OBX Hurricane Tracker vs BreezeCheck
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
BreezeCheck
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Experience the convenience of having air and pollen quality information right at your wrist with BreezeCheck for your Apple Watch. This app provides real-time updates on air and pollen quality based on your current location, helping you stay informed and breathe easier. -Real-Time Air and Pollen Quality: BreezeCheck provides up-to-date information about the air and pollen quality in your area. The app uses reliable data sources to provide accurate and timely information. -Location-Based Information: BreezeCheck uses your current location (or a user provided location) to provide relevant air and pollen quality data. Whether you’re at home, work, or on the go, you’ll always have the information you need. -Simple and Intuitive Interface: BreezeCheck is designed with simplicity and usability in mind. The app presents all the information you need in a clear and easy-to-understand format.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BreezeCheck at none against OBX Hurricane Tracker's shown. BreezeCheck also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
OBX Hurricane Tracker ships an update every 9 months, BreezeCheck every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBX Hurricane Tracker | BreezeCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | corey hoggard | Rafael Francisco |
In-app purchases
OBX Hurricane Tracker
No in-app purchases
BreezeCheck
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is OBX Hurricane Tracker free?
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