Comparison

WSVN Hurricane Tracker vs APWU 749

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

Head to head
About

WSVN Hurricane Tracker

Stay informed about hurricanes and tropical storms with real-time forecast cones, models, and expert insights. Receive critical updates on evacuation orders, shelter status, and local closures when storms threaten.

Highlights
  • Latest hurricane and tropical storm information
  • Forecast cone and models
  • Information from the 7Weather team
  • Evacuation orders and shelter details
  • Push notifications for South Florida alerts
Features
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Access the latest information on hurricanes, tropical storms, and tropical disturbances on your smartphone. The WSVN Hurricane Tracker provides you with the latest forecast cone, forecast models and information from the 7Weather team. If a storm threatens access vital information such as evacuation orders, shelter information, what's open and close and much more. Turn on push notifications and receive alerts when a storm threatens South Florida.

About

APWU 749

Features
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APWU 749 is the official mobile application of the APWU local 749. It provides APWU 749 members with a tool to connect with their union and stay informed about union activities and updates. Members can access essential resources, such as contracts and important documents (if available), related to their rights in the workplace. The app also keeps members updated on major events and provides useful information about their rights and responsibilities as union members.

Screenshots

WSVN Hurricane Tracker4 screens
APWU 7494 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: APWU 749 at none against WSVN Hurricane Tracker's shown. APWU 749 also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). WSVN Hurricane Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSVN Hurricane Tracker ships an update every 4 months, APWU 749 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WSVN Hurricane Tracker versus APWU 749: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSVN Hurricane TrackerAPWU 749
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunbeam Television Corp.Prometheus Labor Communications, Inc.

Bugs and requests

WSVN Hurricane Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Forecast cone and models not displaying
  • Radar and live feed not working
  • App crashing and freezing frequently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to disable ads
  • Improve notification system to work on home screen
  • Enlarge information bubbles for better readability
  • Add infrared overlay to radar

APWU 749

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WSVN Hurricane Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

APWU 749

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WSVN Hurricane Tracker free?
WSVN Hurricane Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APWU 749 free?
APWU 749 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WSVN Hurricane Tracker or APWU 749 have ads?
WSVN Hurricane Tracker shows ads; APWU 749 does not.
Which is updated more often, WSVN Hurricane Tracker or APWU 749?
WSVN Hurricane Tracker ships an update every 4 months, and APWU 749 every 9 days. Most recently, WSVN Hurricane Tracker was updated on October 29, 2026 and APWU 749 on October 24, 2026.

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