# TalkTAF vs Tempest Weather

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkTAF | Tempest Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talktaf/id1035292181/reviews) | **[4.0 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-weather/id1125427067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **501** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#153** |
| Size | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Knepper](https://appshunter.io/developer/633130399) | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkTAF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talktaf/id1035292181)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tempest Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-weather/id1125427067)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode
- Improve graph visualization
- Integrate with smart home platforms
- Add more weather data points
- Improve notification settings


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*