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title: "Weather Balloon Hunter - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in Switzerland | Apple App Store"
description: "Track and recover weather balloons with professional-grade tools used by the global amateur radio community. BalloonHunter connects to MySondyGo devices via Bluetooth and integrates with the SondeHub "
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# Weather Balloon Hunter — Switzerland

![Weather Balloon Hunter App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/be/ba/04/beba04e6-8cee-7ad5-0732-17ef5f4dbe89/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007ephone-0-1-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Andreas Spiess](https://apptail.io/developer/andreas-spiess-EEPtsb)
**Category:** Education
**Rating:** 5.0/5 (1 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** HB9BLA.BalloonHunter
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** Switzerland
**Version:** 1.0 (released 2025-12-30)
**Original Release:** 2025-12-30
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ch/app/app/id6753891462)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/weather-balloon-hunter-pQey/switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/weather-balloon-hunter-pQey/switzerland)

## Weather Balloon Hunter Description
Track and recover weather balloons with professional-grade tools used by the global amateur radio community. BalloonHunter connects to MySondyGo devices via Bluetooth and integrates with the SondeHub APRS network for comprehensive real-time balloon tracking.

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.

## Weather Balloon Hunter Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/01/75/3f/01753f6f-4055-67f7-3cdc-e0016bb39f5d/IMG_4073.PNG/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/5d/76/2c/5d762c9d-4cb8-6c45-b668-88a9ea99a0f9/IMG_4072.PNG/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/47/13/5a/47135ab7-b9cb-95fa-5782-333c138c233c/IMG_4075.PNG/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/fc/07/91/fc0791c6-024b-ab21-dbe6-8270bac08753/IMG_4071.PNG/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/13/87/1b/13871b8d-1a3d-686a-648b-959bd37ae713/IMG_4068.PNG/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/20/aa/eb/20aaeb7e-5f6c-8251-2ade-b2af6ce9fbd5/IMG_4070.PNG/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/64/14/17/64141770-04ff-e819-420d-542f08001d27/IMG_4069.PNG/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 8](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/ff/bf/d3/ffbfd3b4-4be6-daeb-fabb-b7b6c2764efa/IMG_4074.PNG/1290x2796.png)

## Weather Balloon Hunter Rating Breakdown in Switzerland
- 5 stars: 1 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 stars: 0 (0%)






## Weather Balloon Hunter Available In
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/weather-balloon-hunter-pQey/canada)
- [Switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/weather-balloon-hunter-pQey/switzerland)
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/weather-balloon-hunter-pQey/united-states)

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