# Tempest Weather vs Weather Widget®

The clearest difference is rating: Weather Widget® at 4.7 against Tempest Weather's 3.9. Weather Widget® also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 60%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 504). Tempest Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Widget® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Tempest Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather Widget® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Widget® has 5.6K ratings behind it against 504, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Tempest Weather's written reviews are positive against 81% of Weather Widget®'s.

Tempest Weather ships an update every 8 days, Weather Widget® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempest Weather | Weather Widget® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (504 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-weather/id1125427067/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget/id1137060820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 504 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | #144 |
| Size | 33 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempest Weather

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

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Weather Widget®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget/id1137060820)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Weather, #192 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Enhance your device with a beautiful and accurate weather widget. Choose from thousands of customizable styles, including clocks, radar, and air quality. Get detailed forecasts and alerts for any location, all without intrusive ads.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique widget styles, Live weather and hourly forecasts, Interactive clock and radar widgets, Air quality and UV index tracking, Lock screen and StandBy support, 14-day weather forecast, Weather alerts and notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscribe | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| 3D Weather Widget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Weather info Widget(Horizontal clock) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Low poly style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Home weather station style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Neon weather widget | $2.99 | one-time |
| (One year) Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate lifetime weather pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome app
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 🎨 Customizable widgets and themes
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🕰️ Helpful time and date integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty customizing widgets
- 🔁 Inconsistent widget updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🌍 Inaccurate location detection

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating correctly
- Temperature readings inconsistent with other apps

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Transparent widget backgrounds
- Ability to add multiple locations
- Improved radar functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempest Weather free?

Tempest Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Weather Widget® free?

Weather Widget® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tempest Weather or Weather Widget®?

Weather Widget® is rated higher. Tempest Weather averages 3.9 out of 5 from 504 ratings, while Weather Widget® averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Tempest Weather or Weather Widget® have ads?

Neither Tempest Weather nor Weather Widget® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tempest Weather or Weather Widget®?

Tempest Weather ships an update every 8 days, and Weather Widget® every 2 months. Most recently, Tempest Weather was updated on November 9, 2026 and Weather Widget® on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tempest Weather or Weather Widget®?

Tempest Weather currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Weather Widget® at #144. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*