to close or skip.
- Ad-supported model makes the app nearly unusable unless you pay for ad-free access.
- Ads cause navigation issues, including redirects and frequent popups.
- Occasional feature problems such as satellite loops/maps not loading or stalling.
- Perceived lack of timely developer support.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id425914352)