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Head-to-head

WSVN Hurricane Tracker vs Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG

WSVN Hurricane Tracker 4.8★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 40
Winner Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG 4.8★ · Free to download 60

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG is the better choice for hurricane tracking, despite recent issues, due to its historically strong performance and fewer widespread, critical flaws compared to WSVN Hurricane Tracker's pervasive ad problem and blank screens.

Full reviews: WSVN Hurricane Tracker · Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG

Both WSVN Hurricane Tracker and Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG are free apps for hurricane tracking, but recent updates have introduced significant issues for both. WSVN is plagued by excessive ads and blank screens, while Max Tracker struggles with loading issues, radar problems, and controversial map changes.

Head to head

Features and Information Display tieR1R2R3R5
WSVN Hurricane Tracker WSVN Hurricane Tracker is praised for showing spaghetti models and providing timely, accurate alerts, with some users finding it easy to navigate and understand R2R5R17. However, many recent reviews report blank screens, missing graphics, and non-working radar, making key features like forecast cones and spaghetti models unavailable R1R8R10R13. Some users also find the information hard to interpret or the text too small R3.
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG is valued for its radar live view and overall accuracy, with users relying on it for storm tracking and timely information . However, recent updates have introduced issues with the radar, including freezing, crashing, and showing future radar instead of current . The new map design is widely criticized for being off-center, hard to see, and not displaying location correctly . Some users also note missing spaghetti models R106 and outdated news content .
Ease of Use and Performance edge: Max Tracker Hurricane WPLGR4R5R6R7
WSVN Hurricane Tracker WSVN Hurricane Tracker is described as easy to navigate by some users , but many report significant performance issues. The app is frequently slow to load R5R7, crashes , and freezes due to an overwhelming number of pop-up ads . The ads are so intrusive that they make the app almost unusable, appearing every few seconds or upon every click, hindering access to information R4R6R10.
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG is generally considered easy to use . However, recent updates have led to severe loading issues, with the app often getting stuck on a "loading" screen or displaying blank pages . Radar functionality is also problematic, with reports of freezing and crashing . The app also has issues with displaying location correctly and does not work in some international locations .
Reliability and Accuracy edge: Max Tracker Hurricane WPLGR1R5R8R9
WSVN Hurricane Tracker WSVN Hurricane Tracker is praised for its accuracy and reliability in providing timely alerts and tracking information R5. However, recent issues with blank screens and missing graphics severely undermine its reliability, as users cannot access the core information R1R8R10R13. There was also one report of a false tornado alarm R9.
Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG has a strong reputation for accuracy and dependability, with many users relying on it for critical weather information . However, recent updates have introduced significant reliability concerns, including persistent loading issues, freezing, crashing, and radar problems . Some users also noted outdated news content and controversial changes to geographical names , which impacted trust in accuracy for some.
Pick WSVN Hurricane Tracker if

You are willing to tolerate frequent, intrusive ads and the risk of blank screens for the chance of accessing spaghetti models and timely alerts, and you prefer the interface of WSVN Hurricane Tracker when it works R17.

Pick Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG if

You prioritize a historically reliable and accurate hurricane tracker with a good radar view, and you are hopeful that recent loading and radar issues will be resolved .

Evidence note: Both apps are free, which often correlates with a higher volume of negative reviews related to ads or performance issues from non-paying users. In this comparison, both apps suffer from significant recent technical issues, making it difficult to definitively declare a strong winner based solely on current functionality. However, WSVN's issues are more consistently tied to intrusive ads and blank screens, while Max Tracker's issues, though severe, seem more related to recent updates that could potentially be fixed.

Frequently asked

Are these apps free to use?
Yes, both WSVN Hurricane Tracker and Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG are free to download and use (Free to download).
Which app has better hurricane tracking models?
WSVN Hurricane Tracker is specifically praised by some users for showing spaghetti models, a feature that some Max Tracker users note is now missing or hard to find in their app R17R106.
Do these apps have issues with ads?
WSVN Hurricane Tracker is heavily criticized for having an excessive number of intrusive pop-up ads that make the app difficult or impossible to use, appearing every few seconds or upon every interaction R4R6R10R26. Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG does not have widespread complaints about ads in the provided reviews.
Are there any recent performance issues with these apps?
Yes, both apps have significant recent performance issues; WSVN Hurricane Tracker frequently displays blank screens, missing graphics, and is slow to load R1R7R10R13, while Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG struggles with persistent loading problems, freezing, and crashing, particularly with its radar function .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 1/5 · US Blank: When I open the app the options for forecast come and forecast models show up blank.
  2. [R2] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 5/5 · US Excellent ❤️🌹: My favorite app for hurricane season 🤏🏻.. thank you guys 🙌🏻🥂
  3. [R3] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 3/5 · US Usable information: These graphs and forests are great, but they do not tell average viewer The Who, what, when or where…..
  4. [R5] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 5/5 · US Very Accurate: This app is very accurate! I love the weather and love looking at this app, sometimes it is slow but other than that ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  5. [R4] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 1/5 · US ad driven garbage: horrible app. ads all over the place. i’ll be taking this app out with the rest of the garbage
  6. [R6] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 3/5 · US Hard to navigate with advertisements everywhere: I’ve had this app for 3 years. I’ve always loved how reliable this app was, but now every time you click on something an add pops up. All I’m trying to do is check to see if I’m getting hit by a hurricane or looking to see the spaghetti models, but it’s hard to do that when adds pop up every 30 seconds.
  7. [R7] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 2/5 · US Not the best: The app is very slow to load.
  8. [R8] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 5/5 · US Disappointed: Not working not. The track and models do not display. Plus nothing I type does not display. So I have no idea if what I type is actually being recorded. All I see as I type is the GV lashing vertical bar moving to the next spot as I type. It could be my phone but I base not an idea what setting would cause such behavior.
  9. [R9] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 3/5 · US False alarm: It was saying that there was a tornado warning in my area but I don’t see any tornado clouds but this app is awesome except the false alarm for the tornado warning for Chesapeake area
  10. [R17] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 5/5 · US Forecast models: It’s the only app that shows the spaghetti models!
  11. [R106] Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG 5/5 · US Hurricane info: Live in the FL Keys and have always liked and relied on this app. I notice there are no longer spaghetti-trail predictions for hurricanes, or if there are, I have yet to figure out how to access them. These help me decide whether or not to consider evacuation. What’s up with that? It was a valuable part of the hurricane portion of the app.
  12. [R10] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 1/5 · US Blank screens: What happened? I only get a screen of ads and no graphics. Mo cones. No spaghetti models. Nothing but ads. Going back to Max…
  13. [R26] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 1/5 · US Too Many Ads: Cannot use over the amount of ads that pop up
  14. [R13] WSVN Hurricane Tracker 1/5 · US Worthless now!: Used to work great. Now just get a blank screen. No spaghetti models or forecast cone. Please fix!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store