# WDliveapp vs Tropical Hurricane Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tropical Hurricane Tracker at 96% against WDliveapp's 45%. Tropical Hurricane Tracker also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 1.7). WDliveapp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Tropical Hurricane Tracker is free to download; WDliveapp costs $0.99 up front. Tropical Hurricane Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. WDliveapp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tropical Hurricane Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tropical Hurricane Tracker has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of WDliveapp's written reviews are positive against 96% of Tropical Hurricane Tracker's.

WDliveapp ships an update every 2 months, Tropical Hurricane Tracker weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WDliveapp | Tropical Hurricane Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdliveapp/id920378044/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropical-hurricane-tracker/id1436318547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **95.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 49 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Hamilton](https://appshunter.io/developer/652512771) | [JPL Technical Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435674538) |

## What reviewers say

### WDliveapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdliveapp/id920378044)

Displays live weather data from your weather station directly on your device. Connects via Wi-Fi or mobile data using clientraw.txt files. Offers automatic setup with specific software or manual URL configuration.

**Highlights:** Live weather data display, Wi-Fi and mobile data support, Clientraw.txt data integration, Automatic setup with WDsendtetherdata.exe, Manual URL configuration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tropical Hurricane Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropical-hurricane-tracker/id1436318547)

Stay informed about hurricanes and tropical storms with real-time tracking maps and NOAA forecasts. This app simplifies complex weather data, offering easy navigation to essential information for hurricane-prone areas. Receive push notifications and access historical data to prepare for potential storms.

**Highlights:** Hurricane Tracking Maps by Region, NOAA Forecasts, Interactive Global Map, Push Notifications, Ensemble Models, Historic Storm Tracks, Safety & Preparedness Information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads (annual) | $1.99 | per year |
| No Ads (forever) | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date hurricane tracking
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 💡 Comprehensive hurricane information in one place
- 🚀 Quick notifications and alerts
- 👍 Helpful for hurricane preparedness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Some features could be improved
- ⚠️ Concerns about privacy policy changes

**Reported bugs**

- Notification long-press feature not working consistently
- Filter settings not persisting between app sessions

**Requested features**

- Add spaghetti models and more forecast models
- Ability to customize notification settings
- Retain notification history after launching the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WDliveapp free?

WDliveapp costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tropical Hurricane Tracker free?

Tropical Hurricane Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WDliveapp or Tropical Hurricane Tracker?

Tropical Hurricane Tracker is rated higher. WDliveapp averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tropical Hurricane Tracker averages 4.9 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do WDliveapp or Tropical Hurricane Tracker have ads?

Tropical Hurricane Tracker shows ads; WDliveapp does not.

### Which is updated more often, WDliveapp or Tropical Hurricane Tracker?

WDliveapp ships an update every 2 months, and Tropical Hurricane Tracker weekly. Most recently, WDliveapp was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tropical Hurricane Tracker on October 29, 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.*