# Cyclone vs #WEATHER

The clearest difference is update cadence: #WEATHER at every 2 weeks against Cyclone's every 5 months. #WEATHER also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). Cyclone's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and #WEATHER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

#WEATHER holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 65 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 60% positive.

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, #WEATHER every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclone | #WEATHER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759/reviews) | **[4.7 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1607069659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 132 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) | [Best Weather Apps sp zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690003104) |

## 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)


### #WEATHER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1607069659)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local, up-to-date weather information with current conditions, detailed hourly and extended forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Track multiple locations with visually appealing icons and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Current weather conditions, Hourly and extended forecasts, Multiple location tracking, Severe weather alerts, Visually appealing weather icons

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Live Radar Service | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Radar Service | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weather service | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclone free?

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

### Is #WEATHER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cyclone or #WEATHER?

#WEATHER is rated higher. Cyclone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while #WEATHER averages 4.7 from 65 ratings.

### Do Cyclone or #WEATHER have ads?

Both Cyclone and #WEATHER show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cyclone or #WEATHER?

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, and #WEATHER every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cyclone was updated on September 26, 2026 and #WEATHER on September 10, 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.*