# Flash Weather vs HVW

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 (#140 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Weather | HVW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-weather-future-radar/id6462927563/reviews) | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvw/id6737852858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flash Scientific Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703653310) | [Jason Bowman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778285188) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-weather-future-radar/id6462927563)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flash Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Flash Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### HVW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvw/id6737852858)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*