# global storms vs NHC Hurricane Tracker

global storms and NHC Hurricane Tracker both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of NHC Hurricane Tracker's written reviews are positive against 42% of global storms's. NHC Hurricane Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown). global storms's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 317) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NHC Hurricane Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NHC Hurricane Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 317, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 87% of NHC Hurricane Tracker's.

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, NHC Hurricane Tracker every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | NHC Hurricane Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews) | **[4.7 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhc-hurricane-tracker-cyclo/id6608965448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 317 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Glitchbuster Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448053032) |

## 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


### NHC Hurricane Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhc-hurricane-tracker-cyclo/id6608965448)

Track hurricanes and tropical storms in real time with live maps, official data, and advanced spaghetti models. Receive instant notifications and access historical storm data to stay informed and prepared for severe weather events.

**Highlights:** Live interactive map of storm paths, Official NHC and NOAA data, Spaghetti model visualizations, Real-time storm notifications, Historical hurricane database, Home screen storm tracking widgets

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hurricane Tracker Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Hurricane Tracker Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Hurricane Tracking | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for storm watchers
- 👍 Collects and disseminates NHC data well
- 👍 Simple yet powerful interface
- 👍 Provides notifications and a nice map
- 👍 Accurate spaghetti models and NHC data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many valueless notifications
- 👎 No links to revised forecasts
- 👎 Lifetime perk not working
- 👎 Monthly subscription leads directly to payment

**Reported bugs**

- Lifetime perk not working
- Monthly subscription leads directly to payment

**Requested features**

- Need typhoon tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is NHC Hurricane Tracker free?

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

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

NHC Hurricane Tracker is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while NHC Hurricane Tracker averages 4.7 from 317 ratings.

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

global storms shows ads; NHC Hurricane Tracker does not.

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

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and NHC Hurricane Tracker every 11 days. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 21, 2026 and NHC Hurricane Tracker on October 13, 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.*