Comparison

TalkTAF 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

TalkTAF

This aviation weather app reads Terminal Area Forecasts (TAFs) aloud for selected airports. Customize voice, pitch, rate, and time speaking preferences. It respects user privacy and does not collect personal information.

Highlights
  • Reads Terminal Area Forecasts (TAFs)
  • Supports multiple airport stations
  • Customizable voice, pitch, and rate
  • Adjustable time speaking format
  • Privacy-focused, no personal data collection
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Aviation Weather application that can "Talk" the Terminal Area Forecast (TAF) for a Station (KORD, KACY, KPHL, etc) alike an AWOS/ASOS can "talk" the METAR. Set the App up with Stations (Airports). Select the TimeZone per Station to read the TAF in. Select the Voice, Pitch and Rate. Select how the Time is spoken. Select a Station (Airport) from the main screen and the App will obtain the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), if available, and read (speak) it to the user. Your privacy is respected! This App does not collect personal information. This App does not spy on you using your iOS device. #StandWithApple #4A #BillOfRights

About

Tempest Weather

This app requires a separate Tempest sensor device to provide real-time weather conditions, lightning and rain alerts, and accurate forecasts. It integrates with smart home services and offers detailed historical weather data.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather conditions
  • Lightning and rain alerts
  • Accurate 10-day forecast
  • Smart home integration
  • Historical weather data
  • Customizable data sharing
Features
Currently charting
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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

TalkTAF3 screens
Tempest Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tempest Weather at 60% against TalkTAF's 0%. Tempest Weather also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tempest Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempest Weather has 501 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TalkTAF's written reviews are positive against 60% of Tempest Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalkTAF ships an update every 3 months, Tempest Weather every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TalkTAF versus Tempest Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkTAFTempest Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (501 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1501 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan KnepperWeatherFlow

Customer experience

TalkTAF

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Tempest Weather

All ratings501 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral15.7%
Negative23.9%

Bugs and requests

TalkTAF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 2 more
  • Add Apple TV app
  • Provide more localization options

In-app purchases

None

TalkTAF

No in-app purchases

None

Tempest Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TalkTAF free?
TalkTAF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempest Weather free?
Tempest Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TalkTAF or Tempest Weather?
Tempest Weather is rated higher. TalkTAF averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tempest Weather averages 4.0 from 501 ratings.
Do TalkTAF or Tempest Weather have ads?
Neither TalkTAF nor Tempest Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TalkTAF or Tempest Weather?
TalkTAF ships an update every 3 months, and Tempest Weather every 11 days. Most recently, TalkTAF was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tempest Weather on November 2, 2026.

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