Comparison

Storm Tracker° vs Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map

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

Head to head
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

Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map

Features
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Don't wait for the news to tell you a storm is coming. Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map puts live tropical storm data - straight from NOAA and the National Weather Service - right in your pocket. Track every active hurricane and tropical storm on an interactive map, see the official forecast cone and track and get instant alerts before a watch becomes a warning. TRACK EVERY STORM IN REAL TIME • Live position, wind speed, and pressure for every active tropical system • Official forecast cone and observed/forecast track lines • Live radar overlay to see rain bands and storm structure as it happens ALERTS THAT ACTUALLY MATTER • Instant push notifications for hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings • Alerts for your current location AND any saved locations - track home, a parent's house, or a vacation rental at the same time • Choose to be notified for warnings only, or watches too - you decide BE READY, NOT SCARED • Customizable emergency prep checklist • Storm safety guide with the Saffir-Simpson scale and before/during/after tips • Evacuation zone lookup and nearby shelter finder • One-tap emergency contacts • Family check-in - share your status and location with the people who worry about you FOR HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS • Home inventory tool - photograph and value your belongings before a storm so you're ready if you ever need to file a claim • Face ID-protected document vault for your ID, insurance policy and other important papers BUILT ON OFFICIAL DATA Every storm position, forecast cone and alert comes from NOAA's National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service but it is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA or the NHC. FREE TO START The map, live storm tracking, forecast cone, and alerts are free, along with a basic prep checklist. Upgrade to Premium for live radar, unlimited saved locations, evacuation & shelter tools, family check-in, document vault, home inventory and faster 1-minute refresh during active storms. Whether you're on the Gulf Coast, the Atlantic Seaboard, in the Caribbean or just watching a storm that might affect your travel plans, Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map gives you the same information the professionals use - clear, fast, and without the cable news noise. Download now and never be caught off guard by a storm again. Privacy Policy: https://policy-6ef9d.web.app/ Terms of Use: https://terms-345fd.web.app/

Screenshots

Storm Tracker°4 screens
Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map at none against Storm Tracker°'s shown. Storm Tracker°'s advantage is chart position (#54 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Storm Tracker° versus Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStorm Tracker°Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings82K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImpala StudiosLarysa Koltsova

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

Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map

Subscriptions3
  • Hurricane Tracker Premium$3.997 Days
  • Hurricane Tracker Premium$9.991 Month
  • Hurricane Tracker Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Storm Tracker° free?
Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map free?
Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Storm Tracker° or Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map have ads?
Storm Tracker° shows ads; Hurricane Tracker & Storm Map does not.

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