# MyObservatory vs myENV

The clearest difference is rating: myENV at 4.1 against MyObservatory's 3.0. myENV also leads on ratings volume (305 vs 30). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

myENV holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myENV has 305 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of MyObservatory's written reviews are positive against 34% of myENV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyObservatory | myENV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myobservatory/id361319719/reviews) | **[4.1 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myenv/id444435182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **305** |
| Positive reviews | **39.5% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 325 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Observatory](https://appshunter.io/developer/355216376) | [National Environment Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/444435185) |

## 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 Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### myENV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myenv/id444435182)

Access comprehensive environmental, water, and food safety information for Singapore. Receive real-time alerts for weather, air quality, dengue, and water disruptions. Report feedback directly to relevant agencies.

**Highlights:** Weather alerts and forecasts, Air quality (PSI & PM2.5), Dengue cluster locations, Hawker centre search, Food safety alerts and recalls, Environmental situation alerts, Water disruption updates, Feedback reporting

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Accurate weather forecasts from NEA
- 🎨 Clean and visually appealing UI design (older versions)
- 📍 Comprehensive location-based weather data
- 🌍 Multiple weather metrics in one app (UV, PSI, dengue, haze)
- 📱 Useful satellite imagery and rain animation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and hangs frequently
- 🔌 Poor performance and lag issues
- 🗺️ Map obscured by overlays and widgets
- ❌ Non-responsive UI elements and icons
- 📉 Reduced functionality compared to previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Falsely labels devices as jailbroken
- Satellite images not displaying
- Heat map feature not working
- Data showing as temporarily unavailable

**Requested features**

- Extended forecast timeline (multiple hours ahead)
- Wind speed and direction display
- Multiple overlay combinations (lightning + storm together)
- iOS widget support
- Apple Watch complications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyObservatory free?

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

### Is myENV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyObservatory or myENV?

myENV is rated higher. MyObservatory averages 3.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while myENV averages 4.1 from 305 ratings.

### Do MyObservatory or myENV have ads?

Neither MyObservatory nor myENV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyObservatory or myENV?

MyObservatory ships an update monthly, and myENV monthly. Most recently, MyObservatory was updated on September 22, 2026 and myENV on September 22, 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.*