# EF Scale vs EverythingWeather

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EF Scale at none against EverythingWeather's 6. EverythingWeather's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EverythingWeather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. EF Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

EverythingWeather holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EverythingWeather has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of EF Scale's written reviews are positive against 91% of EverythingWeather's.

EF Scale ships an update every 20 months, EverythingWeather every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EF Scale | EverythingWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-scale/id418856071/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everythingweather/id6736664582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#58** |
| Size | 18 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherWary LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/418856074) | [Cory Mottice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711813865) |

## What reviewers say

### EF Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-scale/id418856071)

Assess tornado and wind damage with this tool that simplifies the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale. Follow on-screen prompts to select damage indicators and degrees of damage, then adjust for construction variability to estimate wind speeds.

**Highlights:** Simplified EF Scale assessment, Damage indicator selection, Degree of damage input, Construction variability adjustment, Visual damage examples, About and share functions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EverythingWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everythingweather/id6736664582)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Weather, #61 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, forecasts, and real-time alerts from the National Weather Service and NOAA. Customize your homepage, receive push notifications for hazards, and view detailed radar with multiple map overlays. Includes tropical outlooks, storm predictions, and space weather information.

**Highlights:** NWS/NOAA data, Current conditions & forecasts, Customizable homepage, Real-time hazard alerts, Detailed radar with overlays, Tropical outlooks, Space weather data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 No ads or tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive NWS data
- 👍 Customizable dashboard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional slow response and crashes
- 🔍 Missing some specific location forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Settings changes not persisting
- Detailed view showing next day instead of current day

**Requested features**

- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- ASOS/weather observation data
- Snow level information in precipitation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EF Scale free?

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

### Is EverythingWeather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EF Scale or EverythingWeather?

EverythingWeather is rated higher. EF Scale averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EverythingWeather averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do EF Scale or EverythingWeather have ads?

Neither EF Scale nor EverythingWeather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EF Scale or EverythingWeather?

EF Scale ships an update every 20 months, and EverythingWeather every 9 days. Most recently, EF Scale was updated on September 15, 2026 and EverythingWeather on October 3, 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.*