# Hurricane Track vs Cyclone

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hurricane Track at none against Cyclone's 1. Cyclone's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 27%) and ratings volume (97 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hurricane Track asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hurricane Track against 4.5 for Cyclone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclone has 97 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Hurricane Track's written reviews are positive against 61% of Cyclone's.

Hurricane Track ships an update every 4 months, Cyclone every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hurricane Track | Cyclone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-track-storm-tracker/id437519442/reviews)** | [4.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mach Software Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/327826899) | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) |

## 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)


### Cyclone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Limits | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications for watch zones needed
- Ads make quick checks impossible
- Ads force clicks
- Ads are too intrusive
- Interface is poor

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hurricane Track free?

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

### Is Cyclone free?

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

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

Hurricane Track is rated higher. Hurricane Track averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cyclone averages 4.5 from 97 ratings.

### Do Hurricane Track or Cyclone have ads?

Both Hurricane Track and Cyclone show ads.

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

Hurricane Track ships an update every 4 months, and Cyclone every 5 months. Most recently, Hurricane Track was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cyclone on October 23, 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.*