# Tempus vs Thunderly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tempus at 100% against Thunderly's 58%. Tempus also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Thunderly's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 29) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tempus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thunderly has 2.6K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tempus's written reviews are positive against 58% of Thunderly's.

Tempus ships an update every 6 days, Thunderly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempus | Thunderly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempus-a-simple-weather-app/id1182420911/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderly/id1341334743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 468 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jay CANALE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077006589) | [Jan Plesek](https://appshunter.io/developer/579661449) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempus-a-simple-weather-app/id1182420911)

A minimalist weather application designed for simplicity and ease of use. It provides essential weather information, including current conditions, daily highs and lows, and a five-day forecast. Receive weather alerts and enjoy faster data retrieval.

**Highlights:** Current local weather, 5-day forecast, Weather alerts, Humidity and wind speed, Celsius/Fahrenheit support, Faster data retrieval

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thunderly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderly/id1341334743)

Visualize real-time lightning strikes globally on an interactive map. Explore weather data like clouds and precipitation, and measure distances to storms. You can even simulate lightning flashes with your camera.

**Highlights:** Real-time global lightning map, Accurate day/night cycle, Real-time clouds and precipitation layers, Lightning history layer (last hour), Zoomable map detail, Storm distance measurement, Simulated lightning flashes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Awesome app
- 🌩️ Great for tracking storms
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🔊 Realistic sound effects
- 🌍 Global coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔌 App not working/functional
- 🕰️ App no longer updated
- 🔇 Sound/vibration issues
- 📱 Compatibility problems on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Globe not rendering properly
- Lightning data not updating in real-time
- Incorrect lightning strike detection

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track past lightning strikes
- Implement distance/location-based alerts
- Include weather data and radar
- Add support for landscape mode and iPad
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempus free?

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

### Is Thunderly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tempus or Thunderly?

Tempus is rated higher. Tempus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Thunderly averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Tempus or Thunderly have ads?

Neither Tempus nor Thunderly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tempus or Thunderly?

Tempus ships an update every 6 days, and Thunderly every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tempus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Thunderly on November 9, 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.*