# Tempest Weather vs btstWx

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tempest Weather at 504 against btstWx's 9. Tempest Weather also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). btstWx's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Tempest Weather against 4.0 for btstWx. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempest Weather has 504 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Tempest Weather's written reviews are positive against 71% of btstWx's.

Tempest Weather ships an update every 8 days, btstWx every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempest Weather | btstWx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (504 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-weather/id1125427067/reviews) | **[4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btstwx/id1202082151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **504** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Jennifer Grant, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043102902) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempest Weather

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

**Currently charting:** #118 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


### btstWx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btstwx/id1202082151)

This app displays live weather data from participating organizations, offering multiple views including compass, table, and graph formats. It allows users to switch between different weather stations and customize themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Live weather data feeds, Compass view with wind direction and data readouts, Table view with 3rd party forecasts, Graph view with 10-minute historical data, Switch between multiple weather stations, Customizable themes (white, black, light)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempest Weather free?

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

### Is btstWx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tempest Weather or btstWx?

btstWx is rated higher. Tempest Weather averages 3.9 out of 5 from 504 ratings, while btstWx averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Tempest Weather or btstWx have ads?

Neither Tempest Weather nor btstWx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tempest Weather or btstWx?

Tempest Weather ships an update every 8 days, and btstWx every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tempest Weather was updated on November 9, 2026 and btstWx 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.*