# global storms vs Pflotsh Tropical

The clearest difference is rating: global storms at 4.5 against Pflotsh Tropical's 4.0. global storms also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Pflotsh Tropical's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pflotsh Tropical sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

global storms holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pflotsh Tropical'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, Pflotsh Tropical every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | Pflotsh Tropical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pflotsh-tropical/id1375518695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Garzotto GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/291676871) |

## 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


### Pflotsh Tropical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pflotsh-tropical/id1375518695)

Monitor tropical weather events with detailed data on air pressure, storm tracks, and satellite imagery. Access advanced features through a yearly subscription for comprehensive tropical cyclone analysis.

**Highlights:** Tropical weather phenomena assessment, Air pressure and storm probabilities, Storm track forecasts, Satellite imagery, Wave height and direction, Water temperature data

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is Pflotsh Tropical free?

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

### Which has better reviews, global storms or Pflotsh Tropical?

global storms is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Pflotsh Tropical averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do global storms or Pflotsh Tropical have ads?

global storms shows ads; Pflotsh Tropical does not.

### Which is updated more often, global storms or Pflotsh Tropical?

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pflotsh Tropical every 2 months. Most recently, global storms was updated on November 10, 2026 and Pflotsh Tropical on November 7, 2026.

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