# Cyclone vs Meteo Sat

The clearest difference is rating: Cyclone at 4.5 against Meteo Sat's 1.0. Cyclone also leads on ratings volume (98 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.7). Meteo Sat's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 61%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Meteo Sat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cyclone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclone has 98 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Cyclone's written reviews are positive against 74% of Meteo Sat'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, Meteo Sat every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclone | Meteo Sat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteo-sat/id829573258/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) | [Stefano Caschi](https://appshunter.io/developer/306389929) |

## 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)


### Meteo Sat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteo-sat/id829573258)

Visualize current weather conditions across Europe with detailed satellite imagery and precipitation models. Zoom into specific areas, play animations, and choose from various map styles for a comprehensive view.

**Highlights:** View and zoom IR satellite images, Precipitating Clouds model, Convective Rainfall Rate model, Cloud Top Height model, Play and pause animations, Multiple map styles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclone free?

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

### Is Meteo Sat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cyclone or Meteo Sat?

Cyclone is rated higher. Cyclone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Meteo Sat averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cyclone or Meteo Sat have ads?

Both Cyclone and Meteo Sat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cyclone or Meteo Sat?

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, and Meteo Sat every 9 months. Most recently, Cyclone was updated on October 18, 2026 and Meteo Sat on October 18, 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.*