Which hail map app fits the way you work?
The best hail map app for a roofer depends on the question being asked. You might need a place to record today's knocks, a source of prospecting data, a storm replay or a public report to research an event.
This roundup is published by StormLens. It is a selection guide based on public product information, not a lab test or a ranking of map accuracy. The fit judgments are ours. Competitor facts have first-party links and the date checked beside them. NOAA is included as a public research resource, not a commercial canvassing app.
Compare the starting points
| Option | Best suited to, in our assessment | Published access or pricing |
|---|---|---|
| StormLens | Roofers starting with a hail map and their own door tracking | Free plan; the Pro plan is $49.99 per user per month or $499.99 per user per year. |
| HailTrace | Companies evaluating supplied prospecting data alongside storm maps | Free 1-star maps; paid subscription amounts not published on the plans page. Plans, checked 2026-10-21. |
| Hail Recon / Interactive Hail Maps | Roofers who want radar replay within a coverage-based map subscription | Single-payment annual plans: $999 one state/region, $1,499 three, $1,999 nationwide. Pricing, checked 2026-10-21. |
| HailStrike | Buyers who want to examine animated storm analysis and report options | Premium Plus+ $149/month; Ultimate $249/month. Five subusers included with subscriptions. Pricing, checked 2026-10-21. |
| NOAA Storm Prediction Center | Readers researching public storm observations | Public browser reports and CSV downloads, accessed without payment. Storm reports, checked 2026-10-21. |
These prices describe different products and billing units. They are not a cost ranking. Confirm coverage, user access, report allowances and renewal terms before choosing a paid plan.
StormLens: begin with the doors you already work
The StormLens free plan combines the hail map and address search with six door statuses and a prospect list. Company names and logos are included on reports. Phone verification provides 3 report credits, with no credit card required; one credit unlocks one property.
Pro adds unlimited reports, full property hail history, custom statuses and tags, saved lists, territories, routes, rep goals, timelines, a leaderboard, storm alerts and the web app. Android is available; the iPhone app is in Apple review. This is a fit for organizing your own work before paying for more reports and team tools. Supplied contact datasets and radar replay are not part of the StormLens offer described here.
HailTrace: consider the prospecting-data options
HailTrace advertises residential and commercial data options. Plans, checked 2026-10-21. Its homepage lists iPhone and Android support and describes meteorologist-led storm mapping. Homepage, checked 2026-10-21.
Our assessment: this belongs on the shortlist when the buying decision includes acquiring prospect information. Compare a demonstration of that information with the contacts your team already maintains. We did not test data quality or verify a claim of superior mapping accuracy.
Hail Recon: consider replay and contact lookup
Interactive Hail Maps advertises Hail Replay. Homepage, checked 2026-10-21. Its canvassing page advertises homeowner contact lookup. Canvassing, checked 2026-10-21. Browser access and native iPhone, iPad and Android apps are listed. Homepage, checked 2026-10-21.
Our assessment: it is worth a demonstration if reviewing how a storm developed matters to your research. An ongoing free app plan and included user count are not published on the pricing page checked. Pricing, checked 2026-10-21. Ask about team access before comparing costs.
HailStrike: inspect the animation and report choices
HailStrike describes AniSwath as animated storm maps showing factors including direction and duration. Its homepage also advertises free GO access and a free daily summary. Homepage, checked 2026-10-21. The mobile page advertises Android and iOS support. Mobile, checked 2026-10-21.
Our assessment: investigate it if animation is part of how you review a storm. Do not assume the advertised free access includes every paid report or monitoring tool. Complete free-tier entitlements are not published on the homepage checked. Homepage, checked 2026-10-21. Paid report allowances differ by plan. Pricing, checked 2026-10-21.
NOAA SPC: use public observations for research
The Storm Prediction Center publishes hail, wind and tornado reports with locations and times. It labels the reports preliminary and uses UTC times. Storm reports, checked 2026-10-21.
Our assessment: this is useful when you want to examine the reported observations yourself. Treat it as a research source rather than a substitute for the door tracking, territory and report workflow you are choosing a commercial app to handle.
Choose with the same property and task
Compare what you can do with one familiar address. Can you understand the date and source? Is the feature you need included in the plan? Can your rep explain the information without overstating it?
StormLens shows NOAA radar estimates, not confirmed roof damage. No purchase decision should depend on treating a weather map as an inspection. Hail of 0.5 or 0.75 inch can damage roofs, especially older ones; an on-site inspection establishes the condition of the roof.