# TrueFax vs Flash Weather

The clearest difference is rating: TrueFax at 5.0 against Flash Weather's 4.4. TrueFax also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Flash Weather's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 57 months) and ratings volume (105 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TrueFax asks for nothing beyond the download.

TrueFax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Weather has 105 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TrueFax ships an update every 57 months, Flash Weather fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrueFax | Flash Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truefax/id1590607014/reviews)** | [4.4 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-weather-future-radar/id6462927563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **105** |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 57 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 36 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Home Data Experts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595213692) | [Flash Scientific Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703653310) |

## What reviewers say

### TrueFax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truefax/id1590607014)

This app provides detailed reports on potential storm damage to homes, similar to how vehicle history reports work. It accesses a nationwide database to identify the frequency and severity of weather events that could have impacted a property.

**Highlights:** Storm damage reports for homes, Nationwide storm database, Hail, high winds, and lightning data, Damage frequency and severity, Property damage history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flash Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-weather-future-radar/id6462927563)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app uses advanced algorithms and deep learning to predict lightning strikes before they happen. It provides real-time and future radar, smart push notifications, and heat stress forecasting for outdoor safety. Get hourly and 7-day forecasts for temperature, precipitation, and more.

**Highlights:** Predictive lightning alerts, Live Activities on Lock Screen, Future radar up to 18 hours, Smart push notifications, Heat and WBGT forecasting, 7-day hourly and daily forecasts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flash Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Flash Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrueFax free?

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

### Is Flash Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TrueFax or Flash Weather?

TrueFax is rated higher. TrueFax averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Flash Weather averages 4.4 from 105 ratings.

### Do TrueFax or Flash Weather have ads?

Neither TrueFax nor Flash Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrueFax or Flash Weather?

TrueFax ships an update every 57 months, and Flash Weather fortnightly. Most recently, TrueFax was updated on October 25, 2026 and Flash Weather on October 30, 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.*