# global storms vs Wind Map

The clearest difference is rating: global storms at 4.5 against Wind Map's 3.6. global storms also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 35) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Wind Map's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 27%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Wind Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

global storms holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 63% of Wind Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, Wind Map every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | Wind Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews)** | [3.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-map-3d-hurricane-tracker/id1280407420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 81 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Abduljabbar AlFaqih](https://appshunter.io/developer/938360627) |

## 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


### Wind Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-map-3d-hurricane-tracker/id1280407420)

Track live hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones with 3D globe maps of wind currents and satellite imagery. Predict storm formation, view future and past weather patterns, and receive alerts for intensifying cyclones and landfalls.

**Highlights:** Live hurricane, typhoon, and cyclone tracking, 3D globe maps of wind currents, Satellite imagery for active storms, Storm prediction and formation analysis, Future and past weather visualization, Alerts for intensifying cyclones and landfalls, Marine and aviation weather data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is Wind Map free?

Wind Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, global storms or Wind Map?

global storms is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Wind Map averages 3.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do global storms or Wind Map have ads?

Both global storms and Wind Map show ads.

### Which is updated more often, global storms or Wind Map?

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wind Map every 4 months. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 15, 2026 and Wind Map on October 14, 2026.

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