Comparison

HailSpot vs Hurricane Tracker

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

Head to head
About

HailSpot

Capture real-time photos and videos of hail storms. Your submitted reports can help establish damage for roof repairs, and if used, you get paid. Quickly manage your property portfolio and keep sales representatives informed for inspections and emergency repairs.

Highlights
  • Real-time hail storm photo/video capture
  • Submit hail reports for potential payment
  • Manage property portfolios
  • Track clients and potential clients
  • Inform sales reps for inspections
  • Facilitate emergency roof repairs
Features
Read full description

Take real-time pictures/videos of hail storms. If your submitted hail report is used to establish damage and get the roof repaired, then you get paid! Quickly get your property portfolio (clients & potentials client) into the NextHail database. Keep Sales & Account Reps informed and ready to perform an inspection, and possibly make emergency repairs.

About

Hurricane Tracker

This app provides comprehensive tools for tracking tornadoes, cyclones, tropical storms, and weather warnings. It features interactive maps, radar, satellite imagery, and wind probability data in an easy-to-understand interface.

Highlights
  • Interactive hurricane tracking maps
  • Updated radar and satellite images
  • Sea temperature imagery
  • Hurricane wind probability
  • Tropical storm wind data
Features
Read full description

The most complete tools for tracking tornadoes, cyclones, tropical storms, and weather warnings are provided by Hurricane & Storm Tracker. Unlike other apps, a gorgeous interface will not overwhelm you with cluttered screens. We provide you with precisely what you require in an understandable manner. Features : - Interactive tracking maps for each hurricane. - Radar, satellite and sea temperature images automatically updated in the app! - Hurricane Wind Probability - Tropical Storm Wind Hurricane & Storm Tracker App offers you 3 unique plans. Subscribe to have unlimited access to premium version of the app. 1 Week - $6.99 1 Month - $ 17.99 1 Year - $ 44.99 * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription will automatically renew. You can cancel your subscription in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the next subscription cycle. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. For more details : https://appsattulsivasani.blogspot.com/2024/09/tulsi-vasanis-privacy-policy.html https://appsattulsivasani.blogspot.com/2024/09/tulsi-vasanis-terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

HailSpot4 screens
Hurricane Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HailSpot at none against Hurricane Tracker's 3. HailSpot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, rating 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. Hurricane Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. HailSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HailSpot against 5.0 for Hurricane Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HailSpot ships an update every 3 weeks, Hurricane Tracker every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
HailSpot versus Hurricane Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHailSpotHurricane Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeancumVenturesTulsi Vasani

Customer experience

HailSpot

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hurricane Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HailSpot

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hurricane Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Hurricane Tracker One Week$3.997 Days
  • Hurricane Tracker One Month$5.991 Month
  • Hurricane Tracker One Year$24.991 Year

Questions

Is HailSpot free?
HailSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hurricane Tracker free?
Hurricane Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HailSpot or Hurricane Tracker?
HailSpot and Hurricane Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do HailSpot or Hurricane Tracker have ads?
Hurricane Tracker shows ads; HailSpot does not.
Which is updated more often, HailSpot or Hurricane Tracker?
HailSpot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hurricane Tracker every 8 months. Most recently, HailSpot was updated on June 5, 2026 and Hurricane Tracker on September 23, 2026.

Other comparisons