# MyObservatory vs Info BMKG

The clearest difference is rating: Info BMKG at 3.4 against MyObservatory's 3.1. MyObservatory's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (40% vs 32%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Info BMKG holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of MyObservatory's written reviews are positive against 32% of Info BMKG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MyObservatory ships an update monthly, Info BMKG every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyObservatory | Info BMKG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myobservatory/id361319719/reviews) | **[3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/info-bmkg/id1114372539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **39.8% of reviews** | 31.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 253 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Observatory](https://appshunter.io/developer/355216376) | [Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi dan Geofisika](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114372538) |

## What reviewers say

### MyObservatory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myobservatory/id361319719)

Access real-time weather data, including temperature, humidity, and wind conditions. View weather photos from nearby stations and receive timely updates on rainfall. Get alerts for weather warnings and special tips.

**Highlights:** Current weather conditions, Weather photos from stations, Rainfall data updates, Weather warning notifications, Location-based rain forecast, Customizable location settings

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Info BMKG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/info-bmkg/id1114372539)

Access comprehensive weather, climate, air quality, and earthquake data for Indonesia. Receive early warnings, forecasts up to 7 days, and real-time alerts. Features include voice commands and crowdsourcing for user-submitted information.

**Highlights:** 7-day weather forecasts, Real-time earthquake information, Air quality monitoring (PM 2.5), Marine and aviation weather, Impact-based forecasts, Voice commands for information, User crowdsourcing for data

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative and useful
- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts (for some)
- 👍 Helpful for daily planning (e.g., laundry)
- 👍 Good for earthquake information
- 👍 App is beneficial overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS/Location inaccurate
- 🐛 Radar not loading
- 🐛 Information delayed (earthquakes)
- 🐛 App crashes on older devices
- 🐛 UI is boring

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not working/stuck on Gunung Sahari
- Radar fails to load after upgrade
- Location not updating or incorrect
- App force quits on iPhone 5s
- Earthquake notifications delayed or after the event

**Requested features**

- Add emergency alert feature with sound and vibration
- Add widget feature
- Add 10-day weather forecast
- Add tsunami alarm sound for earthquakes
- Add earthquake/ews notifications based on location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyObservatory free?

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

### Is Info BMKG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyObservatory or Info BMKG?

Info BMKG is rated higher. MyObservatory averages 3.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Info BMKG averages 3.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do MyObservatory or Info BMKG have ads?

Neither MyObservatory nor Info BMKG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyObservatory or Info BMKG?

MyObservatory ships an update monthly, and Info BMKG every 2 months. Most recently, MyObservatory was updated on November 10, 2026 and Info BMKG on November 11, 2026.

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