# Storm Tracker° vs Tropical Hurricane Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tropical Hurricane Tracker at 96% against Storm Tracker°'s 46%. Tropical Hurricane Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Storm Tracker°'s advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 2.3K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Tropical Hurricane Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tropical Hurricane Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Tracker° has 82K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Storm Tracker°'s written reviews are positive against 96% of Tropical Hurricane Tracker's.

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, Tropical Hurricane Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Tracker° | Tropical Hurricane Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews) | **[5.0 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropical-hurricane-tracker/id1436318547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | #142 |
| Size | 299 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [JPL Technical Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435674538) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Tracker°

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Weather, #82 Top Free · 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


### Tropical Hurricane Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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 Storm Tracker° free?

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

### Is Tropical Hurricane Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storm Tracker° or Tropical Hurricane Tracker?

Tropical Hurricane Tracker is rated higher. Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Tropical Hurricane Tracker averages 5.0 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Storm Tracker° or Tropical Hurricane Tracker have ads?

Both Storm Tracker° and Tropical Hurricane Tracker show ads.

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

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, and Tropical Hurricane Tracker weekly. Most recently, Storm Tracker° was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tropical Hurricane Tracker on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Storm Tracker° or Tropical Hurricane Tracker?

Storm Tracker° currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and Tropical Hurricane Tracker at #142. 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.*