WSVN Hurricane Tracker vs APWU 749
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
APWU 749
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | WSVN Hurricane Tracker | APWU 749 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunbeam 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
WSVN Hurricane Tracker
No in-app purchases
APWU 749
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WSVN Hurricane Tracker free?
Is APWU 749 free?
Do WSVN Hurricane Tracker or APWU 749 have ads?
Which is updated more often, WSVN Hurricane Tracker or APWU 749?
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