# Hurricane Track vs Pacific Typhoon Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Hurricane Track at 4.5 against Pacific Typhoon Tracker's 1.0. Hurricane Track also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). Pacific Typhoon Tracker's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hurricane Track holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacific Typhoon Tracker has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Hurricane Track's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pacific Typhoon Tracker's.

Hurricane Track ships an update every 4 months, Pacific Typhoon Tracker every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hurricane Track | Pacific Typhoon Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-track-storm-tracker/id437519442/reviews)** | [1.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-typhoon-tracker/id1045332806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **26.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 27 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mach Software Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/327826899) | [corey hoggard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042853133) |

## What reviewers say

### Hurricane Track

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-track-storm-tracker/id437519442)

Track hurricanes and tropical storms with advanced radar, forecasts, and detailed storm information. Features global and local radar views, projected paths, and sea temperature data. Stay informed about potential cyclone formations and weather hazards.

**Highlights:** 18 World Radars, Customizable Local Radar (NEXRAD), Projected Tropical Storm Paths, Forecast and Hazard Warnings, Lightning Intensity Radars, Interactive 3D Earth Map, Sea Surface Temperatures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🛰️ High-quality satellite imagery and radar loops
- 🎨 Multiple radar enhancement options and visualizations
- 📊 Real-time hurricane tracking and data
- 🆓 Free app with comprehensive features
- ⚡ Accurate NOAA data integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 📊 Excessive data consumption per session
- 📺 Intrusive ad banners blocking menu controls
- 🗺️ Limited geographic coverage in some regions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening forecast/projected path sections
- Loading screen hangs indefinitely before crashing
- Arrow navigation buttons cause app to crash
- Radar views display blank/white screens
- Lightning tab causes app to close

**Requested features**

- Ad-free paid version option
- Zoom functionality for maps and images
- Help menu and icon explanations
- Ability to pin/select specific hurricanes of interest
- Expanded geographic coverage (Australia, New Zealand, Asia)


### Pacific Typhoon Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-typhoon-tracker/id1045332806)

Track hurricanes, typhoons, and tropical storms across the Atlantic with detailed weather data. View cloud cover, storm tracks, precipitation, and wind data on an interactive map.

**Highlights:** Hurricane, typhoon, and tropical storm tracking, Global cloud cover, Storm track visualization, Precipitation and wind data, Buoy and ship observation data, GPS location integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hurricane Track free?

Hurricane Track is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pacific Typhoon Tracker free?

Pacific Typhoon Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hurricane Track or Pacific Typhoon Tracker?

Hurricane Track is rated higher. Hurricane Track averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pacific Typhoon Tracker averages 1.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Hurricane Track or Pacific Typhoon Tracker have ads?

Both Hurricane Track and Pacific Typhoon Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hurricane Track or Pacific Typhoon Tracker?

Hurricane Track ships an update every 4 months, and Pacific Typhoon Tracker every 8 months. Most recently, Hurricane Track was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pacific Typhoon Tracker on September 9, 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.*