Comparison

La Crosse View vs Tempest Weather

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

Head to head
About

La Crosse View

Monitor your home and outdoor environment with real-time data and custom alerts. Track temperature, humidity, water leaks, and more from your Wi-Fi weather stations and monitoring systems. Get personalized notifications and view historical data trends directly on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote sensor monitoring
  • Custom push notification alerts
  • Data graphs for daily trends
  • Data exports for historical tracking
  • Manage multiple locations/devices
  • Connects weather stations to Wi-Fi
  • Monitor water detection and temperature
Features
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La Crosse View is the companion app for La Crosse Technology Wi-Fi Weather Stations and Alert & Monitoring Systems. Stay connected to your environment—both outdoors and throughout your home—with real-time data and custom alerts sent directly to your mobile devices. PRIMARY FEATURES • Remote Sensor Monitoring • Custom Push Notification Alerts • Data Graphs for Daily Trends • Data Exports for Historical Tracking • Personalized App Experience [Custom Images, Naming, Device Order] • Ability to Share Devices • Manage Numerous Locations/Devices with One Account • Connects Weather Stations/Gateways to Wi-Fi • Controls Forecast Settings Unique to Wi-Fi Weather Stations WI-FI WEATHER STATIONS La Crosse View allows you to remotely track weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind, rain, and more, giving you access to hyperlocal data from sensors right in your backyard. The app is required to connect weather station displays to Wi-Fi, program location settings to receive local Internet weather forecasts on the stations, and set up Data Streams for custom messaging and weather updates. ALERT & MONITORING SYSTEMS Monitor water detection for basements, sinks, and appliances, temperature throughout your home (or in the freezer), humidity in various spaces, open/closed status of doors and gates, pool conditions, food temps, and more. La Crosse View is required to connect Bridge Gateways (sensor relays) to Wi-Fi, set and receive custom app alerts, and view data remotely, anytime, anywhere. EASY SETUP & MANAGEMENT La Crosse View features a guided walkthrough that ensures Weather Stations and Bridge Gateways sync with your Wi-Fi network, and wireless sensors are easily paired with your app. From there, customize sensor locations with personal images for easy reference, view detailed graphs to study trends over time, manage multiple locations and devices from one application, and share access with family members as needed. Whether you're setting up your first sensor or expanding a system as your needs grow, La Crosse View supports your journey—from first home to dream home. POPULAR USE CASES Indoor Monitoring • Basement temp & humidity • Freezer or refrigerator temperature alerts • Nursery or bedroom comfort monitoring • Wine cellar or storage room conditions Outdoor Monitoring • Backyard weather conditions • Pool and hot tub temperature • Garden and greenhouse environments Appliance & Utility Areas • Water heater monitoring • Washing machine area leak detection • Sump pump area conditions • Garage and basement freeze warnings Outbuildings & Unconditioned Spaces • Barns and sheds • Detached garages • Pavilions and event spaces • Ice shanties and seasonal shelters Hobby & Specialty Uses • BBQ and smoker temperature tracking • Musical instrument protection • Home brewing climate • Pet habitat monitoring • Humidor conditions • Vehicle storage temperature Entry Points & Security-Adjacent • Door and window contact status • Cabinets or mailbox open/closed status • Gate position monitoring • Workshop or storage access HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS To receive data, the La Crosse View app requires a La Crosse Technology Wi-Fi Weather Station or Bridge Gateway with at least one compatible sensor. Visit www.lacrossetechnology.com/pages/la-crosse-view for more details and to explore available systems and sensors. ABOUT LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY Family-owned and operated out of La Crosse, WI, since 1983, we strive to create innovative products that inform, inspire, and enhance everyday life. Harnessing the power of monitoring, time, and weather, with a deep focus on reliability, we assure accurate information and lasting value.

About

Tempest Weather

This app requires a separate sensor device to provide real-time weather conditions, lightning and rain alerts, and accurate forecasts. It integrates with smart home services to optimize energy, water usage, and alert you to approaching storms.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather conditions
  • Lightning and rain alerts
  • Accurate 10-day forecast
  • Smart home integration
  • Historical weather data
  • Customizable data sharing
Features
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This app requires the Tempest sensor device, which is available to buy separately. Need to set up and configure your Tempest Weather System? The Tempest app will walk you through a few simple steps, including connecting your home’s WiFi network. Once you’re up and running the app will quickly become your go-to for real-time weather conditions, lightning and rain alerts, and the most accurate forecast for your location - guaranteed. Data available in the Tempest app includes: Temp, humidity, dew point, feels like, heat index Barometric pressure, sea-level pressure, trends Lightning detection and alerts up to 40 km Wind, UV, solar irradiance Rain rate, accumulation, rain onset alerts 10-day forecast Historical weather data graphs Smart Home Ready: Use this app to save time, energy, and water by integrating with popular smart home and irrigation services. Use your weather data to optimize heating and cooling, adjust your irrigation schedule, and alert your family when lightning storms approach. Tempest is compatible with Google Assistant, Rachio, IFTTT, Siri, Alexa, Homey, and many more. Weather Geek Worthy: The Tempest device features an all-in-one sensor and long-range wireless connectivity (1000ft), sonic anemometer, and haptic rain sensor, but it is far more than just a cutting-edge piece of hardware. Each Tempest leverages WeatherFlow-Tempest’s patented Nearcast Technology™, which feeds real-time observed weather data from your backyard into a machine learning system to dramatically improve forecast accuracy where it matters most. Completely Customizable: Tempest’s open API and shareable data enable third-party use, with built-in publication to desktop software and online services.

Screenshots

La Crosse View4 screens
Tempest Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempest Weather at none against La Crosse View's 6. Tempest Weather also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). La Crosse View's advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 504) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and chart position 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. La Crosse View sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tempest Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for La Crosse View against 3.9 for Tempest Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: La Crosse View has 82K ratings behind it against 504, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of La Crosse View's written reviews are positive against 60% of Tempest Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

La Crosse View ships an update every 2 months, Tempest Weather every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
La Crosse View versus Tempest Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLa Crosse ViewTempest Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (82K ratings) — better3.9 (504 ratings)
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews60.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82K — better504
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#55 — better#142
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLa Crosse TechnologyWeatherFlow

Customer experience

La Crosse View

All ratings81,463 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews806 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative63.5%

Tempest Weather

All ratings504 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral15.7%
Negative23.9%

User reviews

La Crosse View

From 82K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app with user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Easy to set up and connect to WiFi
  • 💡 Useful features like alerts and historical data
  • ⭐ Accurate weather readings and forecasts
  • 🔒 Reliable connectivity and data transmission

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent WiFi connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Limited data history and graphing capabilities
  • 🔧 Difficult to configure and troubleshoot
  • 📊 Inconsistent data between app and hardware
  • 🕰️ Slow or delayed data updates

Tempest Weather

From 504 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Responsive app
  • 🚀 Accurate weather data
  • 🚀 Integrates with other apps
  • 🚀 Detailed historical data

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Inaccurate rain/wind measurements
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable forecasts
  • 🐛 Buggy Apple Watch app

Bugs and requests

La Crosse View

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes or freezes unexpectedly
  • Sensor data not syncing correctly
  • Incorrect weather readings or forecasts
  • Difficulty adding or managing devices
  • Subscription and billing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand data history and graphing options
  • Add more customization and alert settings
  • Improve WiFi setup and reconnection process
  • Integrate with more third-party weather services
  • Provide better documentation and support resources

Tempest Weather

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes on launch
  • Widgets stop working after updates
  • Complications not updating on Apple Watch
  • Location detection issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve graph visualization
  • Integrate with smart home platforms
  • Add more weather data points
  • Improve notification settings
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  • Add Apple TV app
  • Provide more localization options

In-app purchases

6 purchases

La Crosse View

Subscriptions6
  • Enhanced 1 Month Service Plan1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Advanced 1 Month Service Plan1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Plus 1 Month Service Plan1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • Enhanced 1 Year Service Plan1 Month trial$11.991 Year
  • Advanced 1 Year Service Plan1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • Plus 1 Year Service Plan1 Month trial$29.991 Year
None

Tempest Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is La Crosse View free?
La Crosse View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempest Weather free?
Tempest Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, La Crosse View or Tempest Weather?
La Crosse View is rated higher. La Crosse View averages 4.1 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Tempest Weather averages 3.9 from 504 ratings.
Do La Crosse View or Tempest Weather have ads?
Neither La Crosse View nor Tempest Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, La Crosse View or Tempest Weather?
La Crosse View ships an update every 2 months, and Tempest Weather every 8 days. Most recently, La Crosse View was updated on November 12, 2026 and Tempest Weather on November 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, La Crosse View or Tempest Weather?
La Crosse View currently peaks at #55 in the App Store charts, and Tempest Weather at #142. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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