global storms Reviews

by Gcoost

I was astonished to find that globalstorms does NOT follow its own settings...when you first set it up, you are given three choices as a setting:
(1) Never use your location
(2) Use your location only while using app
(3) Always use your location

Well, I chose (2), because I thought it only fair that an application might need your location info while you are using it, so that it runs more efficiently or better, etc.
However, after I left the application - stopping it, I noticed that I still have a banner running at the top of my screen which says,”NOAA Now is Actively Using Your Location.
I went to the website to the privacy information located at the bottom of the page, and was informed that the company that runs and oh AAA now does not knowingly pass your personal information on to anyone. That being said, if that is the case then why does it need to run in the background, even when you have left the application and closed it? Because what it is telling you is not actually what it does. For that reason I am uninstalling this application and sending a notice to the Better Business Bureau about the company’s misrepresentation of its product.
Caveat emptor - let the buyer beware (even though this application version it’s free)

by Screw It. Seriously.

I’ve used globalstorms every year during hurricane season without complaint. Today when I used globalstorms for the first time this year to check on Cristobal’s storm track, an app popped up. Fine. However, there was no way to close globalstorms . Not fine. So now I have no advance warning on what could very well be the next Katrina because some predatory lender wants me to apply for a loan? When we say “capitalism kills”, crap like this is what we’re talking about.

by Ouiser B.

globalstorms used to be awesome (especially the hurricane tracker), even with ads...but now, when it’s opened, you are given the option to buy and go ad-free, or to continue with ads...only you are now inundated with ads. Every single time you go to a new screen, an ad pops up and there’s no way to close it....EVERY. TIME. So you wait 10-15 seconds for it to close on it’s own and/or give you the option to close the ad...nothing happens so you have to minimize globalstorms and open it back up for it to move on to the next screen...nobody has time for that in a weather emergency. So much for the “option” to go ad-free...no thanks...

by Samkov0202

What happened to globalstorms ? I know we are in times that many people and companies desperately need money, but now every time I click any item, an ad pops up. The annoying thing is that it doesn’t go away AND there is no “x” or “skip” to exit the ad. I think that’s ilegal, btw.
I end up giving up and closing globalstorms . I look for information somewhere else.

by Allen Lieberman

Developer apparently does not use their own app. Ads with sounds??? Forget this. Content not worth the price of removing ads. Image quality very LOW resolution.

Don’t bother supporting app developers that ram full page ads down your throat. Especially when there are tons of other apps that provide same information at better quality than what you find here.

by TineastTN

globalstorms is now useless. O never get past the ad. I have used globalstorms for several years and loved it. It has ads but that was fine until today when the ad would never go away. I don’t need an app that does nothing but show me a Lending Tree ad over and over again!
7/31 - problem was corrected but has not stayed corrected. In the middle of a hurricane come up the coast the Lending Tree ad once again will not go away.

by Jabilello

I was looking for NOAA hurricane information.. projected track, wind speed probabilities, etc that you find on the NOAA Hurricane Center web page.. so, all the pretty pictures they have in their ad just are not available in globalstorms... only gives satellite images (which are pretty, but not very informative), and the text updates that are releases 4x per day (they are informative, but a lot of info to sift through).. there is other information , but hurricane info is very limited.. so disappointed..

by Jeanne-d-Arc

globalstorms tries to force you to pay to remove ads even if you don’t mind ads by removing features as well.

globalstorms maker should simply not offer a free version if what they actually intend is a paid version. I resent the strong arm tactics to pretend that they offer a free version when in fact all they want to do is threaten you with removal of features if you don’t pay “to remove ads.”

What they mean is that it is a trial version of a paid app and not a free app.

They should say what they mean instead of pretending otherwise. Being straightforward is more impressive to me than lying.

So I am going to delete globalstorms. It doesn’t do anything I can’t get from another app anyway.

by Doodle Sis

I now HATE globalstorms. At first it gave me the options to “never use your location” “only use your location while using globalstorms” “ always use your location” well I chose the second one, but then it said saving your location, then it said globalstorms will always use my location. globalstorms actually works fine, it is 💯 garenteed to be right! 😁 However a week later someone hacked my account then found my location while I was reading a book. It is not a reliable app and I do not recommend it no matter what! 😡😡😡😡😡😡😦😦😦😦😦👿👿👿👿👿😾😾😾😾😾😾👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

by Logic4pd

Asked about settings for location first (new this year) Theapp asked that I either the pay subscription fee or see ads. I selected ads... I then selected Atlantic basin and an ad comes up for lending tree.. Okay...but it never goes away and you can’t close it so the application is now useless. Tried multiple times. globalstorms was only ok before but I used it for a number of years. Now going to delete. You sometimes wonder what the owners are thinking and if they even care. Done!

by TrueReview12

**Update**
CS refuses to respond to emails. Stay away from any of this companies apps.

They just want your money. Do not subscribe to anything or turn on location services or notifications. This new company has now started scamming people for information that’s available on NOAA website. The previous owner of NOAA Now used to have a $9.99 fully functional app called NOAA now pro. They discontinued the paid version so that they can make more money by charging a reoccurring monthly fee to remove the bloat ware that they added to the free app.

Don’t support these companies that offer a paid full version then take it away and only offer a subscription to get rid of the rubbish. Don’t download it even though it’s free because you’re only going to encourage other app developers with paid apps to do the same.

That’s how in app purchases and games that only require a data connection started. Don’t help them start another disaster!!

by Donnamo05

I just installed without reading the comments first!!!! I’m getting out of globalstorms Store right now and definitely going to uninstall globalstorms because the most recent message said that although they had it where globalstorms could use their location while they were using globalstorms (globalstorms actually kept keeping up with their location) BEWARE!!! I should have known better! I’ve got into all kinds of trouble for not reading the comments before buying but I never thought to look at the comments on a free app before installing!

by Bud1058

Originally globalstorms had local radar, then after a short time, it was stopped, there are many pop up ads to deal with that cover the whole screen and you have to wait the time period with each one. Now it pops up with an ad for their new weather app which has weather radar. I won't get anything else from them, it's a bait and switch.

by Cnh99

It's a great informative and scientifically oriented medium of delivering weather updates.
Only quirk would be each time you leave globalstorms it closes what you were last reading and you have to go back and find it. Possibly adding a little notification pop up on the side saying how many new posts have been added since the post you began reading.

by Fabian3sg

All info is there. Including maps etc. but occasionally I cannot navigate easily. Not intuitive enough. Otherwise I’d give it 5 stars.

by Halb2524

It is a safety item. Every time there is a weather or related watch, warning or whatever -- it shows up here. All of the information shows up. There are the complete NOAA texts, maps, references to addit'l info, if it exists, anything else relevant.

I think I have 20 (+/-) weather apps between the iPad and iPhone. They change from time to time, depending on globalstorms development, seasons, etc. But globalstorms hasn't been deleted yet.

globalstorms is especially relevant during severe weather season here in the Midwest for tornadoes, hail, thunderstorms, flooding.

Simple and relevant. Good.

by IrishLass004

The information provided on the above subject is crucial to my family and myself.
My family lives along the Jersey shore and I visit them frequently.
Thank you for such updated information.

by Susie Boca

Really liked the graphics back during Wilma. Having a hard time finding the storms off Africa that eventually effect us in Boca/SFL. Can see some coming, but can no longer predict. I predicted Wilma hitting Boca 2 weeks out. Zero training....just 30 years plus watching path off Africa and impact on SFL.

by DKN01

This was the most useful weather app during Hurricane Irma! Was able to advise loved ones and friends of her path and about when to expect it to start and finish.

by Richbsolo

Very informative, very accurate always allow you to get prepared if necessary . Having this information is a must this time of year. Thanks to everyone at noaa.

by MizMM

globalstorms tries to force you to pay to remove ads even if you don’t mind ads by removing features as well.

globalstorms maker should simply not offer a free version if what they actually intend is a paid version. I resent the strong arm tactics to pretend that they offer a free version when in fact all they want to do is threaten you with removal of features if you don’t pay “to remove ads.”

What they mean is that it is a trial version of a paid app and not a free app.

They should say what they mean instead of pretending otherwise. Being straightforward is more impressive to me than lying.

So I am going to delete globalstorms. It doesn’t do anything I can’t get from another app anyway.

by JCwired

After using this one for years I have found that the categorizing of images which are FREE from NOAA are not consistent with what images cover what regions.

It is not uncommon for globalstorms to crash then you have to restart globalstorms yet again which is more than an annoyance. Recently they wanted to start charging users for what they are providing which is a joke.

by Tenielsen

I like to see what's going on in Florida because my bothers are down there. I just wish everyone good luck and hope no one gets killed.
Love
Todd

by Captain Kev Dog

I live and have a boat in an hurricane area, so great to be able to check quickly on potential hurricane issues. Truly a wonderful resource!!!!