Comparison

Tempest Weather vs Tempest Console

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

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.

Highlights
  • Live weather data from sensors
  • Local network access
  • Multi-platform support (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV)
  • Always-on display console
  • Simple and focused interface
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Tempest Weather4 screens
Tempest Console1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tempest Weather versus Tempest Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempest WeatherTempest Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (499 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings499 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherFlowPascal Bourque

Customer experience

Tempest Weather

All ratings493 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral11.6%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral15.7%
Negative23.9%

Tempest Console

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 2 more
  • Add Apple TV app
  • Provide more localization options

Tempest Console

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tempest Weather

No in-app purchases

None

Tempest Console

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempest Weather free?
Tempest Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempest Console free?
Tempest Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tempest Weather or Tempest Console?
Tempest Console is rated higher. Tempest Weather averages 4.0 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while Tempest Console averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tempest Weather or Tempest Console have ads?
Neither Tempest Weather nor Tempest Console shows ads.

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