# Hurricane Track vs #WEATHER

Hurricane Track and #WEATHER both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of #WEATHER's written reviews are positive against 27% of Hurricane Track's. #WEATHER also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (71 vs 2). Hurricane Track's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #WEATHER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Hurricane Track asks for nothing beyond the download.

#WEATHER holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #WEATHER has 71 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Hurricane Track's written reviews are positive against 67% of #WEATHER's.

Hurricane Track ships an update every 4 months, #WEATHER every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hurricane Track | #WEATHER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-track-storm-tracker/id437519442/reviews) | **[4.7 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1607069659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **71** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mach Software Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/327826899) | [Best Weather Apps sp zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690003104) |

## 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)


### #WEATHER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1607069659)

Get hyper-local, up-to-date weather information with current conditions, detailed hourly and extended forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Track multiple locations with visually appealing icons and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Current weather conditions, Hourly and extended forecasts, Multiple location tracking, Severe weather alerts, Visually appealing weather icons

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Live Radar Service | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Radar Service | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weather service | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hurricane Track free?

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

### Is #WEATHER free?

#WEATHER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hurricane Track or #WEATHER?

#WEATHER is rated higher. Hurricane Track averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while #WEATHER averages 4.7 from 71 ratings.

### Do Hurricane Track or #WEATHER have ads?

Both Hurricane Track and #WEATHER show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hurricane Track or #WEATHER?

Hurricane Track ships an update every 4 months, and #WEATHER every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hurricane Track was updated on November 1, 2026 and #WEATHER on November 3, 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.*