# Cyclone vs Wind Map

The clearest difference is rating: Cyclone at 4.5 against Wind Map's 3.6. Wind Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Cyclone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 35 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Cyclone's written reviews are positive against 63% of Wind Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, Wind Map every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclone | Wind Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759/reviews)** | [3.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-map-3d-hurricane-tracker/id1280407420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 132 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) | [Abduljabbar AlFaqih](https://appshunter.io/developer/938360627) |

## 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)


### Wind Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-map-3d-hurricane-tracker/id1280407420)

Track live hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones with 3D globe maps of wind currents and satellite imagery. Predict storm formation, view future and past weather patterns, and receive alerts for intensifying cyclones and landfalls.

**Highlights:** Live hurricane, typhoon, and cyclone tracking, 3D globe maps of wind currents, Satellite imagery for active storms, Storm prediction and formation analysis, Future and past weather visualization, Alerts for intensifying cyclones and landfalls, Marine and aviation weather data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclone free?

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

### Is Wind Map free?

Wind Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cyclone or Wind Map?

Cyclone is rated higher. Cyclone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Wind Map averages 3.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do Cyclone or Wind Map have ads?

Both Cyclone and Wind Map show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cyclone or Wind Map?

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, and Wind Map every 4 months. Most recently, Cyclone was updated on October 14, 2026 and Wind Map on October 14, 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.*