# Cyclone vs Atlantic Hurricane Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Cyclone at 4.5 against Atlantic Hurricane Tracker's 3.0. Cyclone also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 29%) and ratings volume (98 vs 14). Atlantic Hurricane Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Atlantic Hurricane Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cyclone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclone has 98 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Cyclone's written reviews are positive against 29% of Atlantic Hurricane Tracker's.

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, Atlantic Hurricane Tracker every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclone | Atlantic Hurricane Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759/reviews)** | [3.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atlantic-hurricane-tracker/id1043658743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 132 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) | [corey hoggard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042853133) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### Atlantic Hurricane Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atlantic-hurricane-tracker/id1043658743)

Track hurricanes, tropical storms, and depressions in the Atlantic with an interactive map. Access detailed data layers including cloud cover, wave height, and wind speeds. All information is sourced from official meteorological agencies.

**Highlights:** Interactive hurricane tracking map, Global cloud cover layer, Hurricane and tropical storm tracks, NHC chance of development, Wave height and direction data, NOAA buoy and ship observations, GPS location integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclone free?

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

### Is Atlantic Hurricane Tracker free?

Atlantic Hurricane Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cyclone or Atlantic Hurricane Tracker?

Cyclone is rated higher. Cyclone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Atlantic Hurricane Tracker averages 3.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Cyclone or Atlantic Hurricane Tracker have ads?

Both Cyclone and Atlantic Hurricane Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cyclone or Atlantic Hurricane Tracker?

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, and Atlantic Hurricane Tracker every 7 months. Most recently, Cyclone was updated on September 26, 2026 and Atlantic Hurricane Tracker on September 9, 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.*