# Tempest Console vs WXStation Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempest Console at none against WXStation Connect's 1. Tempest Console also leads on device support (4 vs 2). WXStation Connect's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WXStation Connect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tempest Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tempest Console against 4.9 for WXStation Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WXStation Connect has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempest Console | WXStation Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-console-stormpulse/id6737360203/reviews)** | [4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxstation-connect/id6780452917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bourque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576466707) | [Ignacio Castellano Estrella](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780452919) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempest Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-console-stormpulse/id6737360203)

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.

**Highlights:** Live weather data from sensors, Local network access, Multi-platform support (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV), Always-on display console, Simple and focused interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WXStation Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxstation-connect/id6780452917)

Monitor your personal weather station's real-time data and historical trends. View current conditions, forecasts, and air quality with customizable units and multi-station support. Access extended history and detailed charts with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather data, Daily and weekly history, Home screen widgets, Multi-station management, Air quality gauge, 5-day weather forecast, Detailed daily charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WXStation Connect PRO | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempest Console free?

Tempest Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WXStation Connect free?

WXStation Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tempest Console or WXStation Connect?

Tempest Console is rated higher. Tempest Console averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while WXStation Connect averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Tempest Console or WXStation Connect have ads?

Neither Tempest Console nor WXStation Connect 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.*