Comparison

Tempest Weather vs Ecowitt

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

Ecowitt

This app connects to professional Wi-Fi weather stations, offering real-time indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, and air quality monitoring. It also supports high-precision rain gauges, providing comprehensive environmental data.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi weather station integration
  • Indoor/outdoor thermometer
  • Humidity monitor
  • Rain gauge
  • Air quality monitor
  • Data service support
Features
Currently charting
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We provides professional wifi weather station, wireless indoor outdoor thermometers, humidity monitors, high precision rain gauges, air quality monitors and more, Data service support

Screenshots

Tempest Weather4 screens
Ecowitt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tempest Weather at 4.0 against Ecowitt's 2.9. Tempest Weather also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 46%) and ratings volume (499 vs 68). Ecowitt's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempest Weather has 499 ratings behind it against 68, 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 46% of Ecowitt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempest Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, Ecowitt every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tempest Weather versus Ecowitt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempest WeatherEcowitt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (499 ratings) — better2.9 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews — better45.9% of reviews
Number of ratings499 — better68
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#136 — better#174
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherFlow玮 彭

Customer experience

Tempest Weather

All ratings499 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral11.4%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral15.7%
Negative23.9%

Ecowitt

All ratings66 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative51.5%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative38.3%

User reviews

Tempest Weather

From 499 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

Ecowitt

From 68 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📊 Excellent data visualization and charting capabilities
  • ⚡ Fast and reliable performance
  • 🎯 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🔌 Seamless integration with multiple sensors
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🔔 Lacks push notifications and alert system
  • 📱 Limited mobile-specific features (no widgets)
  • 🔐 Requires frequent login authentication
  • 🗺️ Poor map performance and slow refresh
  • 📊 Graphs not easily accessible from main screen

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

Ecowitt

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Version 1.1.27 update caused app-breaking popup loop
  • Graphs automatically rotate to landscape mode
  • Annual rainfall calculation incorrect - doesn't reset yearly
  • App crashes or freezes on iPad after multiple opens
  • Login credentials not remembered between sessions
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  • Webcam videos don't play within app
  • Dew point displays constant zero value
  • Graphs hidden behind dynamic island on newer iPhones
  • Map refresh delay when navigating
  • App won't launch or shows spinning loading icon
  • Incompatibility with recent iOS versions
  • Connection drops and fails to reconnect
  • Sensor ordering resets to default
  • Camera share feature unclickable
  • Rainfall data not displayed during heavy rain events

Requested features

18 requests
  • iOS widgets for home screen display
  • Apple Watch app and complications
  • Push notifications for alerts and alarms
  • Support for IFTTT and smart home integration
  • 72-hour graph view option
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  • Multi-sensor comparison on single graph
  • Ability to edit and delete erroneous data
  • Monthly and yearly data reports
  • Dark mode option
  • Font size customization
  • Landscape view support on iPad
  • Location search feature without scrolling map
  • Biometric authentication
  • Automatic cache clearing
  • Tide chart functionality
  • Data export and download options
  • Better camera image quality controls
  • Customizable graph intervals

In-app purchases

None

Tempest Weather

No in-app purchases

None

Ecowitt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempest Weather free?
Tempest Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ecowitt free?
Ecowitt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tempest Weather or Ecowitt?
Tempest Weather is rated higher. Tempest Weather averages 4.0 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while Ecowitt averages 2.9 from 68 ratings.
Do Tempest Weather or Ecowitt have ads?
Neither Tempest Weather nor Ecowitt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempest Weather or Ecowitt?
Tempest Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ecowitt every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tempest Weather was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ecowitt on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tempest Weather or Ecowitt?
Tempest Weather currently peaks at #136 in the App Store charts, and Ecowitt at #174. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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