# NHC Hurricane Tracker vs StormPrepared

The clearest difference is monetization model: StormPrepared at free against NHC Hurricane Tracker's free with in-app purchases. StormPrepared also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). NHC Hurricane Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NHC Hurricane Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StormPrepared sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StormPrepared holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NHC Hurricane Tracker has 325 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NHC Hurricane Tracker ships an update every 11 days, StormPrepared every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NHC Hurricane Tracker | StormPrepared |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhc-hurricane-tracker-cyclo/id6608965448/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormprepared/id6766840617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **325** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glitchbuster Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448053032) | [Zimmerman Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871302800) |

## What reviewers say

### NHC Hurricane Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhc-hurricane-tracker-cyclo/id6608965448)

Track hurricanes and tropical storms in real time with live maps, official data, and advanced spaghetti models. Receive instant notifications and access historical storm data to stay informed and prepared for severe weather events.

**Highlights:** Live interactive map of storm paths, Official NHC and NOAA data, Spaghetti model visualizations, Real-time storm notifications, Historical hurricane database, Home screen storm tracking widgets

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hurricane Tracker Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Hurricane Tracker Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Hurricane Tracking | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for storm watchers
- 👍 Collects and disseminates NHC data well
- 👍 Simple yet powerful interface
- 👍 Provides notifications and a nice map
- 👍 Accurate spaghetti models and NHC data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many valueless notifications
- 👎 No links to revised forecasts
- 👎 Lifetime perk not working
- 👎 Monthly subscription leads directly to payment

**Reported bugs**

- Lifetime perk not working
- Monthly subscription leads directly to payment

**Requested features**

- Need typhoon tracking


### StormPrepared

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormprepared/id6766840617)

This app helps you understand and prepare for active storms. It provides real-time storm tracking, forecast information, and personalized preparedness checklists. Move from watching to knowing what to do next with a calm, practical experience.

**Highlights:** Follow active storms with NOAA data, Understand storm proximity to your location, Explore forecast tracks and cones, Timed checklists for preparedness tasks, Create custom household or workplace plans, Assign responsibilities for tasks, Track progress on preparedness actions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StormPrepared Full | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NHC Hurricane Tracker free?

NHC Hurricane Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StormPrepared free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NHC Hurricane Tracker or StormPrepared?

StormPrepared is rated higher. NHC Hurricane Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while StormPrepared averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NHC Hurricane Tracker or StormPrepared have ads?

Neither NHC Hurricane Tracker nor StormPrepared shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NHC Hurricane Tracker or StormPrepared?

NHC Hurricane Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and StormPrepared every 6 days. Most recently, NHC Hurricane Tracker was updated on October 27, 2026 and StormPrepared on October 15, 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.*