# Hurricane Track vs Wind Map

The clearest difference is rating: Hurricane Track at 4.5 against Wind Map's 3.6. Wind Map's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 27%) and ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Map has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Hurricane Track's written reviews are positive against 63% of Wind Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hurricane Track | Wind Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-track-storm-tracker/id437519442/reviews)** | [3.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-map-3d-hurricane-tracker/id1280407420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 27 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mach Software Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/327826899) | [Abduljabbar AlFaqih](https://appshunter.io/developer/938360627) |

## 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)


### Wind Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-map-3d-hurricane-tracker/id1280407420)

Track live hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones with 3D globe maps of wind currents and satellite imagery. Predict storm formation, view future and past weather patterns, and receive alerts for intensifying cyclones and landfalls.

**Highlights:** Live hurricane, typhoon, and cyclone tracking, 3D globe maps of wind currents, Satellite imagery for active storms, Storm prediction and formation analysis, Future and past weather visualization, Alerts for intensifying cyclones and landfalls, Marine and aviation weather data

**Features:** 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 Wind Map free?

Wind Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hurricane Track or Wind Map?

Hurricane Track is rated higher. Hurricane Track averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wind Map averages 3.6 from 36 ratings.

### Do Hurricane Track or Wind Map have ads?

Both Hurricane Track and Wind Map show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hurricane Track or Wind Map?

Hurricane Track ships an update every 4 months, and Wind Map every 4 months. Most recently, Hurricane Track was updated on October 22, 2026 and Wind Map on October 22, 2026.

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