Tempest Weather vs Tempest Console
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.
Tempest Console
This app provides live, real-time weather data directly from your personal weather station sensors. It connects to your home network for instant updates and functions as a dedicated console for your measurements.
- Live weather data from sensors
- Local network access
- Multi-platform support (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV)
- Always-on display console
- Simple and focused interface
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Your Tempest Weather Station's Live Console StormPulse is the essential companion app for WeatherFlow Tempest PWS (Personal Weather Station) owners, delivering real-time weather data straight from your sensors to all your Apple devices. Key Features: • Pure Live Data: View current weather conditions directly from your personal weather station—just the raw, immediate readings from your Tempest sensors • Local Network Access: Connect directly to your PWS hub over your home network for instant data updates • Multi-Platform: Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV • Always-On Display: Perfect as a dedicated personal weather station console, giving you instant access to your measurements • Simple & Focused: No complicated features—just the essential live readings from your PWS Perfect For: • Personal weather station enthusiasts who want direct access to their Tempest sensor data • Users who need a dedicated display for current weather conditions • Those who prefer raw PWS data over forecasts and predictions • Home automation enthusiasts monitoring local conditions ** Requires a WeatherFlow Tempest Personal Weather Station and local network access to the Tempest hub.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tempest Console at 5.0 against Tempest Weather's 4.0. Tempest Console also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%). Tempest Weather's advantage is ratings volume (499 vs 2) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tempest Console holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempest Weather has 499 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Tempest Console's.
| Parameter | Tempest Weather | Tempest Console |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (499 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 499 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #89 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WeatherFlow | Pascal Bourque |
Customer experience
Tempest Weather
Tempest Console
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
Tempest Console
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tempest Weather
No in-app purchases
Tempest Console
No in-app purchases
Questions
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