# Hurricane Track vs Will it Rain?

Hurricane Track and Will it Rain? both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Will it Rain?'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Hurricane Track's. Will it Rain? also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Hurricane Track's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Will it Rain? holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Will it Rain? has 562 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 83% of Will it Rain?'s.

Hurricane Track ships an update every 4 months, Will it Rain? fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hurricane Track | Will it Rain? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-track-storm-tracker/id437519442/reviews) | **[4.7 (562 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-rain-notifications/id908090158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **562** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 29 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) | [JulyApps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427694580) |

## 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)


### Will it Rain?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-rain-notifications/id908090158)

Receive timely notifications about upcoming rain. Get alerts a day in advance or on the day of, with customizable notification times and sounds. Understand the forecast with simple YES/NO answers, rain timing, intensity, and temperature.

**Highlights:** Rain notifications, Advance rain alerts, Customizable notification times, Loud and clear notification sounds, Simple YES/NO rain answer, Rain timing and intensity, Temperature forecasts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful for planning activities
- 👍 Helpful for cyclists and motorcyclists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate forecasts
- 🐛 No notifications or alerts
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💡 Needs more features (e.g. customizable backgrounds, audible alerts)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Notifications not working as expected
- Contradictory rain predictions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set notifications for multiple locations
- More detailed forecasts (hourly, weekly)
- Animated or dynamic backgrounds
- Audible alerts for rain predictions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hurricane Track free?

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

### Is Will it Rain? free?

Will it Rain? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hurricane Track or Will it Rain??

Will it Rain? is rated higher. Hurricane Track averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Will it Rain? averages 4.7 from 562 ratings.

### Do Hurricane Track or Will it Rain? have ads?

Hurricane Track shows ads; Will it Rain? does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hurricane Track or Will it Rain??

Hurricane Track ships an update every 4 months, and Will it Rain? fortnightly. Most recently, Hurricane Track was updated on November 1, 2026 and Will it Rain? on November 1, 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.*