TornadoSpy+

Name: TornadoSpy+
Rating: 3.0 (63 reviews)
Author: Justin Time

by Justin Time

iPhone

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: $2.99
In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

Weather
Utilities

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Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

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Shown for US

Price: $2.99
In-app purchases

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

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3.0 63 ratings · App Store

3/5Non stop notifications
Every time there is one storm worth notifying it sends 7,000 push notifications about each storm. 1 or 2 is fine but it’s gotta have a bug that sends too many. I love the sound for the alert but not that many times.

godfather part 2 · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Love hate relationship
Love that it shows exactly where they are and the path but every time you need it in a desperate situation it crashes continuously on you over and over and it’s a pain. By the time you get the path up it’s all over with so it’s kinda useless. If they would work the bugs out this is and could have the potential to be an outstanding tool for for spotters in the field or even people at home as another warning tool for them. Also this is for apple users only. If you have something so great and beneficial, why would you not make this accessible to all users to help or help save lives. I really like this app so I hope they work all the bugs and kinks out because it is very useful. Also make this app for all phones not just apple.

M00NDragon · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Used to be great. Now just obnoxious.
I’ve been using this app for years, and it’s always been the fastest and most accurate when it comes to alerting me about t-storms, hail, and most importantly, tornados. I’m not sure what changed, but at some point it stopped functioning correctly and now just sends endless alerts for the same events. We have a run-of-the-mill springtime thunderstorm moving through our area at the moment, and I have received at least two dozen alerts in the last twenty minutes or so, all saying exactly the same thing. This happens every time we get any type of weather event now. I’m currently looking for another app, because this one seems to have jumped the shark. Shame.

Aaron2881 · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Not working
I used to love this app. But over the past year or two, the 24hr tornado & hail forecast feature stopped working entirely. It’s just a blank screen with a question mark. This feature was the reason i used this app. I haven’t seen any updates or notification on if the developer is even working on this issue. Very disappointing. Please FIX THIS. Other people i know that have this app are experiencing the same issues.

Jenna stock · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Crashes when you need it
If I get a notification and click on it it crashes immediately. I close everything and open it back up to see where the alerts are and as soon as I click on one it crashes. Would be so much better if it actually loaded instead of crashing. At this point my news apps are more beneficial.

Sherbear94 · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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3.1
- Improved stability and fixed crashes - Improved loading of radar
3.2
- Wall cloud, funnel cloud, and wind gust reports as recommended by SkyWarn - Fixed landscape mode picker issue - Tornado and hail sightings can now be seen together
3.3
- Fixed radar bug
4.13
- FIxed Reporting issues
4.14
ios 6 crash fix
4.15
- ios 6 bug fix for real this time
4.21
- Hourly forecasts by holding down any area on the map - Radar legend
4.24
- Tornado warning areas
4.28
-radar is now under symbology data on the map
4.3
- IOS 8 Fixes - Better animated radar symbology
4.5
Fix for iOS 8 push alerts
5.0
- Fewer popups - Goes to map automatically
5.01
Crash fix
5.25
- Fixed back button on radar and forecast pages
5.26
- Fixed orientation issues for maps
5.28
- Severe thunderstorm warnings
5.29
- Saves map type and animated radar type - National radar fixed
5.32
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Fix connectivity issues Faster updates
5.49
Fixed radar maps Fixed push alerts
5.55
Fix push alerts
5.60
Bug fix that allows sighting details to be viewed
5.61
Radar fix
5.66
Radar settings review
6.1
Works with latest iOS
6.2 · 10 Dec 2025
Link update

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Alternatives

Tornado Alley. — Same category + similar ratings
US Weather Tornado Reports — Same category + similar ratings

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Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
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