Hurricane Tracker US vs Astro Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hurricane Tracker US
Track hurricanes, tropical storms, and tropical depressions with detailed storm tracks. This app provides weather information and allows manual logging of hurricane and storm data.
- Storm Tracks
- Hurricane Tracks
- Tropical Storm Tracks
- Tropical Depression Tracks
- Weather Information
- Manual Storm Logging
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Main Features: - Storm Tracks -Hurricane Tracks -Tropical Storm Tracks -Tropical Depression Tracks - Weather - Hurricane and storm manually log
Astro Vault
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A free space data app. The Astro Vault brings live space data to your pocket — from asteroids passing Earth to probes at the edge of the solar system. OVERHEAD • Track today's near-Earth objects with size, speed, and close-approach details • Follow the International Space Station on a live globe or list view • See what's passing above you based on your location PEOPLE IN SPACE • Browse the current crew aboard the International Space Station • Photos, biographies, and quick links to learn more DEEP SPACE • Live positions for Voyager, New Horizons, Parker Solar Probe, Juno, JWST, and more • Deep Space Network (DSN) tracking status when spacecraft are being monitored • Top-down solar system map with planets and a log-scale distance legend Built for space fans who want the latest numbers without digging through technical sites. Metric and imperial units supported. Data from NASA/JPL Horizons, NASA NeoWs, CelesTrak, and other public sources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Astro Vault at none against Hurricane Tracker US's shown. Astro Vault also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). Hurricane Tracker US's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hurricane Tracker US ships an update every 14 months, Astro Vault fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Hurricane Tracker US | Astro Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leticia Vila | Nate Thompson |
In-app purchases
Hurricane Tracker US
No in-app purchases
Astro Vault
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hurricane Tracker US free?
Is Astro Vault free?
Do Hurricane Tracker US or Astro Vault have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hurricane Tracker US or Astro Vault?
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