Comparison

Flash Weather vs SPC Mesoanalysis

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flash Weather

Get precise, AI-powered weather alerts for lightning, heat risk, and radar. Receive instant notifications tailored to your location, with customizable settings for safety and planning outdoor activities. Includes hourly and 7-day forecasts.

Highlights
  • AI lightning prediction
  • Real-time heat risk metrics
  • Current and future radar maps
  • Smart push notifications
  • Hourly and 7-day forecasts
  • Customizable warning settings
Features
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FLASH predicts lightning before the first strike. With a patented algorithm infused with Deep Learning, you'll always know when to head inside, and when it's safe to head back out. Whether you are outdoors for work, training, sports, or recreation, FLASH is your edge against the elements. LIGHTNING PREDICTION LIKE NEVER BEFORE Our patented algorithm, infused with deep learning, forecasts where lightning will be before it hits. - Live Activities let you track the storm from your Lock Screen - FirstStrike tells you when the strike will be in your backyard - All Clear gives a simple yes/no answer to "Can we go back outside?" - 5 Hour Lightning Forecast gives extra time to decide on afternoon & evening plans CURRENT AND FUTURE RADAR High resolution current and future radar with lightning, watches and warnings, plus Flash Weather's FirstStrike, All Clear, and Lightning Probability forecast maps. - Up to the minute current radar and current lightning - 18-hour future radar in 15-minute increments, updating hourly - FirstStrike, All Clear, and Lightning Probability maps updating every 2 minutes SMART PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Get alerted when lightning is detected or forecast near you. - Forecast-based warnings before a strike - Customizable lightning proximity alerts for every saved location NFHS-STANDARD, EXCLUSIVE HEAT AND WBGT FORECASTING Plan your day with real-time WBGT readings, critical for outdoor safety. FLASH also forecasts heat stress 7 days out so you can avoid dangerous conditions before they start. - Live WBGT values for your exact location - Heat risk color coding for easy interpretation - 7-day forward-looking heat stress outlook HOURLY AND 7-DAY FORECASTS High and low temperatures, precipitation chance and amount, wind, dew point, cloud cover, and UV index. - Hourly and daily forecasts out 7 days - Graphical temperature, precipitation, and wind outlooks Developed by Flash Weather. Learn more at flashweather.ai Questions or suggestions: support@flashweather.ai Some features require a Flash Premium subscription. After a 7-day free trial, Premium is $3.99/mo or $39.99/yr. Privacy Policy: https://flashweather.ai/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://flashweather.ai/legal/ Auto-renewable subscriptions are governed by Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SPC Mesoanalysis

Access over 34 essential meteorological parameters for real-time weather analysis. This app provides detailed insights into severe weather, shear, surface, upper air, moisture, instability, hail, and winter weather indicators. Ideal for storm tracking and weather prediction.

Highlights
  • 34+ essential weather parameters
  • Severe weather indicators
  • Shear and instability parameters
  • Surface and upper air analysis
  • Moisture and hail parameters
  • Winter weather indicators
  • Intuitive interface
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Unleash the power of real-time meteorological data with SPC Mesoanalysis! This subscription free app provides you with an unparalleled view of over 34 essential weather parameters across 10 sector windows. With just a few taps, you can access the data you need to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the weather. Key Features: Severe Weather Parameters: Supercell Composite Significant Tornado (Effective) Enhanced EHI 0-1km EHI 0-1km EHI 0-3km Critical Angle Probability of Significant Tornado CWASP Microburst Composite MLCAPE + Bulk Shear LCL Height SFC-1km SRH MUCAPE + 850 & 500MB Winds Shear Parameters: Bulk Effective Shear Surface-1km Bulk Shear 0-1km SRH 0-3km SRH Effective SRH 850-300mb Mean Wind Surface Analysis: *Velocity Tensor Magnitude *Moisture Convergence *Upper Air Analysis *500mb Analysis 700-400 Differential Vorticity Advection Moisture Parameters: PWAT w/850mb Transport LCL Height Instability Indicators: Surface Cape MLCAPE Hail Parameters: Significant Hail SARS Hail Size Large Hail Parameter Winter Weather Indicators: Precipitation Type Snow Squall Parameter Freezing Level Critical Thickness Dendritic Layer Growth Depth Whether you’re tracking storms, predicting severe weather, or simply fascinated by the atmosphere, SPC Mesoanalysis puts a wealth of data at your fingertips. Our intuitive interface and comprehensive suite of parameters ensure you have everything you need to stay ahead of the storm. Don't just observe the weather – master it with SPC Mesoanalysis. Download now and elevate your meteorological insights!

Screenshots

Flash Weather4 screens
SPC Mesoanalysis3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flash Weather at Free against SPC Mesoanalysis's $3.99. Flash Weather also leads on ratings volume (103 vs 2). SPC Mesoanalysis's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Flash Weather is free to download; SPC Mesoanalysis costs $3.99 up front. Flash Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SPC Mesoanalysis asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Flash Weather against 4.5 for SPC Mesoanalysis. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Weather has 103 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Flash Weather's written reviews are positive against 100% of SPC Mesoanalysis's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Flash Weather versus SPC Mesoanalysis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash WeatherSPC Mesoanalysis
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.4 (103 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#124#28 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlash Scientific TechnologyCollective Innovation, INC

Customer experience

Flash Weather

All ratings103 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative29.2%

SPC Mesoanalysis

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flash Weather

Subscriptions2
  • Flash Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Flash Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

SPC Mesoanalysis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flash Weather free?
Flash Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SPC Mesoanalysis free?
SPC Mesoanalysis costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flash Weather or SPC Mesoanalysis?
SPC Mesoanalysis is rated higher. Flash Weather averages 4.4 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while SPC Mesoanalysis averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Flash Weather or SPC Mesoanalysis have ads?
Neither Flash Weather nor SPC Mesoanalysis shows ads.
Which is more popular, Flash Weather or SPC Mesoanalysis?
Flash Weather currently peaks at #124 in the App Store charts, and SPC Mesoanalysis at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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