Comparison

Tempest Weather vs Ambient Weather Network

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

Head to head
About

Tempest Weather

This app connects to a proprietary weather sensor to provide real-time local weather data, lightning and rain alerts, and highly accurate forecasts. It integrates with smart home devices for optimized energy and water usage, and offers customizable data sharing.

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.

About

Ambient Weather Network

Access neighborhood-level weather data, live camera feeds, and accurate hyperlocal forecasts powered by a vast network of weather stations. View interactive maps with multiple data layers and time-lapse videos of local conditions.

Highlights
  • Hyperlocal weather data
  • Live weather camera feeds
  • Interactive weather maps
  • Hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts
  • Time-lapse weather videos
  • Connect personal weather stations
Features
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Download one of the fastest-growing weather apps for neighborhood-level weather, local weather cameras, and accurate hyperlocal conditions. The Ambient Weather Network App is an ad-free weather app that offers a true hyperlocal forecast powered by over 300,000 professional and personal weather stations and sensors. When you open the app, you will encounter multi-layered interactive maps of weather stations, weather cams, and measurements that provide an incredibly detailed and hyper-local view of current conditions. With this data, you can easily find information about localized temperature, "feels like" temperature, humidity, pressure, windspeed, and precipitation levels from actual points like the start line of a marathon or the north end of a beach. Easily access your current live conditions along with hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts by selecting your location or any weather station on the map. While viewing the map, toggle on and off several map layers for wind speed, temperature, and storm-tracking radar. Locate and select the play button icons on the map to view time-lapse videos of local weather conditions. And for even more detailed information, connect a compatible personal weather station and weather camera. For weather station owners, our network provides a platform to manage your data, customize your dashboard, record your weather history, and share your forecast and weather imagery with the community. To find the perfect weather station and join our growing community, visit www.Ambientweather.com AD FREE - Enjoy the weather without any distractions or interruptions. HYPER-LOCAL - With data from nearby personal weather stations and weather cameras, this app gives you a true hyper-local view of conditions. The weather data is so hyperlocal you can find the exact conditions at your child's soccer game or the finish line of a marathon. LOCAL WEATHER VIDEOS AND IMAGERY - Select the play icons on the map to view time-lapse videos from local weather cameras or select the chat bubble on the bottom menu to view your local community posts. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY - Connect your Ambient Weather Weather Station and AWN Camera or compatible hardware to our hyperlocal network. Your Weather, Everywhere Terms of Service: https://nkhome.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://nkhome.com/privacy

Screenshots

Tempest Weather4 screens
Ambient Weather Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ambient Weather Network at 4.6 against Tempest Weather's 4.0. Ambient Weather Network also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 493). Tempest Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (62% vs 48%). On price, ads, chart position and device support 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. Ambient Weather Network sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tempest Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ambient Weather Network holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ambient Weather Network has 13K ratings behind it against 493, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Tempest Weather's written reviews are positive against 48% of Ambient Weather Network's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempest Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, Ambient Weather Network every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tempest Weather versus Ambient Weather Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempest WeatherAmbient Weather Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (493 ratings)4.6 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better48.3% of reviews
Number of ratings49313K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#153#55 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherFlowAmbient,LLC

Customer experience

Tempest Weather

All ratings493 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral11.6%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral15.9%
Negative22.2%

Ambient Weather Network

All ratings13,418 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative37.5%

User reviews

Tempest Weather

From 493 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

Ambient Weather Network

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather data
  • 🔍 Detailed weather information
  • 🔌 Seamless integration with weather station
  • 💡 Helpful for monitoring weather conditions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes or freezes
  • 🔍 Clunky user interface
  • 🕰️ Slow data loading and refresh
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

Bugs and 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
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  • Add Apple TV app
  • Provide more localization options

Ambient Weather Network

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App gets stuck on white screen
  • Inability to rotate graphs to landscape mode
  • Inconsistent login behavior
  • Incorrect location data displayed

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add NOAA weather alerts
  • Improve dashboard customization options
  • Introduce dark mode
  • Develop Apple Watch app
  • Allow manual rainfall reset

In-app purchases

None

Tempest Weather

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ambient Weather Network

Subscriptions4
  • AWN+ Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • AWN+ for Teams Monthly$9.991 Month
  • AWN+ Annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year
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  • AWN+ for Teams Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Tempest Weather free?
Tempest Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ambient Weather Network free?
Ambient Weather Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tempest Weather or Ambient Weather Network?
Ambient Weather Network is rated higher. Tempest Weather averages 4.0 out of 5 from 493 ratings, while Ambient Weather Network averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.
Do Tempest Weather or Ambient Weather Network have ads?
Neither Tempest Weather nor Ambient Weather Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempest Weather or Ambient Weather Network?
Tempest Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ambient Weather Network every 2 months. Most recently, Tempest Weather was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ambient Weather Network on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tempest Weather or Ambient Weather Network?
Tempest Weather currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and Ambient Weather Network at #55. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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