# Tempest Weather vs Ecowitt

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.

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 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempest Weather | Ecowitt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-weather/id1125427067/reviews)** | [2.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecowitt/id1576152334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **499** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 45.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | #139 |
| Size | 33 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [玮 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124786460) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempest Weather

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

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Ecowitt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecowitt/id1576152334)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #110 in the App Store charts, and Ecowitt at #139. 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.*