Comparison

Teapot for Tempest vs CoCoRaHS

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

Head to head
About

Teapot for Tempest

This app provides a locally displayed console for your Tempest Weather System, showing real-time observations and hyper-local forecasts. It offers multiple display views for detailed weather data, storm tracking with radar maps, and extended forecast periods.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather observations
  • Hyper-local forecasts up to 10 days
  • Multiple display views (Main, Storm, Forecast)
  • Live weather radar map
  • Rainfall calibration function
  • Light/dark mode options
  • Customizable map embeds
Features
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Good news for owners of the Tempest Weather System by WeatherFlow-Tempest, Inc. Now you can have a locally displayed console specifically designed to display your weather observations and hyper-local forecasts on a single screen in real-time. You can also get daily and hour-by-hour forecasts for up to 10 days. Choose from different "Main"view displays that offer numerous ways to view your weather observations. Easily view all the relevant data necessary to keep tabs on conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind gusts, daily rain, rain storm totals, rain rate, and sky conditions such as UV, LUX and solar radiation. It also displays sunrise and sunset. Or you can choose the alternate display with just the basics enlarged for easy viewing from a distance. The "Storm" view displays all the above items except sky conditions. In its place, Teapot for Tempest displays a live weather radar map for your location. It updates automatically so no user intervention is necessary. Whenever you are expecting a storm, all you need to do is tap the 'Storm View" icon, and everything you need to see will be right there. The "Forecast" view displays detailed hyper-local forecasts for up to 7 days as well as hour-by-hour forecasts for the same periods. Installation and setup takes less than 5 minutes and your weather readings will be immediately streamed to your device in real time wherever you are. Your weather data stays private. Only devices you approve can look at your data. Teapot for Tempest offers Nearcast compatibility as well as a unique rainfall calibration function that helps to improve your rainfall display accuracy. By using another weather station or simple rain gauge as a comparison, you can adjust your rainfall readings to an actual "known accurate" rain collector. This will greatly improve your rainfall reading accuracy. It uses a simple slider to adjust plus or minus percentages that is non-destructive. It only modifies the displayed reading, and leaved the underlying raw data in its original state. Teapot also allows you to select light or dark modes overriding your system settings, or you can choose to follow your system settings. Teapot for Tempest uses its own weather radar map using Apple Maps and radar data from RainViewer. You're not limited to our map however. We have provided a mechanism to allow any embeddable map you may prefer. Several weather providers offer embedded maps for personal use. To embed an alternative weather radar map, all you need is the URL from the provider. And, if you need any help, we're happy to assist you. Teapot for Tempest is available in the Apple App Store Subscription is required. Annual Subscription is $9.99 US billed annually. Monthly Subscription is $0.99 per month, billed monthly. Family Sharing is supported. Privacy Policy is available here: https://teapotapp.com/privacy/ Terms of use (EULA) is available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Legal: Tempest is a trademark of WeatherFlow-Tempest, Inc. and used with permission. (https://weatherflow.com/tempest-home-weather-system/) ** We are not affiliated with WeatherFlow-Tempest, Inc. Radar Overlay Data is provided by RainViewer with permission. (https://www.rainviewer.com) RainViewer radar data is derived from open source contributors and is free for personal and commercial use. RanViewer is a trademark of RainViewer, MateoLab, Inc

About

CoCoRaHS

Contribute to a nationwide weather observation network by submitting precipitation data. Access real-time maps of local weather patterns and connect with other weather enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Submit precipitation observations
  • Access real-time weather maps
  • Community weather discussions
  • Contribute to citizen science
  • View rainfall and snowfall data
Features
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Introducing the CoCoRaHS Mobile App – Your Ultimate Weather Tracking Companion! Join the nationwide community of weather enthusiasts and become a citizen scientist with the CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network) Mobile App. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, a professional meteorologist, or just curious about local weather patterns, this app is your gateway to accurate, hyper-localized weather data! Features: Easy Reporting: Submit your precipitation observations directly from your smartphone, contributing to valuable weather data used by meteorologists, researchers, and policymakers. Precise Mapping: Access real-time maps displaying rainfall, snowfall, and other precipitation data across your area, providing insights into weather patterns and trends. Community Engagement: Connect with fellow weather enthusiasts, share insights, and participate in local and national weather discussions. Join the COCORAHS network today and make a difference in understanding and predicting weather phenomena. Download the CoCoRaHS Mobile App now and be part of the largest crowd-sourced weather observation network in the United States! Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay weather-ready with CoCoRaHS!

Screenshots

Teapot for Tempest4 screens
CoCoRaHS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoCoRaHS at none against Teapot for Tempest's 2. CoCoRaHS also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15). Teapot for Tempest's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 40%) and ratings volume (47 vs 15). 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. Teapot for Tempest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CoCoRaHS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Teapot for Tempest against 3.9 for CoCoRaHS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Teapot for Tempest's written reviews are positive against 40% of CoCoRaHS's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Teapot for Tempest versus CoCoRaHS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeapot for TempestCoCoRaHS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (47 ratings) — better3.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian MILBURNJulian Turner

Customer experience

Teapot for Tempest

All ratings47 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative21.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral12.1%
Negative33.3%

CoCoRaHS

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Teapot for Tempest

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes immediately on launch
  • No data received despite successful connection
  • Barometric pressure reading seldom shows
  • Error on the forecast screen
  • Tripled reported wind speeds
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  • Kept telling the wrong station ID
  • App not functioning properly, not reading data
  • Tempest app no longer works after installing this app
  • Station removed from Tempest app
  • App crashes within a fraction of a second
  • Forecast button yields a blank page
  • App takes too long to populate data when first opened
  • App crashes on me every time I open it
  • App is extremely buggy and consistently crashes/loses local station information
  • Connection issues, no data received
  • Incorrect data readings (wind speed, station ID)
  • Forecast screen shows blank page

Requested features

12 requests
  • Display historical data in graphs
  • Widget for Home Screen
  • Offset temperature and humidity
  • More documentation on data meanings
  • History and stats
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  • Graphing and trending
  • Historical data replay
  • More details on battery status
  • Options for other screen designs (landscape)
  • Show all data points without scrolling
  • Flexibility to add/remove all Tempest items
  • Larger wind direction indicator

CoCoRaHS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Teapot for Tempest

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$12.991 Year
None

CoCoRaHS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Teapot for Tempest free?
Teapot for Tempest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoCoRaHS free?
CoCoRaHS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Teapot for Tempest or CoCoRaHS?
Teapot for Tempest is rated higher. Teapot for Tempest averages 3.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while CoCoRaHS averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Teapot for Tempest or CoCoRaHS have ads?
Neither Teapot for Tempest nor CoCoRaHS shows ads.

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