# Hurricane Track vs Storm Tracker°

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hurricane Track at none against Storm Tracker°'s 8. Storm Tracker°'s advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 2) and review sentiment (46% vs 26%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Storm Tracker°. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Tracker° has 82K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Hurricane Track's written reviews are positive against 46% of Storm Tracker°'s.

Hurricane Track ships an update every 4 months, Storm Tracker° every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hurricane Track | Storm Tracker° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurricane-track-storm-tracker/id437519442/reviews) | **[4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **82K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#54** |
| Size | 27 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mach Software Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/327826899) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## 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)


### Storm Tracker°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Weather, #94 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes with real-time radar and forecasts. Get NOAA alerts for floods and other hazards. Monitor weather patterns up to 10 days in advance.

**Highlights:** Live storm tracking, Doppler radar for rain and snow, NOAA weather warnings and alerts, Hourly and 10-day forecasts, HD quality map, Unlimited locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🔍 Detailed radar imagery
- 💡 Helpful storm tracking features
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Excessive notifications and alerts
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather data in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Weather data not updating in real-time
- App crashing or freezing on some devices
- Saved locations not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Add wind speed indicator
- Improve radar coverage in remote areas
- Provide more customization options
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hurricane Track free?

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

### Is Storm Tracker° free?

Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hurricane Track or Storm Tracker°?

Storm Tracker° is rated higher. Hurricane Track averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 from 82K ratings.

### Do Hurricane Track or Storm Tracker° have ads?

Both Hurricane Track and Storm Tracker° show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hurricane Track or Storm Tracker°?

Hurricane Track ships an update every 4 months, and Storm Tracker° every 2 months. Most recently, Hurricane Track was updated on September 23, 2026 and Storm Tracker° on September 28, 2026.

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