# Mesonet vs HeatSafe Oklahoma

The clearest difference is rating: HeatSafe Oklahoma at 5.0 against Mesonet's 4.2. HeatSafe Oklahoma also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Mesonet's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 1) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

HeatSafe Oklahoma holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mesonet has 97 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mesonet | HeatSafe Oklahoma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesonet/id496016437/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatsafe-oklahoma/id6808880876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#203** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Oklahoma Mesonet](https://appshunter.io/developer/496016440) | [Corey Conrady](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808880878) |

## What reviewers say

### Mesonet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesonet/id496016437)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access real-time weather data and forecasts for Oklahoma. View detailed observations from over 120 stations, including temperature, rainfall, and wind. Stay informed with severe weather advisories and animated radar maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather observations from 120 stations, Home screen widgets for favorite stations, 5-day National Weather Service forecasts, Location-based closest station finder, Maps of various weather conditions, Severe weather and advisories, Animated NEXRAD radar data

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather data
- 👍 Comprehensive weather information
- 👍 Useful for various users (farmers, gardeners, enthusiasts)
- 👍 Unique data like soil conditions, animal comfort
- 👍 "The Ticker" is informative and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar quality issues (blocky, static)
- 🐛 Location accuracy problems (defaults to Norman)
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Widgets default to Norman
- 🐛 Radar functionality changes not always preferred

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App crashes when accessing Maps page
- App launches and then dies
- App barely opens and immediately crashes
- Maps page crashes app

**Requested features**

- More widgets
- Apple Watch app
- iOS 14 Home Screen widget
- More locations
- Radar zoom


### HeatSafe Oklahoma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatsafe-oklahoma/id6808880876)

This app provides real-time Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) estimates and activity guidance for outdoor events during extreme heat and severe weather. It offers alerts, emergency instructions, and location sharing to help schools and athletic programs make informed safety decisions.

**Highlights:** WBGT and heat-category monitoring, Activity and hydration guidance, Heat and lightning safety alerts, Audible lightning alerts, Emergency quick-reference instructions, Location sharing for emergencies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mesonet free?

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

### Is HeatSafe Oklahoma free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mesonet or HeatSafe Oklahoma?

HeatSafe Oklahoma is rated higher. Mesonet averages 4.2 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while HeatSafe Oklahoma averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mesonet or HeatSafe Oklahoma have ads?

Neither Mesonet nor HeatSafe Oklahoma shows ads.

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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.*