Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG vs My Hurricane Tracker Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
Stay informed about tropical weather with real-time updates and expert analysis. Track hurricanes, view projected paths, and receive severe weather alerts to keep your family safe.
- Projected Hurricane Paths
- Interactive Live Storm Tracker
- Local Radar
- Severe Weather Alerts
- Tropical Weather Outlooks
- Watches and Warnings
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The Max Tracker Hurricane app is powered by WPLG’s Chief Certified Meteorologist Betty Davis, Hurricane and Storm Surge Specialist Michael Lowry, and a team of certified meteorologists bringing you the latest and most accurate information on developing tropical systems. Keep your family safe, download the free app today. • Projected Hurricane Paths • Interactive Live Storm Tracker • Local Radar • Live Local 10 news storm coverage • Severe Weather Alerts • Tropical Weather Outlooks • Watches and Warnings
My Hurricane Tracker Pro
Track hurricanes, cyclones, and weather warnings with interactive maps, NOAA forecasts, and satellite imagery. Receive push notifications for alerts and storm formations. This ad-free app offers a clean interface with historical storm data and a 7-day outlook.
- Interactive hurricane tracking maps
- NOAA forecast map & storm satellite imagery
- Historic storm search (from 1851)
- Push notifications for weather warnings
- Radar, satellite, and sea temperature images
- 7-day outlook from NHC
- Ad-free experience
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My Hurricane Tracker Pro gives you the most comprehensive tools for tracking tornados, cyclones, tropical storms and weather warnings available. In a beautiful interface, you won't be overwhelmed with cluttered screens like you might with other apps. We give you exactly what you need in an easy to understand way. - Interactive tracking maps for each hurricane. - NOAA forecast map & storm satellite imagery where available! - Historic search of previous storms from 1851 (or 1949 for Pacific). - Push notifications for National Weather Service weather warnings or new storm formations! - Radar, satellite and sea temperature images automatically updated in the app! - See an outlook for the next 7 days from the National Hurricane Center (NHC). - Track specific hurricanes and receive notifications every time they are updated just by pressing the "+" button! - Pro version is ad-free and includes Apple Watch support! It is similar to apps such as Hurricane Tracker, Hurricane Pro and Storm by Weather Underground.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG at Free against My Hurricane Tracker Pro's $3.99. Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (75K vs 5.8K). My Hurricane Tracker Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On rating and iOS requirement 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
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG is free to download; My Hurricane Tracker Pro costs $3.99 up front. My Hurricane Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG against 4.8 for My Hurricane Tracker Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG has 75K ratings behind it against 5.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG's written reviews are positive against 86% of My Hurricane Tracker Pro's.
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG ships an update every 6 weeks, My Hurricane Tracker Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG | My Hurricane Tracker Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (75K ratings) — better | 4.8 (5.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | 85.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | 5.8K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #66 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WPLG, Inc | JRustonApps B.V. |
Customer experience
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
My Hurricane Tracker Pro
User reviews
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
From 75K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Reliable weather information
- 🚀 Quick and accurate updates
- 💡 Useful for tracking storms globally
- 👍 Essential app for hurricane-prone areas
- 👍 Trusted by long-time users
Room to improve
- 🐛 Recent map changes make it harder to track storms
- 🐛 Outdated or delayed information at times
- 🐛 Ads interfering with content
- 🐛 Accessibility issues for blind users
My Hurricane Tracker Pro
From 5.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date information
- 💡 Unique and outstanding design
- 🔍 Comprehensive hurricane tracking features
- 🌎 Global coverage of storms
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📱 Missing features on certain devices (e.g. iPad)
- 🗺️ Limited zoom and customization options for maps
- 🔍 Lack of detailed local forecasting
Bugs and requests
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
Reported bugs
3 issues- Overlapping icons on maps
- Inability to rotate or expand maps
- Crashing or freezing on some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Restore previous map view
- Improve map zoom and centering
- Add more detailed local weather forecasts
- Provide timestamp for data updates
My Hurricane Tracker Pro
Reported bugs
2 issues- Issues with tracking storms in the Western Pacific
- Inconsistent data updates and refresh issues
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to pause/rewind satellite and radar loops
- More customizable alert settings
- Historical storm data and replay functionality
- Widgets for home screen
In-app purchases
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
No in-app purchases
My Hurricane Tracker Pro
- Buy us a coffee$0.99
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