Comparison

Flash Weather vs HVW

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

Head to head
About

Flash Weather

This app uses advanced algorithms and deep learning to predict lightning strikes before they happen. It provides real-time and future radar, smart push notifications, and heat stress forecasting for outdoor safety. Get hourly and 7-day forecasts for temperature, precipitation, and more.

Highlights
  • Predictive lightning alerts
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen
  • Future radar up to 18 hours
  • Smart push notifications
  • Heat and WBGT forecasting
  • 7-day hourly and daily forecasts
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

HVW

Get accurate and reliable weather forecasts specifically for the Hudson Valley region. This app provides meteorological data tailored to the area's unique climate.

Highlights
  • Precise forecasts
  • Reliable meteorological data
  • Region-specific climate information
  • Tailored to Hudson Valley
Features
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Hudson Valley Weather stands at the forefront of meteorological excellence, delivering precise and reliable forecasts tailored to the unique climate of the Hudson Valley region.

Screenshots

Flash Weather4 screens
HVW4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flash Weather and HVW both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HVW's written reviews are positive against 65% of Flash Weather's. HVW also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Flash Weather's advantage is ratings volume (105 vs 5) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Flash Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HVW 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 4.4 for HVW. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Weather has 105 ratings behind it against 5, 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 HVW's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Flash Weather versus HVW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash WeatherHVW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (105 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings105 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#165 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB60 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFlash Scientific TechnologyJason Bowman

Customer experience

Flash Weather

All ratings105 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative29.2%

HVW

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 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

HVW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flash Weather free?
Flash Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HVW free?
HVW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flash Weather or HVW?
HVW is rated higher. Flash Weather averages 4.4 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while HVW averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Flash Weather or HVW have ads?
Neither Flash Weather nor HVW shows ads.

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