# Storm Tracker° vs National Hurricane Center Data

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Tracker° | National Hurricane Center Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews) | **[4.8 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-hurricane-center-data/id1289108781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 76K |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | **86.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | #89 |
| Size | 299 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Tracker°

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

**Currently charting:** #54 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


### National Hurricane Center Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-hurricane-center-data/id1289108781)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Locked portrait mode on tablets

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*