# Cyclone vs SwellMap Boat

Cyclone and SwellMap Boat both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Cyclone's written reviews are positive against 34% of SwellMap Boat's. Cyclone also leads on ratings volume (98 vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SwellMap Boat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cyclone against 4.6 for SwellMap Boat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclone has 98 ratings behind it against 11, 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 34% of SwellMap Boat's.

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, SwellMap Boat every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclone | SwellMap Boat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclone-hurricane-tracker/id698744759/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellmap-boat/id965612543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) | [Wesley Warner](https://appshunter.io/developer/965423811) |

## 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)


### SwellMap Boat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellmap-boat/id965612543)

Get detailed marine weather forecasts for hundreds of locations across New Zealand. View 7-day sea and wind graphs, tide information, and receive alerts for your favorite spots. Access forecast maps for rain, temperature, wind, and waves.

**Highlights:** 7-day sea and wind forecast graphs, Detailed daily forecasts, Forecast maps (rain, temp, wind, waves), Save favorite spots, Customizable alerts, SwellMap boat ratings

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwellMap Boat | $1.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclone free?

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

### Is SwellMap Boat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cyclone or SwellMap Boat?

SwellMap Boat is rated higher. Cyclone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while SwellMap Boat averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Cyclone or SwellMap Boat have ads?

Both Cyclone and SwellMap Boat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cyclone or SwellMap Boat?

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, and SwellMap Boat every 3 months. Most recently, Cyclone was updated on October 29, 2026 and SwellMap Boat on October 26, 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.*