Comparison

Cyclone vs TN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cyclone

This app provides real-time weather insights with live satellite imagery and storm tracking for hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones worldwide. Explore dynamic maps with smooth zoom and pan, access forecasts, and customize animation playback for a tailored experience.

Highlights
  • Live satellite imagery
  • Global storm tracking
  • Interactive map exploration
  • 10-day forecasts
  • Customizable animation speed
  • Sunrise/sunset times
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Stay informed and prepared with Cyclone, the comprehensive weather app delivering real-time insights and stunning visuals. Live Satellite Imagery Experience high-resolution cloud cover animations for North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, and parts of Russia. Powered by trusted sources like NOAA-NASA GOES, EUMETSAT, SPC, and GDAC for accurate, global weather data. Track Storms Worldwide Monitor hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones with precise projected paths and detailed forecasts. Toggle between ground station data and satellite imagery for a complete view of weather conditions. Interactive Exploration Navigate dynamic terrain, satellite, or standard maps with smooth zoom and pan functionality. Access current weather, 10-day forecasts, and sunrise/sunset times in an intuitive pop-up window. Seamless and Customizable Enjoy fast performance and fluid animations, even on low-bandwidth networks. Control animation playback and speed for a tailored experience.

About

TN

Receive timely weather alerts and advisories for specific areas based on forecasts. This app provides different sound notifications for various alert levels and can override silent mode for emergencies. Users can also submit feedback on flood risk alerts.

Highlights
  • Multi-hazard impact assessment
  • Weather forecast integration
  • Disseminates alerts and advisories
  • Customizable sound alerts for push notifications
  • Flood risk alerts with user feedback
  • Emergency alert override for silent mode
Features
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TN SMART (TamilNadu System for Multi-hazard potential impact Assessment and emergency Response Tracking) is a web-based system to utilize weather forecast products to assess potential impacts, and evaluate and disseminate impact management options with a robust data management system for managing and processing weather, disaster risk and emergency response resources data. The system shall disseminate alerts and advisories to registered users through this app designed to inform specific target areas based on early warning priorities. App gives different sound alerts for push notification to varied level of weather alerts. User gets flood risk alerts based on the forecast of their location and can submit the feedback on it to back the system. Important : This app will override the ringtone and sound settings of your mobile. So that when emergency alert is sent even though the mobile is in Silent mode it changes to Ringing mode and gives the sound.

Screenshots

Cyclone4 screens
TN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TN at none against Cyclone's 1. TN also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Cyclone's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 33%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclone ships an update every 6 months, TN every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cyclone versus TN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycloneTN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (98 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings98 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElecont LLCRimes

Customer experience

Cyclone

All ratings98 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative30.0%

TN

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Cyclone

Reported bugs

75 issues
  • Notifications for watch zones needed
  • Ads make quick checks impossible
  • Ads force clicks
  • Ads are too intrusive
  • Interface is poor
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  • Hard to read
  • Not easy to see current location
  • Limited coverage areas
  • Satellite panels do not load
  • Useless app for certain cyclones
  • No satellite reception for Australia
  • Inaccurate data
  • App appears unsupported
  • Not working
  • Waste of money
  • Clouds not shown for weeks
  • Graphics need enhancement
  • Bad cloud depiction
  • Limited to see developing lows
  • Slow updates
  • Not for Russian users
  • App is clunky
  • Only works for America
  • Paid for it, cannot restore purchase
  • Needs updates
  • Force you to click ads
  • CM is too intrusive
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Poor coverage
  • Badly designed interface
  • Doesn't show cyclone near NZ
  • Not informative enough
  • Hard to read
  • Not easy to see immediately where storm is
  • Doesn't show radar for southern Gulf of Mexico
  • Doesn't cover Caribbean Sea
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Not for Russian users
  • Rubbish app
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Apple cannot restore purchase
  • Cyclones no longer showing up
  • App not updated for years
  • Clouds not shown for weeks
  • Satellite panels do not load
  • Only loads 1/3 of Australia
  • Fails to provide basic forecasts
  • No panels from east coast Australia to west coast US
  • No improvement over free software
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Does not cover south half of Gulf and Caribbean
  • Not showing tropical cyclone Wintson (category 5)
  • No Cyclone Winston and no tracking anywhere
  • Doesn't even register Cat 5 cyclone
  • Does not show radar for southern half of Gulf of Mexico
  • Tropical storm not tracked
  • Not shown on radar, not mentioned
  • Cannot see cloud mass off coast of Australia
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Cannot see cloud mass out of the coast of Australia
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Not for Russian users
  • Weather not shown over Russia
  • Image cut off at Russian borders
  • Hardly works
  • No weather on Google map
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Most cloud situation unclear
  • Maps from two hours ago
  • Hard to tell what's going on
  • Graphics need enhancement
  • No color scales for satellite interpretation

Requested features

17 requests
  • 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)
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  • Strength meter with different colored icons for intensity changes
  • Live tracking like Windy
  • Sort functions for locations
  • Add storm surge and potential impact information
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Key for cyclone icon colors
  • Explain what different colors mean
  • More enhancement of cloud images
  • Color scales for satellite interpretation
  • Show cyclones before Kamchatka, not just Russian border
  • All information in Russian

TN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cyclone

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Limits$1.99
None

TN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cyclone free?
Cyclone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TN free?
TN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cyclone or TN have ads?
Cyclone shows ads; TN does not.
Which is updated more often, Cyclone or TN?
Cyclone ships an update every 6 months, and TN every 11 months. Most recently, Cyclone was updated on November 13, 2026 and TN on November 13, 2026.

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