# Tempest Weather vs Restless Planet

The clearest difference is rating: Restless Planet at 5.0 against Tempest Weather's 4.0. Tempest Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (499 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Restless Planet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tempest Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Restless Planet 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempest Weather | Restless Planet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-weather/id1125427067/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restless-planet/id6811670583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **499** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Carat International LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794926560) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempest Weather

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

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Restless Planet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restless-planet/id6811670583)

Visualize global events like earthquakes, wildfires, and storms on an interactive 3D globe. Get real-time updates on natural disasters, conflicts, and space weather, with detailed information for each event. Receive custom alerts for phenomena you care about.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D globe visualization, Real-time event tracking (natural disasters, conflicts), Detailed event information cards, Global weather patterns (jet stream, ocean currents), Space weather monitoring (solar flares, asteroids), Customizable event alerts, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempest Weather free?

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

### Is Restless Planet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tempest Weather or Restless Planet?

Restless Planet is rated higher. Tempest Weather averages 4.0 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while Restless Planet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tempest Weather or Restless Planet have ads?

Neither Tempest Weather nor Restless Planet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tempest Weather or Restless Planet?

Tempest Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, and Restless Planet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tempest Weather was updated on October 29, 2026 and Restless Planet on October 24, 2026.

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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.*