# Storm Tracker° vs My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts at none against Storm Tracker°'s 8. My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Storm Tracker°'s advantage is chart position (#58 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Storm Tracker° against 4.8 for My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82K and 69K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Storm Tracker°'s written reviews are positive against 79% of My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts's.

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Tracker° | My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews) | **[4.8 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-hurricane-tracker-and-alerts/id1020486515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 69K |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Tracker°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes with real-time radar and forecasts. Get NOAA alerts for floods and other hazards. Monitor weather patterns up to 10 days in advance.

**Highlights:** Live storm tracking, Doppler radar for rain and snow, NOAA weather warnings and alerts, Hourly and 10-day forecasts, HD quality map, Unlimited locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🔍 Detailed radar imagery
- 💡 Helpful storm tracking features
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Excessive notifications and alerts
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather data in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Weather data not updating in real-time
- App crashing or freezing on some devices
- Saved locations not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Add wind speed indicator
- Improve radar coverage in remote areas
- Provide more customization options
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-hurricane-tracker-and-alerts/id1020486515)

Track hurricanes, cyclones, and tropical storms with interactive maps, NOAA forecasts, and satellite imagery. Receive push notifications for weather warnings and storm formations. This app provides essential weather tracking tools in an easy-to-understand interface.

**Highlights:** Interactive hurricane tracking maps, NOAA forecast map & satellite imagery, Historic storm search, Push notifications for weather warnings, Radar, satellite, and sea temperature images, 7-day outlook from NHC

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date information
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🔍 Detailed hurricane tracking and forecasting
- 📡 Satellite imagery and model visualizations
- 🔔 Helpful notifications and alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited radar/map functionality
- 💰 Intrusive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🌍 Lack of coverage for some regions

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate storm information in some cases
- Notifications not working as expected
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Ability to track multiple locations
- More detailed storm impact predictions
- Integration with other weather data sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Tracker° free?

Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts free?

My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Tracker° or My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts?

My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts is rated higher. Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts averages 4.8 from 69K ratings.

### Do Storm Tracker° or My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts have ads?

Both Storm Tracker° and My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Tracker° or My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts?

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, and My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts every 6 days. Most recently, Storm Tracker° was updated on November 5, 2026 and My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts on November 5, 2026.

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