Comparison

Hurricane Tracker vs Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG

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

Head to head
About

Hurricane Tracker

Stay informed about tropical storms with detailed tracking, real-time updates, and expert analysis. Receive push alerts for storm formation and landfall threats, access numerous maps and images, and get audio updates. Make informed decisions with exclusive impact potential maps and comprehensive data.

Highlights
  • Push alerts for storm formation and landfall
  • 65+ maps and images
  • Audio updates
  • Written discussions and analysis
  • Real-time National Hurricane Center updates
  • Custom expert graphics
  • Tropical wave/invest information
Features
Currently charting
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14 years of tracking storms on iOS! Hurricane Tracker launched in Aug 2009! Over 300,000 active users! Hurricane Tracker is the most used & most comprehensive tracking app available on any platform. What makes Hurricane Tracker different from the others in the App Store: • Receive push alerts (by region) when a new storm forms or threatens landfall • 65+ maps/images • Current storm count widget • Audio Updates • In-depth written discussions and analysis from our team • Real-time National Hurricane Center Updates (All NHC advisories & maps) • Custom graphics from our team of experts. Exclusive “Alert Level” & “Impact Potential” maps. Not just basic NHC info. • Share information with friends/family via email, SMS, Facebook & Twitter • Super detailed tropical wave/invest information • Dozens of satellites • Much, much more! There's no other hurricane-tracking app out there that can match the amount of information you get-we guarantee it. Get the information you need to make informed decisions. Review our app store ratings for all versions over our 14 year history on the App Store. 4.8 star average! We charge for our app because it’s not just an automated product, our team is constantly creating graphics & writing detailed discussions to keep you informed. This is our full-time job - keeping you ahead of the storms. Hurricane Tracker covers The Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic Ocean & Eastern Pacific. Our app also covers any storms that may affect Hawaii. We DO NOT cover storms near Australia and the Western Pacific. "Hurricane Tracker for iPad" is also available as a stand-alone app with a separate fee. WHAT ARE THEY SAYING: *Houston Press: "Finally, there is Hurricane Tracker. This app may have the best interface of the bunch, with a sliding set of navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen. This one, unlike either of the others, has audio and video updates". *Email from Customer Scott DeLacy: "With the new maps under Outlook, you have SURPASSED everyone else out there...Hurricane Tracker is now British Virgin Islands Airways' primary tropical data source, No one comes close". *Valued Customer Ray 007: "As good a review as you can give a service!" *Valued Customer Dale Gattis: "I've been using this and Hurricane for the last two years and I have really come to rely on this app exclusively. Excellent!" CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS: Web: www.hurrtracker.com Email: support@ezappsinc.com Twitter: @hurrtrackerapp (live, real-time updates) *Hurricane Tracker is a data-intensive application. A WiFi or strong cellular signal is recommended for the best experience.

About

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG

Stay informed about tropical weather with real-time updates and expert analysis. Track hurricanes, view projected paths, and receive severe weather alerts to keep your family safe.

Highlights
  • Projected Hurricane Paths
  • Interactive Live Storm Tracker
  • Local Radar
  • Severe Weather Alerts
  • Tropical Weather Outlooks
  • Watches and Warnings
Features
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The Max Tracker Hurricane app is powered by WPLG’s Chief Certified Meteorologist Betty Davis, Hurricane and Storm Surge Specialist Michael Lowry, and a team of certified meteorologists bringing you the latest and most accurate information on developing tropical systems. Keep your family safe, download the free app today. • Projected Hurricane Paths • Interactive Live Storm Tracker • Local Radar • Live Local 10 news storm coverage • Severe Weather Alerts • Tropical Weather Outlooks • Watches and Warnings

Screenshots

Hurricane Tracker4 screens
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG at none against Hurricane Tracker's 5. Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 56%). Hurricane Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 5 one-off in-app purchases. Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hurricane Tracker against 4.8 for Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45K and 74K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Hurricane Tracker's written reviews are positive against 68% of Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hurricane Tracker ships an update monthly, Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hurricane Tracker versus Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurricane TrackerMax Tracker Hurricane WPLG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (45K ratings)4.8 (74K ratings)
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews67.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45K74K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB122 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEZ Apps, Inc.WPLG, Inc

Customer experience

Hurricane Tracker

All ratings45,278 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative36.9%

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG

All ratings74,163 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.7%

User reviews

Hurricane Tracker

From 45K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Detailed information
  • 🚀 Comprehensive hurricane tracking
  • 🚀 Reliable and accurate
  • 👍 Useful for hurricane-prone areas
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent updates and data
  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 💰 Paywall for premium features
  • 👎 Difficult to navigate
  • 👎 Lack of customization options

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG

From 74K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Reliable weather information
  • 🚀 Quick and accurate updates
  • 💡 Useful for tracking storms globally
  • 👍 Essential app for hurricane-prone areas
  • 👍 Trusted by long-time users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recent map changes make it harder to track storms
  • 🐛 Outdated or delayed information at times
  • 🐛 Ads interfering with content
  • 🐛 Accessibility issues for blind users

Bugs and requests

Hurricane Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Outdated information on active storms
  • Forced login issues for premium users
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More detailed graphics and maps
  • Improved push notifications and alerts
  • Ability to save images and data
  • Integration with other weather services
  • Customizable tracking preferences

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Overlapping icons on maps
  • Inability to rotate or expand maps
  • Crashing or freezing on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore previous map view
  • Improve map zoom and centering
  • Add more detailed local weather forecasts
  • Provide timestamp for data updates

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Hurricane Tracker

One-time5
  • Category 1 Contribution$0.99
  • Category 2 Contribution$1.99
  • Category 3 Contribution$3.99
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  • Category 4 Contribution$5.99
  • Category 5 Contribution$9.99
None

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hurricane Tracker free?
Hurricane Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG free?
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hurricane Tracker or Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG?
Hurricane Tracker and Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 45K and 74K ratings respectively.
Do Hurricane Tracker or Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG have ads?
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG shows ads; Hurricane Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Hurricane Tracker or Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG?
Hurricane Tracker ships an update monthly, and Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hurricane Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG on September 25, 2026.

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