Comparison

Hurricane.io vs Windy Route

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

Head to head
About

Hurricane.io

Become a massive hurricane in this online strategy game. Absorb clouds to grow, destroy cities to gain powers, and compete against other players worldwide. Can you become the ultimate storm?

Highlights
  • Grow by absorbing clouds and smaller hurricanes
  • Destroy cities to charge special powers
  • Compete against real players globally
  • Collect coins for power upgrades
  • View real-world hurricane data
  • Live text chat for socialization
  • Offline mode available
Features
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///// GROW. SURVIVE. DESTROY! Hurricane.io is an online strategy game where you are the hurricane. You'll start as a tiny tropical storm, but by absorbing clouds you can get massive in no time. Destroying cities charges special powers, but you'll shrink while on land. Activate your powers at the perfect time to unleash chaos on the world ⁠— and the competition! That's right. You're not the only cyclone around, and angering a bigger hurricane might get you eaten. But when you're a Perfect Storm, the whole sky is yours to devour! How long can you survive? How big can you get? And how much destruction can you cause? ///// FEATURES Compete against real players from around the world Gain size and wind speed by absorbing clouds… or smaller hurricanes! Destroy cities to charge and unleash devastating powers Collect coins to trade for stronger powers See real-world hurricane data from JTWC & NHC Socialize and strategize in live text chat Use Party Mode to play in private rooms with friends Hurricane.io is played online by default, but offline mode is available at all times. ///// DISCORD Want to befriend other hurricanes? Found a bug or other in-game problem? Join our official Discord community! Developers and players alike will be glad to say hi and help out. https://discord.gg/9CFM6dQDXx The End User License Agreement can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Windy Route

Features
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Windy Route is a co-op survival driving game. Your car is broken down in the middle of an endless desert road — repair it piece by piece while fighting off the dangers of the wasteland, then drive as far as you can before it breaks down again. FEATURES • Endless Desert Road — Every run is a race against distance. Push your best km further with each attempt. • Repair Your Car — Find and reattach all 7 car parts (doors, hood, trunk, windshield) scattered across the world to get moving again. • Fight or Flee — Zombies, armed raiders, and wolves roam the wasteland. Arm yourself with pistols, rifles, shotguns, and sniper rifles, or just outrun them. • Day & Night Cycle — The desert gets a lot more dangerous after dark. • Tornadoes — Random tornadoes sweep across the road, lifting and throwing cars and players. Keep your eyes on the horizon, steer clear, or take shelter inside a building. • Manage Your Resources — Keep an eye on fuel, food, and ammo. Running out in the middle of nowhere is never good news. • Loot & Sell — Scavenge valuables from the road and sell them at trading posts for coins. • Customize — Spend your coins on cosmetics: hats, sunglasses, backpacks, car paint, and more. • Play Solo or Co-op — Host or join a friend's game with a simple code, or add friends and invite them straight from your friends list, and take on the road together. • Checkpoints Every 5km — Rest stops and bridges mark your progress up to 30km and beyond. • Leaderboards & Achievements — Compete for the longest route and unlock achievements as you play. How far can you make it?

Screenshots

Hurricane.io4 screens
Windy Route4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Windy Route at none against Hurricane.io's 17. Windy Route also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hurricane.io sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Windy Route asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hurricane.io ships an update every 6 weeks, Windy Route every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hurricane.io versus Windy Route: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurricane.ioWindy Route
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size357 MB433 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVidreya GamingTalha CALIK

Bugs and requests

Hurricane.io

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • Graphical issues and performance problems
  • Inconsistent or non-functioning in-app purchases
  • Inability to log in or create accounts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add single-player/offline mode
  • Improve server stability and matchmaking
  • Implement better anti-cheat/anti-hack measures
  • Introduce more game modes and content updates
  • Allow for private/custom servers

Windy Route

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Hurricane.io

One-time17
  • 200 Coins$1.99
  • 200 coins$1.99
  • 500 Coins$2.99
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  • 500 coins$2.99
  • 1000 Coins$3.99
  • 1,000 coins$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 2000 Coins$4.99
  • 2,000 coins$4.99
  • 5000 Coins$5.99
  • 5,000 coins$5.99
  • 10,000 Coins$9.99
  • 10,000 coins$9.99
  • 25,000 Coins$19.99
  • 25,000 coins$19.99
  • 50,000 Coins$34.99
  • 150,000 Coins$59.99
None

Windy Route

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hurricane.io free?
Hurricane.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Windy Route free?
Windy Route is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hurricane.io or Windy Route have ads?
Both Hurricane.io and Windy Route show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hurricane.io or Windy Route?
Hurricane.io ships an update every 6 weeks, and Windy Route every 2 days. Most recently, Hurricane.io was updated on October 29, 2026 and Windy Route on October 29, 2026.

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