# Global vs Cyclone

Global and Cyclone are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Global sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year and Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Global against 4.5 for Cyclone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 98 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Global's written reviews are positive against 61% of Cyclone's.

Global ships an update every 3 months, Cyclone every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Global | Cyclone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-weather/id639323743/reviews) | **[4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Best Search Infobrokerage, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/417401890) | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) |

## What reviewers say

### Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-weather/id639323743)

Get instant weather forecasts by tapping anywhere on a world map. Customize your screen with personal photos and explore global cloud formations from space. Search for cities and airports worldwide, and view both analog and digital clocks.

**Highlights:** Tap map for instant forecasts, Customizable personal screens, Global cloud formation view, City and airport search, Analog and digital world clock, GPS privacy protection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extended Forecast | $1.49 | per year |
| GLOBAL WEATHER No Ads | $1.99 | per year |


### Cyclone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759)

Track hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones globally with real-time satellite imagery and detailed forecasts. Explore interactive maps with current weather, 10-day predictions, and sunrise/sunset times. Enjoy smooth animations and customizable playback for a comprehensive weather overview.

**Highlights:** Live satellite imagery, Hurricane and storm tracking, Interactive map exploration, 10-day weather forecasts, Customizable animation playback, Global weather data

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Limits | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and friendly
- 🚀 Fast and precise
- 👍 Good clear tracking
- 👍 Good for quick updates
- 👍 Good for planning trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads make checks impossible
- 😠 Ads force clicks
- 😠 Ads are too intrusive
- 😠 Interface is poor
- 😠 Hard to read

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications for watch zones needed
- Ads make quick checks impossible
- Ads force clicks
- Ads are too intrusive
- Interface is poor

**Requested features**

- Ability to notify users of watch zones
- More detail of the Pacific
- Key to explain color-coded storm intensity
- Highlight approximate storm location
- More informative feedback on cyclone intensity (wind strength, speed)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Global free?

Global is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cyclone free?

Cyclone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Global or Cyclone?

Cyclone is rated higher. Global averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Cyclone averages 4.5 from 98 ratings.

### Do Global or Cyclone have ads?

Both Global and Cyclone show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Global or Cyclone?

Global ships an update every 3 months, and Cyclone every 5 months. Most recently, Global was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cyclone on October 29, 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.*