Tempest Weather vs KestrelMet Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time weather conditions
- Lightning and rain alerts
- Accurate 10-day forecast
- Smart home integration
- Historical weather data
- Customizable data sharing
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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.
KestrelMet Utility
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KestrelMet Weather Station Utility App is used to easily connect, configure, and review station information for SIM card settings and diagnostic data. This app is essential for the configuration of KetsrelMet station SIM cards to be deployed outside of North America. The app also displays the status of the station battery voltage, solar panel voltage, last cloud sync date, last app sync date, and signal strength.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tempest Weather at every 3 weeks against KestrelMet Utility's every 8 months. Tempest Weather also leads on chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tempest Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, KestrelMet Utility every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tempest Weather | KestrelMet Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (493 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 493 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #153 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WeatherFlow | Nielsen-Kellerman Co. |
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
KestrelMet Utility
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tempest Weather
No in-app purchases
KestrelMet Utility
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tempest Weather free?
Is KestrelMet Utility free?
Do Tempest Weather or KestrelMet Utility have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tempest Weather or KestrelMet Utility?
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