Comparison

Safety tips vs The Thermometer

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

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About

Safety tips

This app provides real-time alerts for various natural disasters and civil protection information in Japan. It supports multiple languages and offers useful resources for foreign tourists, including medical facility listings and emergency contact numbers.

Highlights
  • Real-time disaster alerts (EEW, Tsunami, Volcanic, Weather, Heat illness)
  • Civil Protection Information notifications
  • Multi-language support (5 languages)
  • Medical institution finder for foreigners
  • Evacuation advice and shelter information
  • Emergency contact numbers
  • Disaster preparedness learning materials
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Note: Weather warnings and advisories area in Nara City, Nara Prefecture has changed. Please update to the latest version of Safety tips. Also, if you have set up Nara City, Nara Prefecture, please reset the location. This Application notifies a user with EEW, Tsunami Warnings, Volcanic Warnings, Weather Warnings, Heat illness Warnings and Civil Protection Information issued in Japan. It is a free application developed under the supervision of Japan Tourism Agency. The Application provides various functions useful for foreign tourists in Japan. The application is available in five languages: English, simplified and traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. <Main functions and its utilization> -Receiving Earthquake Early Warnings, Tsunami Warnings, Volcanic Warnings, Weather Warnings, Heat illness Warnings and Civil Protection Information. Before using the Application for the first time, select locations for which you wish to receive warnings from the Settings Menu (you may select a maximum of five locations (in Japan only))(*). Users will receive notifications when Earthquake Early Warning for local earthquakes of seismic intensity level 4 or greater, Tsunami Warning, Volcanic Warnings, Emergency Warnings , Heat illness Warnings, or Civil Protection Information are issued for the selected locations. Also, please make sure that the device which has not been changed a prediction point for more than 1 month from final change date of setting will not be able to receive notifications. If you turn automatic setting of a point on, you can receive notifications even in the case that it has been more than 1 month since you set a prediction point. (*) It is necessary to activate the Location Information Service (GPS), if you wish to set locations by using GPS. GPS is also used to display your current location on the map. -Earthquakes Information on past earthquakes. A maximum of ten records (seismic intensity level of 3 or higher.) -Weather Warnings Weather Warnings (heavy rain, flood, violent wind, severe snowstorm, heavy snow, high seas, storm surge) and Emergency Warnings (heavy rain, violent wind, severe snowstorm, heavy snow, high seas, storm surge) issued for the selected locations. -Volcanic Warnings Currently issued Volcanic Warnings. -Heat illness Warnings Currently issued Heat illness Warnings. -Medical Institutions List of medical facilities accepting foreigners (Provided by the Japan Tourism Agency.) -Evacuation advice / instruction etc. Provides Evacuation advice / instruction information. Also provides Shelter Information. (Link to external application.) ※Please note that information of municipalities using "L alert" will be displayed. -Learning Materials Knowledge you want to know before a disaster occurs. -Communication cards A set of question sentences that can be used when asking questions to people around you during a disaster. -Emergency Contacts Numbers to call in case of emergency. -Links Links to other sources of information that may be necessary during disaster situations (contact information of embassy, nearest tourist information centers, etc.), and other information concerning disasters and tourism. - Civil Protection Information Safety tips delivers information regarding ballistic missile attacks among civil protection information from Fire and Disaster Management Agency. While the application and various types of information are free, communication charges related to download and use of Application shall be borne by the user. We will not be liable for any losses and/or damages resulting from the use of the Application. For support site of Safety tips, see here -> http://www.rcsc.co.jp/safetytips-sp

About

The Thermometer

This app functions as a digital thermometer and hygrometer, displaying outdoor temperature and humidity for any location worldwide. It offers real-time updates, customizable colors, and unit selection. A premium plan adds multi-location saving and removes ads.

Highlights
  • Outdoor temperature and humidity display
  • Real-time automatic updates
  • Global location data
  • Customizable color schemes
  • Celsius/Fahrenheit selection
  • Save multiple locations (Premium)
Features
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This is a simple digital temperature and humidity meter app. It provides you with outdoor temperature, humidity, and current time. The app offers automatic updates at regular intervals and real-time information, making it convenient to use. You can obtain temperature and humidity data for any location worldwide. What can you do with "The Thermometer" App? - Sleek design that provides instant visibility of outdoor temperature, humidity, and current time. - Automatic updates to keep you informed about the latest outdoor temperature and humidity. - Option to select your desired location for accurate data. - Customizable color scheme, allowing you to personalize the background and text colors. - Ability to select between Celsius and Fahrenheit. The premium plan allows you to use the app more comfortably. What can you do with the Premium Plan? - A function to save multiple locations and instantly check the temperature and humidity of each - No ads "The Thermometer" app allows you to quickly check the outdoor temperature and humidity while also functioning as a clock. With the ability to customize the colors of the app, you can create a stylish and personalized display that complements your interior design. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Safety tips4 screens
The Thermometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Thermometer at 4.7 against Safety tips's 2.1. The Thermometer also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 17%) and ratings volume (596 vs 18). Safety tips's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, chart position 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. The Thermometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Safety tips asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Thermometer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Thermometer has 596 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Safety tips's written reviews are positive against 54% of The Thermometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safety tips ships an update fortnightly, The Thermometer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Safety tips versus The Thermometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafety tipsThe Thermometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (18 ratings)4.7 (596 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews53.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18596 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#68 — better#194
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRC Solution Co.Vida Apps Incorporated

Customer experience

Safety tips

All ratings18 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative72.2%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative73.1%

The Thermometer

All ratings596 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative40.7%

In-app purchases

None

Safety tips

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Thermometer

Subscriptions4
  • No Ads - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • No Ads - 1 Year$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Plan - 1 Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Safety tips free?
Safety tips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Thermometer free?
The Thermometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Safety tips or The Thermometer?
The Thermometer is rated higher. Safety tips averages 2.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while The Thermometer averages 4.7 from 596 ratings.
Do Safety tips or The Thermometer have ads?
The Thermometer shows ads; Safety tips does not.
Which is updated more often, Safety tips or The Thermometer?
Safety tips ships an update fortnightly, and The Thermometer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Safety tips was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Thermometer on October 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, Safety tips or The Thermometer?
Safety tips currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and The Thermometer at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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