Tempest Weather vs Humanus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tempest Weather
This app requires a separate sensor device to provide real-time weather conditions, lightning and rain alerts, and accurate forecasts. It integrates with smart home services to optimize energy, water usage, and alert you to approaching storms.
- 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.
Humanus
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A temperature scale for Humans, the Humanus scale makes sense when it is freezing (0° is when water freezes, 80° is when it is perfect for a beach day). Free Tier • show temperature at current location • search for and show temperature in cities and locations around the world • a basic Current Location widget Human Premium • save widgets with any previously searched location • widgets have the same sky to ice/beach gradient as the main screen
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempest Weather at none against Humanus's 1. Tempest Weather also leads on chart position (#142 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Humanus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tempest Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tempest Weather ships an update every 8 days, Humanus every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tempest Weather | Humanus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (504 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 504 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #142 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WeatherFlow | Colin Ayer |
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
Humanus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tempest Weather
No in-app purchases
Humanus
- Humanus Premium$1.99









