# Tempest Weather vs Swellwire

The clearest difference is rating: Swellwire at 5.0 against Tempest Weather's 3.9. Tempest Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (504 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swellwire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tempest Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swellwire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempest Weather has 504 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempest Weather | Swellwire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (504 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-weather/id1125427067/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellwire/id6765771502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **504** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Nevada Scientific Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896067114) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempest Weather

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

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**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


### Swellwire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellwire/id6765771502)

Visualize global ocean conditions with a 3D globe. Get detailed forecasts for swell, wind, and weather at any coastline, from immediate conditions to two weeks ahead. Plan your next surf session or marine activity with comprehensive data.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D globe with weather overlays, Live wave height and energy data, Detailed surf spot forecasts, Buoy data integration, Searchable surf spots and buoys, Favorite spots sync across devices, 16-day forecast extension (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swellwire Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Swellwire Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempest Weather free?

Tempest Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Swellwire free?

Swellwire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tempest Weather or Swellwire?

Swellwire is rated higher. Tempest Weather averages 3.9 out of 5 from 504 ratings, while Swellwire averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tempest Weather or Swellwire have ads?

Neither Tempest Weather nor Swellwire shows ads.

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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.*