Hurricane Tracker For iPad vs Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
Stay informed about tropical weather with real-time updates and expert analysis. Track hurricanes, view projected paths, and receive severe weather alerts to keep your family safe.
- Projected Hurricane Paths
- Interactive Live Storm Tracker
- Local Radar
- Severe Weather Alerts
- Tropical Weather Outlooks
- Watches and Warnings
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The Max Tracker Hurricane app is powered by WPLG’s Chief Certified Meteorologist Betty Davis, Hurricane and Storm Surge Specialist Michael Lowry, and a team of certified meteorologists bringing you the latest and most accurate information on developing tropical systems. Keep your family safe, download the free app today. • Projected Hurricane Paths • Interactive Live Storm Tracker • Local Radar • Live Local 10 news storm coverage • Severe Weather Alerts • Tropical Weather Outlooks • Watches and Warnings
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG at none against Hurricane Tracker For iPad's 5. Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG also leads on ratings volume (75K vs 11K). Hurricane Tracker For iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Hurricane Tracker For iPad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hurricane Tracker For iPad against 4.8 for Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG has 75K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Hurricane Tracker For iPad's written reviews are positive against 65% of Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG's.
Hurricane Tracker For iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hurricane Tracker For iPad | Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11K ratings) | 4.8 (75K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 65.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11K | 75K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | EZ Apps, Inc. | WPLG, Inc |
Customer experience
Hurricane Tracker For iPad
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
User reviews
Hurricane Tracker For iPad
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
From 75K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Reliable weather information
- 🚀 Quick and accurate updates
- 💡 Useful for tracking storms globally
- 👍 Essential app for hurricane-prone areas
- 👍 Trusted by long-time users
Room to improve
- 🐛 Recent map changes make it harder to track storms
- 🐛 Outdated or delayed information at times
- 🐛 Ads interfering with content
- 🐛 Accessibility issues for blind users
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
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
Reported bugs
3 issues- Overlapping icons on maps
- Inability to rotate or expand maps
- Crashing or freezing on some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Restore previous map view
- Improve map zoom and centering
- Add more detailed local weather forecasts
- Provide timestamp for data updates
In-app purchases
Hurricane Tracker For iPad
- 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
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
No in-app purchases
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