Tempest Console vs Acro Winds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tempest Console
This app provides live, real-time weather data directly from your personal weather station sensors. It connects to your home network for instant updates and functions as a dedicated console for your measurements.
- Live weather data from sensors
- Local network access
- Multi-platform support (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV)
- Always-on display console
- Simple and focused interface
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Your Tempest Weather Station's Live Console StormPulse is the essential companion app for WeatherFlow Tempest PWS (Personal Weather Station) owners, delivering real-time weather data straight from your sensors to all your Apple devices. Key Features: • Pure Live Data: View current weather conditions directly from your personal weather station—just the raw, immediate readings from your Tempest sensors • Local Network Access: Connect directly to your PWS hub over your home network for instant data updates • Multi-Platform: Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV • Always-On Display: Perfect as a dedicated personal weather station console, giving you instant access to your measurements • Simple & Focused: No complicated features—just the essential live readings from your PWS Perfect For: • Personal weather station enthusiasts who want direct access to their Tempest sensor data • Users who need a dedicated display for current weather conditions • Those who prefer raw PWS data over forecasts and predictions • Home automation enthusiasts monitoring local conditions ** Requires a WeatherFlow Tempest Personal Weather Station and local network access to the Tempest hub.
Acro Winds
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Real-time paragliding wind, weather and open/close takeoff status & handling flight plans and QR codes for acro pilots & XC! All takeoff spots on Babadağ Mountain in Ölüdeniz, Turkey — the world's most famous acro paragliding training site! Make use of the app's FREE TRIAL to test all the features! KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Stop wasting mornings on a 40-minute cable car ride only to find blown-out conditions at the top. AcroWinds shows you live wind speed, gusts, and direction for every takeoff elevation — from the beach landing zone up to the 1900m summit. ALL STATIONS, ONE GLANCE • Teleferik 1900 m — Summit takeoff • Teleferik 1800 m — Upper takeoff • Teleferik 1700 m — Main takeoff • Teleferik 1200 m — Lower takeoff • Beach Landing Zone Each takeoff spot displays wind speed, gusts, wind direction with compass, temperature, humidity, QFE barometric pressure, UV index, and solar radiation. CREATE FLIGHT PLANS & CLOSE AFTER LANDING • Create new flight plans • Close or cancel in the app • Generate and save flight plan QR codes • Most recent flight plan QR code always ready to show • Save your service slot center login credentials to avoid retyping for every flight PRO FEATURES Upgrade to AcroWinds Pro for the complete picture: • Takeoff OPEN / CLOSED status at a glance • Interactive charts & forecast for wind, temperature, pressure, UV, and humidity • Time-ranges: last 90 minutes or full 24-hour view • Apple Weather forecasts with charts • Compare yesterday vs. today for evaluation of your flight conditions • Daily weather summaries BUILT FOR PILOTS, BY A PILOT AcroWinds was created by a paragliding pilot who trains at Babadağ. Every feature is designed around real flying decisions — not generic weather data. DESIGNED FOR iPHONE & iPAD • iPhone: compact list with bottom-sheet detail view • iPad: sidebar navigation with full-width charts • Supports metric and imperial units • Beautiful dark mode support FLEXIBLE SUBSCRIPTIONS Try AcroWinds for free with basic wind data. Upgrade to Pro weekly, monthly, yearly, or with a one-time lifetime purchase. Privacy policy: https://acrowinds.giraffeee.dev/pages/appprivacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Real-Time Babadag Take-Off Conditions for Paragliding Pilots in Ölüdeniz! Acro Winds is the ultimate weather tool for acro & XC paragliders at Babadag Mountain in Oludeniz, Fethiye. Created by acro paragliding pilots for acro pilots and XC pilots, the app delivers real-time wind speed, gusts, direction, temperature, humidity, and air pressure for available takeoff spot weather stations. With up-to-date meteorological data, you’ll know if conditions are right for takeoff (or having a beer at the beach instead).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempest Console at none against Acro Winds's 6. Tempest Console also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Acro Winds sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Tempest Console asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tempest Console | Acro Winds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pascal Bourque | Stefan Hueck |
In-app purchases
Tempest Console
No in-app purchases
Acro Winds
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Wingover Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Pro Yearly14 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Wingover Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$179.99
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