Comparison

Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker vs Altimeter

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

Head to head
About

Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker

This advanced weather app provides comprehensive hurricane tracking and radar data. It features global and local radar views, projected storm paths, hazard warnings, and detailed tropical cyclone information. Explore cloud formations, sea temperatures, and a 3D Earth view for a complete understanding of weather patterns.

Highlights
  • 18 World Radars with GOES-19 Satellite
  • Customizable Local Radar (NEXRAD)
  • Projected Tropical Storm Paths (5-day)
  • Forecast and Hazard Warnings
  • Lightning Intensity Radars
  • 3D Earth with Live Clouds and Storms
  • Sea Surface Temperatures
Features
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*This is the Ad-Free version of Hurricane Track* Hurricane Track 3.0 is the most advanced, modern, and easiest to use Hurricane Tracking and Radar application! Hurricane Track 3.0 features incredible new features such as 18 World Radars featuring the newly launched GOES-19 Satellite, a new customizable dynamic Local Radar using NEXRAD "next-generation radar" technology, Forecast and Hazard warnings, future projected tropical cyclone paths, Lightning Intensity Radars, Sea Temperatures, Cloud Formations that can potentially turn into tropical cyclones, Maps, an interactive 3D Earth, detailed tropical storm information and discussion, and much much more! Hurricane Track 3.0 brings the most advanced hurricane tracking technology to your fingertips! Innovative Features! - 300+ World Radars: 18 Radar Locations around the globe with 17 Radars per Location - Customizable Advanced Local Radar using NEXRAD technology (U.S. only) - Projected Tropical Storm paths: Future tropical storm paths for the next five days - Forecast and Hazards give you detailed forecasts for different periods of the day, and hazards that you should look out for (Tornado Watch, Flood Warning, High Tide, etc.) (U.S. only, Updated hourly) - Innovative Lightning Intensity Radars - Interactive Map with Tropical Cyclones, Live Clouds, and Earthquakes - Sea Surface Temperatures for the past two months - Graphical outlines of cloud formations that can turn into potential Tropical Storms - 3D Earth with Live Clouds, Tropical Storms, and Earthquakes - Tropical Storm and Weather Information, Summaries, Discussions, and Outlooks 8 World Radars for 12 different Locations around the Globe! - Visible - Unenhanced visible imagery that transitions to IR2 overnight - Shortwave - Channel 2 Shortwave Infrared imagery - Shortwave, sometimes considered "night visible" - Water Vapor - IR Channel 3 - Aviation - Aviation color enhancement - Dvorak - Used for tropical classifications with the Dvorak technique - JSL - Used to bring out low level and high level clouds in tropical cyclones - Funktop - Higlights intense areas of precipitation - Rainbow - Rainbow enhancement curve, colorful enhancement

About

Altimeter

Features
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Track your exact altitude, elevation gain, and barometric pressure with Altimeter, the ultimate professional-grade navigation and weather tracking tool for hikers, climbers, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are scaling a mountain peak, flying a drone, or sailing the open seas, Altimeter leverages your device’s built-in hardware sensors and high-accuracy GPS to deliver real-time data offline, anywhere in the world. ► WHY CHOOSE ALTIMETER? Unlike standard elevation apps, Altimeter combines a precise sensor-driven barometer with dynamic weather station calibration (QNH) to ensure your readings remain accurate, even when atmospheric conditions shift. ► CORE FEATURES: • Precision Altimeter: Measure actual and relative altitude with absolute accuracy in meters or feet. • Barometric Pressure Tracker: Monitor atmospheric pressure trends using your device’s built-in hardware sensor. • Storm Alerts: Get instant notifications when sudden pressure drops indicate an incoming storm. • Live Tactical Compass: Navigate safely with a highly accurate direction indicator, wind direction, and orientation. • Trip Gain & History: Log your hikes and climbs, and track your trip elevation gain, ascent rate, and historical graphs. • Premium Home Screen Widgets: Monitor altitude and pressure right from your home screen (PRO feature). • Multiple Location Support: Save and track weather, pressure, and elevation for multiple cities or waypoints. ► CUSTOM SPORTS & TRAVEL MODES: Optimized dashboard layouts customized for your favorite activities: • General Mode: Standard altimeter, barometer, and compass views for daily tracking. • Drone Mode: Safe-to-fly wind speed and condition assessments for UAV pilots. • Sailing & Surfing Modes: Beaufort wind scale alerts and weather forecasts to keep you safe on the water. ► CALIBRATION & OFFLINE PRECISE DATA: • Auto QNH & Sea Level Pressure Calibration: Syncs with nearby meteorological stations to calibrate automatically. • GPS Reference Altitude: Calibrates sensor offsets instantly using high-precision satellite data. • 100% Offline Capability: Built to function in remote wilderness or high altitudes without cell coverage. ► PRIVACY FIRST Your sensor and location data are processed entirely on your device. We never collect, track, or share your personal information. Download Altimeter today and conquer your next adventure with professional navigation on your wrist and in your pocket! Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/barometer-altimeter-pro-privacy-policy/f5b83551-b63f-4d2a-b3a8-1b9c40f7c12a/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker4 screens
Altimeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Altimeter at Free against Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker's $2.99. Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker's advantage is chart position (#132 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Altimeter is free to download; Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker versus Altimeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurricane Track+ Storm TrackerAltimeter
Price$2.99Free — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#132 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMach Software DesignTirin

In-app purchases

None

Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Altimeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker free?
Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Altimeter free?
Altimeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker or Altimeter have ads?
Neither Hurricane Track+ Storm Tracker nor Altimeter shows ads.

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