# global storms vs Tropical Hurricane Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tropical Hurricane Tracker at 96% against global storms's 27%. Tropical Hurricane Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). global storms's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 2.4K). On price, ads, 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 Tropical Hurricane Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tropical Hurricane Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 96% of Tropical Hurricane Tracker's.

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, Tropical Hurricane Tracker weekly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | Tropical Hurricane Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews) | **[5.0 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropical-hurricane-tracker/id1436318547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 81 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [JPL Technical Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435674538) |

## 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


### Tropical Hurricane Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropical-hurricane-tracker/id1436318547)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Stay informed about hurricanes and tropical storms with real-time tracking maps and NOAA forecasts. This app simplifies complex weather data, offering easy navigation to essential information for hurricane-prone areas. Receive push notifications and access historical data to prepare for potential storms.

**Highlights:** Hurricane Tracking Maps by Region, NOAA Forecasts, Interactive Global Map, Push Notifications, Ensemble Models, Historic Storm Tracks, Safety & Preparedness Information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads (annual) | $1.99 | per year |
| No Ads (forever) | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date hurricane tracking
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 💡 Comprehensive hurricane information in one place
- 🚀 Quick notifications and alerts
- 👍 Helpful for hurricane preparedness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Some features could be improved
- ⚠️ Concerns about privacy policy changes

**Reported bugs**

- Notification long-press feature not working consistently
- Filter settings not persisting between app sessions

**Requested features**

- Add spaghetti models and more forecast models
- Ability to customize notification settings
- Retain notification history after launching the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is Tropical Hurricane Tracker free?

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

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

Tropical Hurricane Tracker is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Tropical Hurricane Tracker averages 5.0 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do global storms or Tropical Hurricane Tracker have ads?

Both global storms and Tropical Hurricane Tracker show ads.

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

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tropical Hurricane Tracker weekly. Most recently, global storms was updated on September 27, 2026 and Tropical Hurricane Tracker on September 27, 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.*