Comparison

global storms vs Cyclone

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

Cyclone

Track hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones globally with real-time satellite imagery and detailed forecasts. Explore interactive maps with current weather, 10-day predictions, and sunrise/sunset times. Enjoy smooth animations and customizable playback for a comprehensive weather overview.

Highlights
  • Live satellite imagery
  • Hurricane and storm tracking
  • Interactive map exploration
  • 10-day weather forecasts
  • Customizable animation playback
  • Global weather data
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Stay informed and prepared with Cyclone, the comprehensive weather app delivering real-time insights and stunning visuals. Live Satellite Imagery Experience high-resolution cloud cover animations for North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, and parts of Russia. Powered by trusted sources like NOAA-NASA GOES, EUMETSAT, SPC, and GDAC for accurate, global weather data. Track Storms Worldwide Monitor hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones with precise projected paths and detailed forecasts. Toggle between ground station data and satellite imagery for a complete view of weather conditions. Interactive Exploration Navigate dynamic terrain, satellite, or standard maps with smooth zoom and pan functionality. Access current weather, 10-day forecasts, and sunrise/sunset times in an intuitive pop-up window. Seamless and Customizable Enjoy fast performance and fluid animations, even on low-bandwidth networks. Control animation playback and speed for a tailored experience.

Screenshots

global storms4 screens
Cyclone4 screens

Verdict

The call

global storms and Cyclone both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Cyclone's written reviews are positive against 27% of global storms's. Cyclone also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). global storms's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 98). On price, rating, 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 Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for global storms against 4.5 for Cyclone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 61% of Cyclone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, Cyclone every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
global storms versus Cyclone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterglobal stormsCyclone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings)4.5 (98 ratings)
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews60.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better98
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB132 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKelly Technology Inc.Elecont LLC

Customer experience

global storms

All ratings12,547 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive26.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative70.3%

Cyclone

All ratings98 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative30.3%

User reviews

global storms

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌐 Accurate weather information
  • 📊 Useful satellite imagery and data
  • 🔍 Comprehensive hurricane tracking

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate past ads
  • ⏱️ Lengthy ads that cannot be skipped
  • 🚫 Ads blocking access to content
  • 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads

Cyclone

From 98 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate and friendly
  • 🚀 Fast and precise
  • 👍 Good clear tracking
  • 👍 Good for quick updates
  • 👍 Good for planning trips

Room to improve

  • 😠 Ads make checks impossible
  • 😠 Ads force clicks
  • 😠 Ads are too intrusive
  • 😠 Interface is poor
  • 😠 Hard to read

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

Cyclone

Reported bugs

75 issues
  • Notifications for watch zones needed
  • Ads make quick checks impossible
  • Ads force clicks
  • Ads are too intrusive
  • Interface is poor
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  • Hard to read
  • Not easy to see current location
  • Limited coverage areas
  • Satellite panels do not load
  • Useless app for certain cyclones
  • No satellite reception for Australia
  • Inaccurate data
  • App appears unsupported
  • Not working
  • Waste of money
  • Clouds not shown for weeks
  • Graphics need enhancement
  • Bad cloud depiction
  • Limited to see developing lows
  • Slow updates
  • Not for Russian users
  • App is clunky
  • Only works for America
  • Paid for it, cannot restore purchase
  • Needs updates
  • Force you to click ads
  • CM is too intrusive
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Poor coverage
  • Badly designed interface
  • Doesn't show cyclone near NZ
  • Not informative enough
  • Hard to read
  • Not easy to see immediately where storm is
  • Doesn't show radar for southern Gulf of Mexico
  • Doesn't cover Caribbean Sea
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Not for Russian users
  • Rubbish app
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Apple cannot restore purchase
  • Cyclones no longer showing up
  • App not updated for years
  • Clouds not shown for weeks
  • Satellite panels do not load
  • Only loads 1/3 of Australia
  • Fails to provide basic forecasts
  • No panels from east coast Australia to west coast US
  • No improvement over free software
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Does not cover south half of Gulf and Caribbean
  • Not showing tropical cyclone Wintson (category 5)
  • No Cyclone Winston and no tracking anywhere
  • Doesn't even register Cat 5 cyclone
  • Does not show radar for southern half of Gulf of Mexico
  • Tropical storm not tracked
  • Not shown on radar, not mentioned
  • Cannot see cloud mass off coast of Australia
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Cannot see cloud mass out of the coast of Australia
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Not for Russian users
  • Weather not shown over Russia
  • Image cut off at Russian borders
  • Hardly works
  • No weather on Google map
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Most cloud situation unclear
  • Maps from two hours ago
  • Hard to tell what's going on
  • Graphics need enhancement
  • No color scales for satellite interpretation

Requested features

17 requests
  • Ability to notify users of watch zones
  • More detail of the Pacific
  • Key to explain color-coded storm intensity
  • Highlight approximate storm location
  • More informative feedback on cyclone intensity (wind strength, speed)
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  • Strength meter with different colored icons for intensity changes
  • Live tracking like Windy
  • Sort functions for locations
  • Add storm surge and potential impact information
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Key for cyclone icon colors
  • Explain what different colors mean
  • More enhancement of cloud images
  • Color scales for satellite interpretation
  • Show cyclones before Kamchatka, not just Russian border
  • All information in Russian

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

Cyclone

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Limits$1.99

Questions

Is global storms free?
global storms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cyclone free?
Cyclone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, global storms or Cyclone?
global storms and Cyclone are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 98 ratings respectively.
Do global storms or Cyclone have ads?
Both global storms and Cyclone show ads.
Which is updated more often, global storms or Cyclone?
global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cyclone every 5 months. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cyclone on October 14, 2026.

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