# EF Scale vs WeatherFront

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EF Scale at none against WeatherFront's 2. WeatherFront's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (461 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeatherFront sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. EF Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

WeatherFront holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherFront has 461 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 90% of WeatherFront's.

EF Scale ships an update every 20 months, WeatherFront fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EF Scale | WeatherFront |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-scale/id418856071/reviews) | **[4.8 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfront-radar-and-models/id6739154126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **461** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 21 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherWary LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/418856074) | [WeatherFront LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661335686) |

## 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


### WeatherFront

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfront-radar-and-models/id6739154126)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Weather, #76 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers advanced weather monitoring with a focus on detailed model data, radar, and satellite imagery. It provides intuitive navigation for global or local forecasts, offline map capabilities, and seamless transitions between various weather products to keep you informed and prepared.

**Highlights:** Dynamic model viewing with zoom and pan, Seamless transitions between radar, satellite, and model data, Detailed basemaps and offline map downloads, Easy switching between multiple radars, Access to NWS/NOAA products like watches and warnings, Advanced radar products including Super-Res Reflectivity and Velocity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced | $9.99 | per month |
| Advanced-Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic performance and optimization
- 🔍 Excellent weather models and data
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features like hold to select radar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some users find the app just 'OK'
- 🔍 Lack of push notifications for severe weather in free tier

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for severe weather in free tier
- One-time lifetime purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EF Scale free?

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

### Is WeatherFront free?

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

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

WeatherFront is rated higher. EF Scale averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while WeatherFront averages 4.8 from 461 ratings.

### Do EF Scale or WeatherFront have ads?

Neither EF Scale nor WeatherFront shows ads.

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

EF Scale ships an update every 20 months, and WeatherFront fortnightly. Most recently, EF Scale was updated on October 26, 2026 and WeatherFront on October 25, 2026.

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