Comparison

global storms vs Typhoon Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

global storms

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
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global storms provides the latest severe weather information including: - hurricanes, typhoons and tropical storms in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans - worldwide animated satellite views - the latest worldwide marine information - US ultraviolet index - US mainland storms, including the latest tornado and severe thunderstorm alerts - animated radar for the US - animated US forecast chart - global climate imagery - space weather Information in the app is courtesy of various open government sources as indicated in each section. There is an auto-renewing subscription option within the app to track worldwide tropical cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes and other global weather hazards, and comprehensive ocean conditions forecasts for the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Development of global storms is funded in part by ads, which can be removed by selecting the monthly auto-renewing subscription option "Remove Ads" from the app's settings menu. Removing ads also provides access to other premium content and features. The subscription price of 0.99 USD (in your local currency) will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and, for each renewal, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current month. You can cancel the subscription at any time through your iTunes account settings, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current month to avoid being charged, and ads will show again at the start of the subsequent month. Terms of use: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/tac.html Privacy policy: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/privacy_policy.html

About

Typhoon Tracker

Stay informed about typhoons with real-time tracking, path, and intensity forecasts from multiple agencies. Access historical data, detailed predictions, and interactive cloud imagery to prepare for storms. Customizable alerts and multi-language support ensure you get critical information quickly.

Highlights
  • Real-time typhoon tracking
  • Path and intensity forecasts
  • Data from 5 meteorological agencies
  • Historical typhoon data
  • Wind speed and rainfall predictions
  • Interactive cloud imagery
  • Customizable alerts
Features
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Our typhoon tracking app is your essential tool for staying informed and safe during typhoon season. Follow typhoons in real-time, observing their path and intensity as they develop. We provide typhoon track and wind force forecasts from five major meteorological agencies: China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and the United States, allowing you to compare predictions and make informed decisions. Dive into historical typhoon data to understand past trends and potential impact zones. Prepare for future storms with detailed forecasts, including wind speed, rainfall, and potential storm surge predictions. Visualize weather patterns with interactive cloud imagery, allowing you to grasp the overall situation at a glance. Our app is designed with user experience in mind, featuring an intuitive interface and customizable alerts. Choose your preferred language from a wide selection including English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Malay and Filipino. Access critical information quickly and easily, regardless of your location or language preference. Download our typhoon tracking app today and be prepared for whatever the weather brings. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead of the storm. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

global storms4 screens
Typhoon Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: global storms at 4.5 against Typhoon Tracker's 3.9. global storms also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 7). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

global storms holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 7, 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 40% of Typhoon Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, Typhoon Tracker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
global storms versus Typhoon Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterglobal stormsTyphoon Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKelly Technology Inc.镇 王

Customer experience

global storms

All ratings12,547 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative53.3%

Typhoon Tracker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

global storms

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads not closing or loading properly
  • Satellite imagery not loading consistently

Requested features

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

Typhoon Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

global storms

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Global Tropical Hazards$9.99
  • Ocean Conditions Forecast$9.99
1 purchases

Typhoon Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month

Questions

Is global storms free?
global storms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Typhoon Tracker free?
Typhoon Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, global storms or Typhoon Tracker?
global storms is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Typhoon Tracker averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do global storms or Typhoon Tracker have ads?
Both global storms and Typhoon Tracker show ads.
Which is updated more often, global storms or Typhoon Tracker?
global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Typhoon Tracker every 4 months. Most recently, global storms was updated on November 9, 2026 and Typhoon Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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