# Hurricane Tracker For iPad — Detailed Hurricane Tracker App > Comprehensive hurricane tracking app with real-time data, expert analysis, and alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by EZ Apps, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-tracker-for-ipad/id369266386 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [EZ Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/303585709) - Category: Weather, News - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99) - Rating: 4.80/5 from 11,136 App Store ratings · 183 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-04-26 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-tracker-for-ipad/id369266386/reviews.md ## What is Hurricane Tracker For iPad? 14 years of tracking storms on iOS devices! Debuted Aug 2009! Hurricane Tracker for iPad is the most used & most comprehensive tracking iPad app available on any platform. What makes Hurricane Tracker for iPad different from the others in the App Store: • Receive push alerts (by region) when a new storm forms or threatens landfall • 65+ maps/images • Current storm count widget • Audio Updates • In-depth written discussions and analysis from our team • Real-time National Hurricane Center Updates (All NHC advisories & maps) • Custom graphics from our team of experts. Exclusive “Alert Level” & “Impact Potential” maps. Not just basic NHC info. • Share information with friends/family via email, SMS, Facebook & Twitter • Super detailed tropical wave/invest information • Dozens of satellites • Much, much more! There is no other Hurricane tracking app out there that can match the amount of information you get-we guarantee it. Get the information you need to make informed decisions. Just look at our ratings for all versions over 14 years. We charge for our app because it’s not just an automated product, our team is constantly creating graphics & writing detailed discussions. This is our full-time job - keeping you informed. Hurricane Tracker for iPad covers The Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic Ocean & Eastern Pacific. Our app also covers any storms that may affect Hawaii. WHAT ARE THEY SAYING: *Houston Press: "Finally, there is Hurricane Tracker. This app may have the best interface of the bunch, with a sliding set of navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen. This one, unlike either of the others, has audio and video updates" *Email from Customer Scott DeLacy: "With the new maps under Outlook, you have SURPASSED everyone else out there...Hurricane Tracker is now British Virgin Islands Airways' primary tropical data source, No one comes close." *Valued Customer Ray 007: "As good a review as you can give a service!" *Valued Customer Dale Gattis: "I've been using this and Hurricane for the last two years and I have really come to rely on this app exclusively. Excellent!" *iPhone version of Hurricane Tracker is also available as its own app purchase. CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS: Web: www.hurrtracker.com Email: support@ezappsinc.com Twitter: @hurrtrackerapp (live, real-time updates) *Hurricane Tracker is an extremely data-intensive application. A WiFi or strong cellular signal is recommended for the best experience. ## Key features - Push alerts for storm formation and landfall - 65+ detailed maps and images - Audio updates - Expert written discussions and analysis - Real-time National Hurricane Center advisories - Custom graphics and alert levels - Tropical wave and invest information ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Category 1 Contribution | $0.99 | one-time | | Category 2 Contribution | $1.99 | one-time | | Category 3 Contribution | $3.99 | one-time | | Category 4 Contribution | $5.99 | one-time | | Category 5 Contribution | $9.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Hurricane Tracker For iPad? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Comprehensive hurricane information - 🌍 Useful for coastal residents - 📊 Detailed graphics and data - 🔔 Timely alerts and updates - 💻 Accessible on multiple devices **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 🔍 Cluttered and confusing interface - 💰 Aggressive upselling for premium features - ⏱️ Slow to update with latest information - 🔒 Login and subscription issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to log in or access premium features - Outdated information not being updated promptly - Compatibility issues with newer devices and OS versions - Frequent crashes and freezes during high-usage periods - Push notifications not working as expected **Most requested features** - Improved user interface and navigation - Faster and more reliable updates - Better integration with other weather services - Ability to customize notifications and alerts - Offline access to critical hurricane data ## Recent user reviews (10 of 183) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-tracker-for-ipad/id369266386/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Used to be a nice app *2026-08-14, version 5.1* Used to work fine. Latest redesign gives you lots of things that look like you could be able to tap but they do nothing. Also seems like everything has moved behind a paywall. I made a bookmark for the National Hurricane Center… easy to use and more info. ### 1/5 — Suddenly behind a paywall *2026-07-20, version 5.1* This app was free to use for years. Suddenly everything of any use is behind a paywall. What a terrible thing to do to long-time users. ### 3/5 — Money money money! *2026-07-19, version 5.1* I got this app years ago. The features are great if you pay. Each time I use it, there’s another feature that’s no longer available and is now a part of the paid program. I’m deleting it. It’s no longer useful. ### 1/5 — Used to be my go-to app *2026-07-19, version 5.1* Used to be a great app to keep me up-to-date on hurricane activity. Now it seems, most all graphics are hidden behind a paywall. Guess I’m back to the App Store to find something else. ### 3/5 — Money hog *2026-07-18, version 5.1* This app used to be good. Now you have to pay for basic data. No one cares anymore about the average individual looking for information important to life. ### 1/5 — Used to be a great app *2026-07-15, version 5.1* Used to be a great app. Can’t even log in any more. Why did you make it do difficult? ### 3/5 — Paid for lifetime premium *2025-10-09, version 5.1* I paid for premium on app. Now it is gone. Can you help or fix ### 5/5 — Wouldn’t be without it! *2025-10-05, version 5.1* Have used this Hurricane Tracker for several years and wouldn’t be without it…no matter if it’s a mild or an active hurricane season. Having it is my reassurance that I will have the information I need if I need it. Small price to pay for Premium and the peace of mind knowing I can refer to it, trust it and make plans if necessary in good timing. ### 1/5 — Use to be good *2025-08-23, version 5.1* I’ve had the premium subscription for years. It isn’t updated like it once was, right now some of the information is over 24 hours old. ### 5/5 — Clunky UI, but used for years *2025-08-14, version 5.1* Live very near the Gulf of Mexico in SETX. 100% useful. When the wind is wailing and the rain pelting, this app brings in all the data for a clear picture of TS activity. Trustworthy. =Peace= ## Frequently asked questions about Hurricane Tracker For iPad ### What does Hurricane Tracker do? Hurricane Tracker provides comprehensive storm tracking information for the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic Ocean, Eastern Pacific, and storms affecting Hawaii. It offers real-time data, expert analysis, and push alerts to keep users informed about developing tropical systems. ### What are the key features of Hurricane Tracker? Key features include push alerts for new storms and landfall threats, over 65 maps and images, audio updates, in-depth written discussions and analysis from experts, real-time National Hurricane Center advisories, and custom graphics like 'Alert Level' and 'Impact Potential' maps. ### How much does Hurricane Tracker cost? The app is a paid application. The developers charge for the app because it is not an automated product; their team actively creates graphics and writes detailed discussions, making it their full-time job to keep users informed. ### What devices is Hurricane Tracker compatible with? This version of Hurricane Tracker is specifically designed for iPad. An iPhone version is also available as a separate app purchase. A strong cellular signal or WiFi is recommended due to the data-intensive nature of the application. ### Who would benefit from using Hurricane Tracker? Anyone living in or traveling to hurricane-prone areas, including residents, businesses, emergency responders, and meteorologists, would benefit from this app. It provides the detailed information needed to make informed decisions during hurricane season. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.1 — 2023-06-27 - We are introducing active storm widgets! No more opening the app to see if there are active systems. See this information right on your home screen! Small widget - will display up to 4 storm types. When there are active systems, this widget will only display storm types with active storms. When there are no active storms, it will display 4 storm categories (hurricanes, tropical storms, depressions & invests) showing "0" storms. Medium widget - will always display up the 5 storm types even if they are "0". Widgets will automatically refresh and pull the latest storm counts from the server. Widgets will also update when you launch the app. When you tap on a widget, you will be taken to the "Current Storms" section of the app to view information on active storms. Storm types with active systems will animate and show the number of active storms within each storm type. The number represents how many active systems there currently are within that storm type. For example, if "hurricanes" is showing a "1" then that means there is one active hurricane we are tracking. The storm types are hurricanes (red), tropical storms (orange), depressions (green), potential tropical cyclones (blue), and invests (teal). Note: Due to limited space within the small widget, it will only show up to 4 storm types at once. The medium widget will always show the status of all 5 storm types. Widgets will display Atlantic or Eastern Pacific storm counts based on your "default basin settings" located in the settings panel of the app. - Bug fixes ### 5.0.5 — 2022-06-08 - fixed crashing error when using the share feature - numerous bug updates - under the hood improvements - compatible with the latest versions of iPad OS ### 5.0.2 — 2017-09-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Compatibility with iOS 11 - Bug fixes & improved speed of the app - Added a video tutorial in the settings panel ### 5.0.1 — 2017-06-05 Version 5.0.1 Changes: > Added In-App purchases for users that would like to give a little extra to support our app & service. You can find these options in settings. Version 5.0 Changes: > To celebrate our 7th full season of tracking tropical storms and hurricanes, we are back this season with our biggest update ever! Due to the changes we wanted to make, our app now supports iOS 8+. Here's what's new in Version 5.0: PUSH ALERTS: • New push notification service (Launch the app at least once to configure push alerts so you will receive them going forward) • Receive push alerts based on region (you can choose up to 3 regions in the new settings panel • Added push alert section in app to view current and all recent alerts (app will open to this view when you tap on a push alert) • Rich push notifications with images are supported on devices running iOS 10+ • New push notification sound (wind). MULTITASKING: • Use Hurricane Tracker for iPad side by side along with another app on supported iPad •Slide over support on all iPads CHANGE DEFAULT BASIN: • The Atlantic basin is default, but you can change it to Eastern Pacific in the settings app • If you change the default basin to Eastern Pacific, the app will launch to the Eastern Pacific overview page when the app is opened and will also direct the overview, current storms, and outlook sections to Eastern Pacific • You can change back to Atlantic at anytime if you wish. CURRENT STORM DATA: • The app will now stay open in the background instead of fully closing • Each time the app is opened, the section you were viewing will auto-refresh to ensure you're getting the latest information • The new white animated hurricane symbol at the top is the new refresh button! Tap on it to refresh content • Pull down anywhere in the app to also refresh data • A new white progress bar will display while a section is loading. NEW SETTINGS PANEL: • Select Default Basin • Select up to three regions to receive push alerts for • In-App purchases for users that would like to give a little extra to support our app & service • Review & rate the app • Share app with a friend • App support • App tips • Team contact information. UI CHANGES: • New app tips alert will display when the app is first launched • New sections • Support for all iPad resolutions • New navigation bar with better placed controls • Replaced activity spinner with a white progress bar • White animated hurricane symbol at the top is the new refresh button - it spins when the section is loading! • Enabled swipe gestures on sides of pages to go back and forth • New pull to refresh animation which now shows a blue wave. > We have also made several fixes to many bugs that were reported and improved the overall stability and speed of the app. We hope you enjoy this new version, we have worked hard to continue to bring you the latest updates on the tropics! Please leave a new review and let us know what you think of the new update. Thanks for using Hurricane Tracker for iPad! ~ EZ Apps, Inc. ### 4.2 — 2014-05-18 - App is fully up to date for the 2017 hurricane season - Added the ability to share a screenshot from Hurricane Tracker via Messages, Facebook, Mail, Twitter...Keep friends & family informed with Hurricane information! The share button is located in the top left of the app. App will share whatever is on your screen when you tap the share button - Please open & launch the app once after updating to have the app register on our new push notification network to ensure you will receive push alerts. 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