Comparison

Storm Tracker° vs National Hurricane Center Data

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

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About

Storm Tracker°

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
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Track LIVE Storm’s Activity; Check the Weather updates, radar, and get warnings. Follow the storm’s path and its development NOW, and days ahead. Be well-informed. STORM TRACKER - EXTREME WEATHER RADAR Accurate, reliable, and easy-to-navigate Storm Tracker with 1.4M downloads worldwide. The storm tracker app provides 24/7 real-time tracking of several weather patterns like heavy storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons, tropical storms, cyclones, and other severe weather conditions. FREE ACCESS TO STORM TRACKER Needful Weather Information; • Rain & Snow Radar - Doppler info • 24/7 NOAA Weather Warnings & Alerts on maps for floods, tides, and storms (US only) • Weather charts for temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and pressure information • Detailed Hourly forecasts, up to 10 days • HD quality map • Unlimited Locations SUPPORTED COUNTRIES AND REGIONS NORTH AMERICA: United States*, Canada, Mexico EUROPE: France, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark APAC: Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan & Australia *Frequent severe weather conditions coverage in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North and South Carolina SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM ACCESS • Hurricane tracker • Rain Radar; Future precipitation forecasts • Wind Tracker; Map with animated wind direction with a 12-day windy forecast • Ad-free Experience Subscriptions automatically renew each month 24 hours before the end of the current period and your iTunes account will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from within the app. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms & Conditions: https://impalastudios.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://impalastudios.com/privacy UNITS OF MEASUREMENT Fahrenheit/Celsius | Miles/Kilometers | Wind speed in kN, mph, km/h, Beaufort | Barometric Pressure in Inches (inHG) and Atmospheric Pressure in Hectopascal (hPa) YOUR EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT TO US! *Please check if the answers are available in the Frequently Asked Questions app Settings. *(FQA) Our support team is very happy with your feedback, questions, and suggestions and is always ready to help you via support@impalastudios.com. Storm Tracker (C) 2014 Impala Studios

About

National Hurricane Center Data

Access comprehensive hurricane tracking data, including satellite imagery, official advisories, and prediction graphics. Receive push notifications for tropical weather and view detailed storm forecasts. Features include spaghetti models, wind probabilities, and local threat assessments.

Highlights
  • GOES Satellite Imagery Animations
  • National Hurricane Center Products
  • National Weather Service Alerts
  • Tropical Weather Push Notifications
  • Spaghetti Models
  • Forecast Graphics
  • Apple Watch App
Features
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Download the most comprehensive Hurricane Tracker app for iOS. MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE: + GOES Satellite Imagery Animations + National Hurricane Center Products + National Weather Service Alerts + Weather Prediction Center Graphics + Tropical Weather Push Notifications + Satellite Imagery Home Screen Widget + Spaghetti Models GRAPHICAL PRODUCTS INCLUDE: Forecast Graphics - Spaghetti Models - 7-Day Tropical Weather Outlook - 3-Day Excessive Rainfall Outlook - 7-Day Quantitative Precipitation Forecast Storm Specific Graphics - Key Messages - Cone Track Forecast - Tropical Storm Wind (Most Likely) - Tropical Storm Wind (Earliest) - Hurricane Wind Probability - Surface Wind Field - Surface Wind Analysis - Wind / Track History - Rainfall Forecast - Flash Flood Risk Local Storm Threat Graphics - Flooding Rain Threat - Wind Threat - Surge Threat - Tornado Threat - Rainfall Totals - Wind Warnings Note: Local threat graphics are typically not available until shortly before storm landfall. TEXT PRODUCTS INCLUDE: - Tropical Weather Outlook - Forecast Advisories - Public Advisories - Forecast Office Discussion - Local Statement (HLS) - Local Warnings (TCV) - Tropical Discussion - Wind Analysis WEATHER MAP OVERLAYS INCLUDE:  - Hurricane Track & Intensity - Potential Storm Surge Flooding - NASA Sea Surface Temperature - NOAA Weather Radar GOES SATELLITE IMAGERY INCLUDES: Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) - Nighttime Microphysics - Day Cloud Phase - True Color - Air Mass - Sandwich APPLE WATCH APP INCLUDES: - View wind speed & intensity updates every 30 minutes - View the latest satellite imagery - Choose from a variety of Watch Complications -- PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES -- Full Screen, High Resolution Satellite Imagery: - Latest Image - Animated Loop - Mesoscale: Near Real-time Imagery - Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) Mesoscale imagery typically has 1-minute temporal resolution, but is not always available for each storm. 16-day Weather Forecast Models: - Global Forecast System (GFS) - AI Global Forecast System (AIGFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) Weather Simulation Forecast Models: - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) - High Resolution Window (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2) - WaveWatch III (WW3) - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather (ECMWF) - ECMWF AI Forecast System (AIFS) Hurricane Models (HAFS, HMON, HWRF, CTCX) Experimental Forecast Animations: - Simulated Radar 2km - Surface Pressure, Wind - 200mb Temp, Ht, Wind - 700mb RH, Ht, Wind - 850mb Vort, Wind, Thick Model Analysis & Guidance Animations: - 6h Total Precipitation - 10m Wind - 200mb Vort, Wind, Ht - 500mb Relative Humidity - 700mb Vort, Wind, Ht - 850mb Vort, Wind, Ht NCEP / ECMWF Cyclogenesis Tracking Products - 10-day ECMWF Cyclogenesis - 12-day ECMWF Strike Probability - 28-day ECMWF Tropical Cyclone Activity - 10-day Probability of Formation - 16-day Storm Forecast Tracks - 21-day Global Tropics Hazards Outlook - 35-day Long Range Probability - 15-day Deepmind FNV3 Cyclogenesis CIMSS Tropical Cyclone Products - Wind Vorticity & Shear Analysis - Steering Layer Analysis - Morphed Integrated Microwave Imagery - Advanced Dvorak Technique (ADTV9.1) ADT Includes imagery, wind radii estimates & trends Interactive Hurricane Tracker Map - Track & Intensity Forecast - Preliminary Best Track Analysis TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/hurricane-app-terms-conditions/ -- In total, there are now over 100+ hurricane / weather tracking products to help you stay informed during hurricane season.

Screenshots

Storm Tracker°4 screens
National Hurricane Center Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

Storm Tracker° and National Hurricane Center Data both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of National Hurricane Center Data's written reviews are positive against 46% of Storm Tracker°'s. National Hurricane Center Data also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and National Hurricane Center Data sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

National Hurricane Center Data holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82K and 76K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Storm Tracker°'s written reviews are positive against 86% of National Hurricane Center Data's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, National Hurricane Center Data every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Storm Tracker° versus National Hurricane Center Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStorm Tracker°National Hurricane Center Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82K ratings)4.8 (76K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews86.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82K — better76K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#54 — better#89
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB86 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperImpala StudiosLW Brands, LLC

Customer experience

Storm Tracker°

All ratings82,275 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative46.0%

National Hurricane Center Data

All ratings75,951 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.2%

User reviews

Storm Tracker°

From 82K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

National Hurricane Center Data

From 76K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date hurricane data
  • 📊 Comprehensive data and visualization tools
  • 🔍 Detailed storm tracking and forecasting
  • 🌐 Covers wide geographical area
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Slow image loading
  • 🔍 Difficult to interpret some technical data
  • 📱 Small text on mobile devices

Bugs and requests

Storm Tracker°

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

National Hurricane Center Data

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Locked portrait mode on tablets

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved spaghetti model visualization
  • Expanded coverage for non-US regions
  • Clearer explanations of data and maps

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Storm Tracker°

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Full Access for a Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Full Access for a Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Annual Limited Time Offer$9.991 Year
  • Limited Time Offer$14.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Annual full access with no ads$19.991 Year
  • Annual full access with no ads$24.991 Year
2 purchases

National Hurricane Center Data

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Storm Tracker° free?
Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is National Hurricane Center Data free?
National Hurricane Center Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Storm Tracker° or National Hurricane Center Data?
National Hurricane Center Data is rated higher. Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while National Hurricane Center Data averages 4.8 from 76K ratings.
Do Storm Tracker° or National Hurricane Center Data have ads?
Both Storm Tracker° and National Hurricane Center Data show ads.
Which is updated more often, Storm Tracker° or National Hurricane Center Data?
Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, and National Hurricane Center Data every 5 days. Most recently, Storm Tracker° was updated on November 6, 2026 and National Hurricane Center Data on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Storm Tracker° or National Hurricane Center Data?
Storm Tracker° currently peaks at #54 in the App Store charts, and National Hurricane Center Data at #89. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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