Comparison

Hurricane Tracker vs Storm Tracker°

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

Storm Tracker°

Track severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes with real-time radar and forecasts. Get NOAA alerts for floods and other hazards. Monitor weather patterns up to 10 days in advance.

Highlights
  • Live storm tracking
  • Doppler radar for rain and snow
  • NOAA weather warnings and alerts
  • Hourly and 10-day forecasts
  • HD quality map
  • Unlimited locations
Features
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Track LIVE Storm’s Activity; Check the Weather updates, radar, and get warnings. Follow the storm’s path and its development NOW, and days ahead. Be well-informed. STORM TRACKER - EXTREME WEATHER RADAR Accurate, reliable, and easy-to-navigate Storm Tracker with 1.4M downloads worldwide. The storm tracker app provides 24/7 real-time tracking of several weather patterns like heavy storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons, tropical storms, cyclones, and other severe weather conditions. FREE ACCESS TO STORM TRACKER Needful Weather Information; • Rain & Snow Radar - Doppler info • 24/7 NOAA Weather Warnings & Alerts on maps for floods, tides, and storms (US only) • Weather charts for temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and pressure information • Detailed Hourly forecasts, up to 10 days • HD quality map • Unlimited Locations SUPPORTED COUNTRIES AND REGIONS NORTH AMERICA: United States*, Canada, Mexico EUROPE: France, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark APAC: Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan & Australia *Frequent severe weather conditions coverage in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North and South Carolina SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM ACCESS • Hurricane tracker • Rain Radar; Future precipitation forecasts • Wind Tracker; Map with animated wind direction with a 12-day windy forecast • Ad-free Experience Subscriptions automatically renew each month 24 hours before the end of the current period and your iTunes account will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from within the app. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms & Conditions: https://impalastudios.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://impalastudios.com/privacy UNITS OF MEASUREMENT Fahrenheit/Celsius | Miles/Kilometers | Wind speed in kN, mph, km/h, Beaufort | Barometric Pressure in Inches (inHG) and Atmospheric Pressure in Hectopascal (hPa) YOUR EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT TO US! *Please check if the answers are available in the Frequently Asked Questions app Settings. *(FQA) Our support team is very happy with your feedback, questions, and suggestions and is always ready to help you via support@impalastudios.com. Storm Tracker (C) 2014 Impala Studios

Screenshots

Hurricane Tracker4 screens
Storm Tracker°4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hurricane Tracker at none against Storm Tracker°'s shown. Hurricane Tracker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (56% vs 46%). Storm Tracker°'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hurricane Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45K and 82K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Hurricane Tracker's written reviews are positive against 46% of Storm Tracker°'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hurricane Tracker ships an update monthly, Storm Tracker° every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hurricane Tracker versus Storm Tracker°: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurricane TrackerStorm Tracker°
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (45K ratings) — better4.6 (82K ratings)
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews — better46.3% of reviews
Number of ratings45K82K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#105#53 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB299 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZ Apps, Inc.Impala Studios

Customer experience

Hurricane Tracker

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

Storm Tracker°

All ratings82,275 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative45.6%

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

Storm Tracker°

From 82K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🔍 Detailed radar imagery
  • 💡 Helpful storm tracking features
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 🔔 Excessive notifications and alerts
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 📺 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Inaccurate weather data in some areas

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

Storm Tracker°

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Weather data not updating in real-time
  • App crashing or freezing on some devices
  • Saved locations not syncing properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add wind speed indicator
  • Improve radar coverage in remote areas
  • Provide more customization options
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription

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
8 purchases

Storm Tracker°

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Full Access for a Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Full Access for a Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Annual Limited Time Offer$9.991 Year
  • Limited Time Offer$14.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Annual full access with no ads$19.991 Year
  • Annual full access with no ads$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Hurricane Tracker free?
Hurricane Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Storm Tracker° free?
Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hurricane Tracker or Storm Tracker°?
Hurricane Tracker is rated higher. Hurricane Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 from 82K ratings.
Do Hurricane Tracker or Storm Tracker° have ads?
Storm Tracker° shows ads; Hurricane Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Hurricane Tracker or Storm Tracker°?
Hurricane Tracker ships an update monthly, and Storm Tracker° every 2 months. Most recently, Hurricane Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Storm Tracker° on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hurricane Tracker or Storm Tracker°?
Hurricane Tracker currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and Storm Tracker° at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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