Comparison

Radar Mobile vs Hurricane Tracker Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Radar Mobile

Visualize U.S. weather radar with high-resolution maps and advanced features. Analyze reflectivity and wind data simultaneously, view topography, and track storm movements with detailed overlays. Supports dual-polarization radar products for advanced weather analysis.

Highlights
  • High-resolution U.S. weather radar mapping
  • Dual-panel display for simultaneous data analysis
  • Reflectivity smoothing and mosaic
  • Topography and population density overlays
  • Dual-polarization radar product support
  • GPS enabled location relative to storms
Features
Currently charting
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Explore weather in detail with Radar Mobile. Compare radar products side by side, follow storms through animated loops, and see the bigger picture with a national radar mosaic. Built for weather enthusiasts, storm spotters, and meteorologists, Radar Mobile brings NEXRAD Level 3 radar to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Your purchase includes core NEXRAD radar features without a separate data subscription. Optional AllisonHouse overlays require a separate paid subscription and are not included in the app purchase. Spotter Network features require a Spotter Network account. SEE TWO PRODUCTS AT ONCE Compare reflectivity and velocity in the dual-panel display, or pair other radar products to examine a storm from different perspectives. On iPhone and iPad, use a two-finger swipe to switch between dual-panel and single-panel views. LOOK BEYOND REFLECTIVITY Explore radar products including: • Base reflectivity and velocity at multiple elevation angles • Storm-relative velocity with user-selectable storm motion • Differential reflectivity, correlation coefficient, and specific differential phase • Hydrometeor classification • Echo tops and vertically integrated liquid • Storm total rainfall accumulation Use the national reflectivity mosaic to find areas of precipitation, then select an individual radar for a closer look. Product availability depends on the radar site and data source. FOLLOW CHANGING CONDITIONS Animate radar scans to watch precipitation develop and move. Display National Weather Service tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings alongside radar. On iPhone and iPad, tap a warning to read its details and use location services to show your position on the map. MAKE THE DISPLAY YOUR OWN • Customize radar color maps • Smooth reflectivity for a softer display • Hide or gray out reflectivity below a selected threshold • Add geographic context with map overlays • Pan and pinch to zoom on iPhone and iPad OPTIONAL CONNECTED SERVICES With a separate compatible Weather Pulse subscription, add lightning, radar storm tracks, tropical cyclone data, watch boxes, and mesoscale discussions. These services require your own Weather Pulse credentials; their subscription cost is additional to the app purchase. Connect a Spotter Network account to display spotter positions and reports. Radar Mobile displays NEXRAD Level 3 products. It does not include a Level II radar viewer. An internet connection is required to download weather data. Location access is optional. Controls and available features vary by platform.

About

Hurricane Tracker Pro

Track hurricanes, tropical storms, and depressions globally with interactive maps. Access detailed data layers including cloud cover, tracks, precipitation, and wind information. This app provides professional-grade weather tracking.

Highlights
  • Global cloud cover
  • Hurricane tracks
  • Chance of development
  • Tropical storm and depression tracks
  • Wave height and direction
  • Precipitation data
  • Buoy and ship observations
  • Global surface winds
Features
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Hurricane Tracker Pro is an interactive mapping application for tracking hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions in the all over the world. All data comes from the NHC, NOAA and NWS. Listed below are the featured layers of this application. Get the ad free professional version of our top selling mobile app. -Global Cloud Cover -Hurricane Tracks -NHC Chance of Development -Tropical Storm Tracks -Tropical Depression Tracks -Wave Height Data -3 Hour Precipitation Data -NOAA Buoy and Ship Observation Data -GPS Location -Wave Direction -Global Surface Winds

Screenshots

Radar Mobile4 screens
Hurricane Tracker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hurricane Tracker Pro at $4.99 against Radar Mobile's $12.99. Hurricane Tracker Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Radar Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 25%) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Radar Mobile costs $12.99 and Hurricane Tracker Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radar Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, Hurricane Tracker Pro every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Radar Mobile versus Hurricane Tracker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadar MobileHurricane Tracker Pro
Price$12.99$4.99 — better
Rating—2.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#140 — better#174
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherWary LLCcorey hoggard

Customer experience

Radar Mobile

Written reviews38 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative26.3%

Hurricane Tracker Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Radar Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Hurricane Tracker Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radar Mobile free?
Radar Mobile costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hurricane Tracker Pro free?
Hurricane Tracker Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radar Mobile or Hurricane Tracker Pro have ads?
Hurricane Tracker Pro shows ads; Radar Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Radar Mobile or Hurricane Tracker Pro?
Radar Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hurricane Tracker Pro every 24 months. Most recently, Radar Mobile was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hurricane Tracker Pro on October 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Radar Mobile or Hurricane Tracker Pro?
Radar Mobile currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Hurricane Tracker Pro at #174. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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