Comparison

Hurricane Tracker For iPad vs Atlantic Hurricane 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 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

Atlantic Hurricane Tracker

Track hurricanes, tropical storms, and depressions in the Atlantic with an interactive map. Access detailed data layers including cloud cover, wave height, and wind speeds. All information is sourced from official meteorological agencies.

Highlights
  • Interactive hurricane tracking map
  • Global cloud cover layer
  • Hurricane and tropical storm tracks
  • NHC chance of development
  • Wave height and direction data
  • NOAA buoy and ship observations
  • GPS location integration
Features
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Atlantic Hurricane Tracker is am interactive mapping application for tracking hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions in the Atlantic ocean. All data comes from the NHC, NOAA and NWS. Listed below are the featured layers of this application. -Global Cloud Cover -Hurricane Tracks -NHC Chance of Development -Tropical Storm Tracks -Tropical Depression Tracks -Wave Height Data -3 Hour Precipitation Data -NOAA Buoy and Ship Observation Data -GPS Location -Wave Direction -Global Surface Winds

Screenshots

Atlantic Hurricane Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hurricane Tracker For iPad at 4.8 against Atlantic Hurricane Tracker's 2.9. Hurricane Tracker For iPad also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 29%) and ads (none vs shown). Atlantic Hurricane Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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 For iPad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Atlantic Hurricane Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hurricane Tracker For iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hurricane Tracker For iPad has 11K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Hurricane Tracker For iPad's written reviews are positive against 29% of Atlantic Hurricane Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hurricane Tracker For iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, Atlantic Hurricane Tracker every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Hurricane Tracker For iPad versus Atlantic Hurricane Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurricane Tracker For iPadAtlantic Hurricane Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better2.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZ Apps, Inc.corey hoggard

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%

Atlantic Hurricane Tracker

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

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

Atlantic Hurricane Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Atlantic Hurricane Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hurricane Tracker For iPad free?
Hurricane Tracker For iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Atlantic Hurricane Tracker free?
Atlantic Hurricane Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hurricane Tracker For iPad or Atlantic Hurricane Tracker?
Hurricane Tracker For iPad is rated higher. Hurricane Tracker For iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Atlantic Hurricane Tracker averages 2.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Hurricane Tracker For iPad or Atlantic Hurricane Tracker have ads?
Atlantic Hurricane Tracker shows ads; Hurricane Tracker For iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Hurricane Tracker For iPad or Atlantic Hurricane Tracker?
Hurricane Tracker For iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, and Atlantic Hurricane Tracker every 7 months. Most recently, Hurricane Tracker For iPad was updated on November 3, 2026 and Atlantic Hurricane Tracker on November 2, 2026.

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