# Flight Weather vs Cyclone

The clearest difference is price: Cyclone at Free against Flight Weather's $1.99. Cyclone also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (97 vs 2). Flight Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Cyclone is free to download; Flight Weather costs $1.99 up front. Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flight Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cyclone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclone has 97 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Flight Weather's written reviews are positive against 61% of Cyclone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flight Weather ships an update every 16 months, Cyclone every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Weather | Cyclone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-weather/id379667931/reviews) | **[4.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 61.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spindrift Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/284963570) | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-weather/id379667931)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides pilots with essential aviation weather data, including current observations and forecasts. It features a map-based interface for quick access and a search function for airports using FAA or ICAO codes. View weather in coded or translated formats with clear visual indicators for forecast availability.

**Highlights:** Maps-based weather interface, Airport search by FAA/ICAO codes, METAR and TAF display (coded/translated), Forecast and observation station indicators, Customizable units for weather data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cyclone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759)

Track hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones globally with real-time satellite imagery and detailed forecasts. Explore interactive maps with current weather, 10-day predictions, and sunrise/sunset times. Enjoy smooth animations and customizable playback for a comprehensive weather overview.

**Highlights:** Live satellite imagery, Hurricane and storm tracking, Interactive map exploration, 10-day weather forecasts, Customizable animation playback, Global weather data

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Limits | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and friendly
- 🚀 Fast and precise
- 👍 Good clear tracking
- 👍 Good for quick updates
- 👍 Good for planning trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads make checks impossible
- 😠 Ads force clicks
- 😠 Ads are too intrusive
- 😠 Interface is poor
- 😠 Hard to read

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications for watch zones needed
- Ads make quick checks impossible
- Ads force clicks
- Ads are too intrusive
- Interface is poor

**Requested features**

- Ability to notify users of watch zones
- More detail of the Pacific
- Key to explain color-coded storm intensity
- Highlight approximate storm location
- More informative feedback on cyclone intensity (wind strength, speed)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Weather free?

Flight Weather costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cyclone free?

Cyclone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Weather or Cyclone?

Cyclone is rated higher. Flight Weather averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cyclone averages 4.5 from 97 ratings.

### Do Flight Weather or Cyclone have ads?

Cyclone shows ads; Flight Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Weather or Cyclone?

Flight Weather ships an update every 16 months, and Cyclone every 5 months. Most recently, Flight Weather was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cyclone on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*