Comparison

OBX Hurricane Tracker vs Hurricane Tracker App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Hurricane Tracker App

Features
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Stay informed and prepared during hurricane season with the Hurricane Tracker app! Track active storms in real-time, review historical storm data, and access essential preparedness resources to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe. Key Features: Real-Time Storm Tracking: View active storm systems across the Atlantic with detailed information on each storm's location, intensity, and movement. Detailed Storm Data: Tap on any active storm to access comprehensive details, including wind speed, pressure, movement direction, and temperature. Interactive Forecast Charts: Analyze storm intensity and category levels with easy-to-read charts. Quickly see which storms pose the greatest threat based on their wind speeds and classification. Map View of Storm Locations: Get a visual overview of storm locations on a map, complete with interactive markers that show you the latest data for each storm. Historical Storm Data: Dive into the past and explore data on previous hurricanes and storms. Access historical information to understand trends and prepare based on past storm behavior. Personalized Preparedness Checklist: Be prepared with a comprehensive checklist tailored to hurricane readiness. Mark items as completed and filter by essential tasks to ensure you have everything you need in an emergency. Safety Tips: Access valuable safety tips and resources to help you stay safe before, during, and after a storm. Whether you're monitoring a hurricane's path or reviewing historical storm data to understand patterns, the Hurricane Tracker app provides the tools and information you need to stay safe and prepared during storm season. Perfect For: Individuals in hurricane-prone areas Emergency planners and safety-conscious individuals Anyone wanting real-time storm updates, historical data, and preparedness tips Download Hurricane Tracker today and take control of your hurricane preparedness. Stay safe, stay informed!

Screenshots

OBX Hurricane Tracker4 screens
Hurricane Tracker App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hurricane Tracker App at none against OBX Hurricane Tracker's shown. Hurricane Tracker App also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OBX Hurricane Tracker versus Hurricane Tracker App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBX Hurricane TrackerHurricane Tracker App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercorey hoggardDeisy Renteria

In-app purchases

None

OBX Hurricane Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Hurricane Tracker App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBX Hurricane Tracker free?
OBX Hurricane Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hurricane Tracker App free?
Hurricane Tracker App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OBX Hurricane Tracker or Hurricane Tracker App have ads?
OBX Hurricane Tracker shows ads; Hurricane Tracker App does not.

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