# Cyclone vs Pflotsh Storm

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cyclone at free with in-app purchases against Pflotsh Storm's subscription. Cyclone also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (98 vs 4). Pflotsh Storm's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 61%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pflotsh Storm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cyclone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclone has 98 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Cyclone's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pflotsh Storm'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, Pflotsh Storm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclone | Pflotsh Storm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pflotsh-storm/id1320763970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 132 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) | [Garzotto GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/291676871) |

## 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)


### Pflotsh Storm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pflotsh-storm/id1320763970)

Track real-time precipitation, lightning, and storm movements with high-resolution forecasts. Access extensive historical data for multiple European regions. A subscription unlocks all features and data.

**Highlights:** Real-time radar data, Lightning and storm tracks, High-resolution precipitation forecast, Weather station measurements, Extensive data archive, European region coverage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclone free?

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

### Is Pflotsh Storm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cyclone or Pflotsh Storm?

Cyclone is rated higher. Cyclone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Pflotsh Storm averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cyclone or Pflotsh Storm have ads?

Cyclone shows ads; Pflotsh Storm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cyclone or Pflotsh Storm?

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, and Pflotsh Storm every 3 months. Most recently, Cyclone was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pflotsh Storm on November 5, 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.*