Weather Balloon Hunter
Weather Balloon Hunter is made and published by Andreas Spiess. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Andreas Spiess. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Andreas Spiess and are shown as published on the App Store.
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- 1.00
- 1 ratings
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- December 30, 2025
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- 1.0
- Launched
- December 2025
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- Free
- App size
- 23.7 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
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About Weather Balloon Hunter
Weather Balloon Hunter is an education app developed by Andreas Spiess.
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Weather Balloon Hunter is rated 1.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on one rating ratings.
App Information
Weather Balloon Hunter is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 23.70 MB. The latest version available is 1.0. The last update was on December 30, 2025.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since December 2025.
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By Andreas Spiess, from the App Store
Description by Andreas Spiess Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
KEY FEATURES
Dual Connectivity
- MySondyGo BLE - Direct connection to RadioSondyGo devices for real-time telemetry
- SondeHub APRS - Automatic fallback to global amateur radio network
- Smart polling adjusts API cadence based on data freshness (15s to 5min to 1hr)
Professional Prediction
- Tawhiri API - Leverages CUSF's professional trajectory prediction engine
- Real-time updates every 60 seconds during flight
- Accurate burst and landing point calculations with uncertainty mapping
- Adaptive parameters use live descent rates when available
Hunter-Focused Interface
- Map-centric design optimized for field tracking operations (70% map view)
- Live overlays show balloon track, prediction path, landing zones, and your position
- Smart route recalculation only when needed:
- Off-route detection (50m+ deviation)
- Landing point movement (100m+ shift)
- Transport mode changes (car/bike)
- Apple Maps navigation with one-tap routing
- Landing change alerts during CarPlay navigation (300m+ shifts)
- Heading mode with compass-locked view for directional navigation
Advanced Tracking
- 7-state telemetry state machine for robust operation
- Automatic BLE/APRS switching with 30-second debounce
- Background Bluetooth support for continuous connection
- Local data persistence with CSV export capability
- Offline track viewing from cached data
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Requires iOS 17.6 or later
- Bluetooth and location permissions required
- Internet connection needed for APRS and predictions
- Works with or without MySondyGo hardware
- Free and open source - no ads, no tracking, no accounts
PERFECT FOR
- Weather balloon enthusiasts and chasers
- Amateur radio operators (hams)
- High-altitude balloon (HAB) recovery teams
- Educational institutions launching research balloons
- Anyone interested in atmospheric science
PRIVACY & DATA
- All location data stays on your device
- No personal information collected
- No user accounts or registration required
- Open source code available on GitHub
- Full privacy policy included
Built for the weather balloon tracking community by HB9BLA.