Comparison

Hurricane Tracker For iPad vs Hurricane Tracker US

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

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.

Highlights
  • Storm Tracks
  • Hurricane Tracks
  • Tropical Storm Tracks
  • Tropical Depression Tracks
  • Weather Information
  • Manual Storm Logging
Features
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Main Features: - Storm Tracks -Hurricane Tracks -Tropical Storm Tracks -Tropical Depression Tracks - Weather - Hurricane and storm manually log

Screenshots

Hurricane Tracker US3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hurricane Tracker For iPad at 4.8 against Hurricane Tracker US's 4.0. Hurricane Tracker For iPad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months). Hurricane Tracker US's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Hurricane Tracker US 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hurricane Tracker For iPad has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hurricane Tracker For iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, Hurricane Tracker US every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hurricane Tracker For iPad versus Hurricane Tracker US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurricane Tracker For iPadHurricane Tracker US
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZ Apps, Inc.Leticia Vila

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%

Hurricane Tracker US

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Hurricane Tracker US

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

Hurricane Tracker US

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 Hurricane Tracker US free?
Hurricane Tracker US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hurricane Tracker For iPad or Hurricane Tracker US?
Hurricane Tracker For iPad is rated higher. Hurricane Tracker For iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Hurricane Tracker US averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hurricane Tracker For iPad or Hurricane Tracker US have ads?
Hurricane Tracker US shows ads; Hurricane Tracker For iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Hurricane Tracker For iPad or Hurricane Tracker US?
Hurricane Tracker For iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hurricane Tracker US every 14 months. Most recently, Hurricane Tracker For iPad was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hurricane Tracker US on October 12, 2026.

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