Comparison

Hurricane Tracker For iPad vs global storms

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

global storms

Access real-time severe weather alerts, including hurricanes, typhoons, and tornadoes. View worldwide animated satellite imagery, marine data, and US radar. Track global climate and space weather phenomena.

Highlights
  • Hurricane, typhoon, and tropical storm tracking
  • Worldwide animated satellite views
  • Marine weather information
  • US tornado and thunderstorm alerts
  • Animated US radar and forecast charts
  • Global climate and space weather data
Features
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global storms provides the latest severe weather information including: - hurricanes, typhoons and tropical storms in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans - worldwide animated satellite views - the latest worldwide marine information - US ultraviolet index - US mainland storms, including the latest tornado and severe thunderstorm alerts - animated radar for the US - animated US forecast chart - global climate imagery - space weather Information in the app is courtesy of various open government sources as indicated in each section. There is an auto-renewing subscription option within the app to track worldwide tropical cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes and other global weather hazards, and comprehensive ocean conditions forecasts for the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Development of global storms is funded in part by ads, which can be removed by selecting the monthly auto-renewing subscription option "Remove Ads" from the app's settings menu. Removing ads also provides access to other premium content and features. The subscription price of 0.99 USD (in your local currency) will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and, for each renewal, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current month. You can cancel the subscription at any time through your iTunes account settings, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current month to avoid being charged, and ads will show again at the start of the subsequent month. Terms of use: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/tac.html Privacy policy: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hurricane Tracker For iPad at 70% against global storms's 27%. Hurricane Tracker For iPad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). global storms's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 For iPad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hurricane Tracker For iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Hurricane Tracker For iPad's written reviews are positive against 27% of global storms's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hurricane Tracker For iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, global storms every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hurricane Tracker For iPad versus global storms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurricane Tracker For iPadglobal storms
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better4.5 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better27.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11K13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB81 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEZ Apps, Inc.Kelly Technology Inc.

Customer experience

Hurricane Tracker For iPad

All ratings11,136 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative22.3%

global storms

All ratings12,547 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive27.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative70.1%

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

global storms

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌐 Accurate weather information
  • 📊 Useful satellite imagery and data
  • 🔍 Comprehensive hurricane tracking

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate past ads
  • ⏱️ Lengthy ads that cannot be skipped
  • 🚫 Ads blocking access to content
  • 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads

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

global storms

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads not closing or loading properly
  • Satellite imagery not loading consistently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads for a fee
  • Improved ad placement and user experience
  • Ability to save favorite locations

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
Show 2 more
  • Category 4 Contribution$5.99
  • Category 5 Contribution$9.99
3 purchases

global storms

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Global Tropical Hazards$9.99
  • Ocean Conditions Forecast$9.99

Questions

Is Hurricane Tracker For iPad free?
Hurricane Tracker For iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is global storms free?
global storms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hurricane Tracker For iPad or global storms?
Hurricane Tracker For iPad is rated higher. Hurricane Tracker For iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while global storms averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do Hurricane Tracker For iPad or global storms have ads?
global storms shows ads; Hurricane Tracker For iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Hurricane Tracker For iPad or global storms?
Hurricane Tracker For iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, and global storms every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hurricane Tracker For iPad was updated on September 30, 2026 and global storms on September 30, 2026.

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