# Cyclone vs Storm Tracker° Pro

The clearest difference is price: Cyclone at Free against Storm Tracker° Pro's $1.99. Cyclone also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 49%). Storm Tracker° Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Cyclone is free to download; Storm Tracker° Pro costs $1.99 up front. Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Storm Tracker° Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cyclone against 4.6 for Storm Tracker° Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Tracker° Pro has 1K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Cyclone's written reviews are positive against 49% of Storm Tracker° Pro's.

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, Storm Tracker° Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclone | Storm Tracker° Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker-pro/id945662966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 49.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#42** |
| Size | 132 MB | 402 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) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## 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)


### Storm Tracker° Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker-pro/id945662966)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time weather updates, accurate forecasts up to 10 days, and an animated radar. Track storms, hurricanes, and view detailed weather charts with customizable map settings. Supports multiple countries and regions.

**Highlights:** Real-time animated radar, 10-day weather forecasts, Hurricane tracking, Interactive weather maps, Detailed weather charts, Customizable map layers and overlays

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather information
- 🌍 Worldwide weather coverage
- ⭐ Helpful for weather emergencies
- 🌟 Great overall app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Missing radar coverage in certain areas
- 💸 Paid version not working as expected
- ⚠️ Inaccurate weather data and forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not showing up in certain regions
- Settings changes not applying properly
- Paid version not unlocking all features

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for weather alerts
- Customizable radar and map views
- Improved graphics and visual presentation
- Extended weather forecasting capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclone free?

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

### Is Storm Tracker° Pro free?

Storm Tracker° Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cyclone or Storm Tracker° Pro?

Storm Tracker° Pro is rated higher. Cyclone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Storm Tracker° Pro averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Cyclone or Storm Tracker° Pro have ads?

Cyclone shows ads; Storm Tracker° Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cyclone or Storm Tracker° Pro?

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, and Storm Tracker° Pro monthly. Most recently, Cyclone was updated on October 14, 2026 and Storm Tracker° Pro on October 12, 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.*