# Hurricane Tracker Pro vs 479WX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 479WX at 100% against Hurricane Tracker Pro's 25%. 479WX also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.0). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

479WX is free to download; Hurricane Tracker Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

479WX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Hurricane Tracker Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of 479WX's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hurricane Tracker Pro | 479WX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-tracker-pro/id1086426975/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/479wx/id6770433081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | #194 |
| Size | 0 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [corey hoggard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042853133) | [Denton Sachs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697108400) |

## What reviewers say

### Hurricane Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-tracker-pro/id1086426975)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Track hurricanes, tropical storms, and depressions globally with interactive maps. Access detailed data layers including cloud cover, tracks, precipitation, and wind information. This app provides professional-grade weather tracking.

**Highlights:** Global cloud cover, Hurricane tracks, Chance of development, Tropical storm and depression tracks, Wave height and direction, Precipitation data, Buoy and ship observations, Global surface winds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 479WX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/479wx/id6770433081)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides a local weather grid for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, featuring live radar, active alerts, and community storm reports. It offers a map-first experience to track changing skies, watch live severe weather coverage, and share observations with others.

**Highlights:** Live interactive radar for local storm tracking, Severe weather alerts, watches, and warnings, Community storm reports with media, Live severe weather coverage, Map layers for weather context, Focus on Northwest Arkansas and River Valley

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hurricane Tracker Pro free?

Hurricane Tracker Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 479WX free?

479WX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hurricane Tracker Pro or 479WX?

479WX is rated higher. Hurricane Tracker Pro averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 479WX averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hurricane Tracker Pro or 479WX have ads?

Hurricane Tracker Pro shows ads; 479WX does not.

### Which is more popular, Hurricane Tracker Pro or 479WX?

Hurricane Tracker Pro currently peaks at #170 in the App Store charts, and 479WX at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*