OBX Hurricane Tracker vs pollen.ny
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OBX Hurricane Tracker
Track hurricanes, tropical storms, and depressions in the Atlantic with detailed mapping layers. Access real-time data on cloud cover, wave height, precipitation, and wind from official sources.
- Hurricane, tropical storm, and depression tracking
- Atlantic Ocean focus with Outer Banks detail
- Global cloud cover layer
- Wave height and precipitation data
- NOAA buoy and ship observations
- GPS location integration
- Global surface wind data
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OBX Hurricane Tracker is an interactive mapping application for tracking hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions in the Atlantic ocean with a focus on the outer banks of North Carolina. All data comes from the NHC, NOAA and NWS. Listed below are the featured layers of this application. -Global Cloud Cover -Hurricane Tracks -NHC Chance of Development -Tropical Storm Tracks -Tropical Depression Tracks -Wave Height Data -3 Hour Precipitation Data -NOAA Buoy and Ship Observation Data -GPS Location -Wave Direction -Global Surface Winds
pollen.ny
Track local pollen levels in New York City with real research data and live forecasts. Explore seasonal trends, compare observations, and receive smart alerts for rising pollen counts. Designed for allergy-conscious individuals and researchers.
- Fordham research data
- Google forecast integration
- Interactive heatmap
- Historical trends
- Smart alerts
- Data source comparison
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Pollen.ny helps you track pollen in and around New York City using real research data and live forecast signals. Follow daily pollen counts from Fordham University’s two monitoring sites, explore seasonal trends, and compare local observations with forecast data in a clear, interactive interface. Features: - Fordham Research Data Daily pollen counts from Louis Calder Center (Armonk) and Lincoln Center (NYC), including type breakdowns. - Google Forecast Integration Multi-day pollen outlook for Tree, Grass, and Weed categories. - Interactive Heatmap Explore regional pollen intensity with map overlays and location markers. - Historical Trends Visualize patterns over time with interactive charts and year-over-year comparisons. - Smart Alerts Set personal thresholds and get notified when pollen levels rise. - Data Source Comparison Compare observed counts and forecast signals to better understand current conditions. - Built for clarity Designed for students, researchers, and allergy-conscious New Yorkers who want a cleaner way to explore pollen data. Data sources Fordham University pollen monitoring data (student-collected and analyzed) Google Pollen API forecast data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: pollen.ny at 5.0 against OBX Hurricane Tracker's 2.9. pollen.ny also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). OBX Hurricane Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
pollen.ny holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively.
OBX Hurricane Tracker ships an update every 9 months, pollen.ny monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBX Hurricane Tracker | pollen.ny |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | corey hoggard | Sabri Sonmez |
Customer experience
OBX Hurricane Tracker
pollen.ny
In-app purchases
OBX Hurricane Tracker
No in-app purchases
pollen.ny
No in-app purchases
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