Comparison

Hurricane Tracker For iPad vs My Hurricane Tracker Pro

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

Head to head
About

Hurricane Tracker For iPad

Stay informed about tropical storms with detailed tracking, real-time updates, and expert analysis. Receive push alerts for new storms and landfall threats, access over 65 maps, and get in-depth discussions to make informed decisions.

Highlights
  • Push alerts for storm formation and landfall
  • 65+ detailed maps and images
  • Audio updates
  • Expert written discussions and analysis
  • Real-time National Hurricane Center advisories
  • Custom graphics and alert levels
  • Tropical wave and invest information
Features
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14 years of tracking storms on iOS devices! Debuted Aug 2009! Hurricane Tracker for iPad is the most used & most comprehensive tracking iPad app available on any platform. What makes Hurricane Tracker for iPad 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 is 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. Just look at our ratings for all versions over 14 years. We charge for our app because it’s not just an automated product, our team is constantly creating graphics & writing detailed discussions. This is our full-time job - keeping you informed. Hurricane Tracker for iPad covers The Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic Ocean & Eastern Pacific. Our app also covers any storms that may affect Hawaii. 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!" *iPhone version of Hurricane Tracker is also available as its own app purchase. CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS: Web: www.hurrtracker.com Email: support@ezappsinc.com Twitter: @hurrtrackerapp (live, real-time updates) *Hurricane Tracker is an extremely data-intensive application. A WiFi or strong cellular signal is recommended for the best experience.

About

My Hurricane Tracker Pro

Track hurricanes, cyclones, and tropical storms with interactive maps, NOAA forecasts, and satellite imagery. Receive push notifications for weather warnings and storm formations. Access historical storm data and a 7-day outlook from the NHC.

Highlights
  • Interactive hurricane tracking maps
  • NOAA forecast map & storm satellite imagery
  • Historic storm search (1851/1949)
  • Push notifications for warnings/formations
  • Radar, satellite, sea temperature images
  • 7-day National Hurricane Center outlook
  • Ad-free experience
Features
Currently charting
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My Hurricane Tracker Pro gives you the most comprehensive tools for tracking tornados, cyclones, tropical storms and weather warnings available. In a beautiful interface, you won't be overwhelmed with cluttered screens like you might with other apps. We give you exactly what you need in an easy to understand way. - Interactive tracking maps for each hurricane. - NOAA forecast map & storm satellite imagery where available! - Historic search of previous storms from 1851 (or 1949 for Pacific). - Push notifications for National Weather Service weather warnings or new storm formations! - Radar, satellite and sea temperature images automatically updated in the app! - See an outlook for the next 7 days from the National Hurricane Center (NHC). - Track specific hurricanes and receive notifications every time they are updated just by pressing the "+" button! - Pro version is ad-free and includes Apple Watch support! It is similar to apps such as Hurricane Tracker, Hurricane Pro and Storm by Weather Underground.

Screenshots

My Hurricane Tracker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hurricane Tracker For iPad at Free against My Hurricane Tracker Pro's $3.99. Hurricane Tracker For iPad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). My Hurricane Tracker Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (86% vs 69%). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Hurricane Tracker For iPad is free to download; My Hurricane Tracker Pro costs $3.99 up front. Hurricane Tracker For iPad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and My Hurricane Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hurricane Tracker For iPad against 4.8 for My Hurricane Tracker Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 5.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Hurricane Tracker For iPad's written reviews are positive against 86% of My Hurricane Tracker Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hurricane Tracker For iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, My Hurricane Tracker Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hurricane Tracker For iPad versus My Hurricane Tracker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurricane Tracker For iPadMy Hurricane Tracker Pro
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (11K ratings)4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews85.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better5.8K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank—#61 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZ Apps, Inc.JRustonApps B.V.

Customer experience

Hurricane Tracker For iPad

All ratings11,136 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative22.7%

My Hurricane Tracker Pro

All ratings5,775 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative5.8%

User reviews

Hurricane Tracker For iPad

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive hurricane information
  • 🌍 Useful for coastal residents
  • 📊 Detailed graphics and data
  • 🔔 Timely alerts and updates
  • 💻 Accessible on multiple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Cluttered and confusing interface
  • 💰 Aggressive upselling for premium features
  • ⏱️ Slow to update with latest information
  • 🔒 Login and subscription issues

My Hurricane Tracker Pro

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date information
  • 💡 Unique and outstanding design
  • 🔍 Comprehensive hurricane tracking features
  • 🌎 Global coverage of storms

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 📱 Missing features on certain devices (e.g. iPad)
  • 🗺️ Limited zoom and customization options for maps
  • 🔍 Lack of detailed local forecasting

Bugs and requests

Hurricane Tracker For iPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to log in or access premium features
  • Outdated information not being updated promptly
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices and OS versions
  • Frequent crashes and freezes during high-usage periods
  • Push notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved user interface and navigation
  • Faster and more reliable updates
  • Better integration with other weather services
  • Ability to customize notifications and alerts
  • Offline access to critical hurricane data

My Hurricane Tracker Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with tracking storms in the Western Pacific
  • Inconsistent data updates and refresh issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to pause/rewind satellite and radar loops
  • More customizable alert settings
  • Historical storm data and replay functionality
  • Widgets for home screen

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Hurricane Tracker For iPad

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
1 purchases

My Hurricane Tracker Pro

One-time1
  • Buy us a coffee$0.99

Questions

Is Hurricane Tracker For iPad free?
Hurricane Tracker For iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Hurricane Tracker Pro free?
My Hurricane Tracker Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hurricane Tracker For iPad or My Hurricane Tracker Pro?
My Hurricane Tracker Pro is rated higher. Hurricane Tracker For iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while My Hurricane Tracker Pro averages 4.8 from 5.8K ratings.
Do Hurricane Tracker For iPad or My Hurricane Tracker Pro have ads?
Neither Hurricane Tracker For iPad nor My Hurricane Tracker Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hurricane Tracker For iPad or My Hurricane Tracker Pro?
Hurricane Tracker For iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, and My Hurricane Tracker Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Hurricane Tracker For iPad was updated on October 29, 2026 and My Hurricane Tracker Pro on October 29, 2026.

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