# global storms vs My Hurricane Tracker Pro

The clearest difference is price: global storms at Free against My Hurricane Tracker Pro's $3.99. global storms also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). My Hurricane Tracker Pro's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 42%) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

global storms is free to download; My Hurricane Tracker Pro costs $3.99 up front. global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and My Hurricane Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Hurricane Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 5.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 86% of My Hurricane Tracker Pro's.

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, My Hurricane Tracker Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | My Hurricane Tracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-hurricane-tracker-pro/id1020486527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 5.8K |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **85.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#44** |
| Size | 81 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) |

## What reviewers say

### global storms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |
| Global Tropical Hazards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Conditions Forecast | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not closing or loading properly
- Satellite imagery not loading consistently

**Requested features**

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


### My Hurricane Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-hurricane-tracker-pro/id1020486527)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Track hurricanes, cyclones, and tropical storms with interactive maps, NOAA forecasts, and satellite imagery. Receive push notifications for weather warnings and storm formations. Access historical storm data and a 7-day outlook from the NHC.

**Highlights:** Interactive hurricane tracking maps, NOAA forecast map & storm satellite imagery, Historic storm search (1851/1949), Push notifications for warnings/formations, Radar, satellite, sea temperature images, 7-day National Hurricane Center outlook, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date information
- 💡 Unique and outstanding design
- 🔍 Comprehensive hurricane tracking features
- 🌎 Global coverage of storms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📱 Missing features on certain devices (e.g. iPad)
- 🗺️ Limited zoom and customization options for maps
- 🔍 Lack of detailed local forecasting

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with tracking storms in the Western Pacific
- Inconsistent data updates and refresh issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to pause/rewind satellite and radar loops
- More customizable alert settings
- Historical storm data and replay functionality
- Widgets for home screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is My Hurricane Tracker Pro free?

My Hurricane Tracker Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, global storms or My Hurricane Tracker Pro?

My Hurricane Tracker Pro is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while My Hurricane Tracker Pro averages 4.8 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do global storms or My Hurricane Tracker Pro have ads?

global storms shows ads; My Hurricane Tracker Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, global storms or My Hurricane Tracker Pro?

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Hurricane Tracker Pro every 5 days. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 21, 2026 and My Hurricane Tracker Pro on October 22, 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.*