# WeatherSTEM vs Hello Birdie

The clearest difference is rating: WeatherSTEM at 3.8 against Hello Birdie's 2.9. Hello Birdie's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WeatherSTEM holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 24 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 32% and 31% positive.

WeatherSTEM ships an update every 2 months, Hello Birdie every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherSTEM | Hello Birdie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherstem/id957138048/reviews)** | [2.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-birdie/id6450151343/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **31.6% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherSTEM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/957138047) | [Limitless Innovations, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692066090) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherSTEM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherstem/id957138048)

Get hyper-localized weather forecasts and real-time data from a network of weather stations. Personalize alerts for conditions like lightning, freezing temperatures, and rainfall. Access detailed sensor information and view live sky camera images and cloud movies.

**Highlights:** Hyper-localized weather forecasts, Real-time sensor data, Customizable text/call/email alerts, Lightning and freeze warnings, Soil wetness and temperature, Live sky camera images, Cloud movies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hello Birdie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-birdie/id6450151343)

This app connects to a smart bird feeder to let you see and share photos and videos of visiting birds. It uses AI to identify species and allows you to share your camera feed with others.

**Highlights:** Connects to smart bird feeder, Bird visitor notifications, AI bird identification, Photo and video sharing, Live camera feed sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherSTEM free?

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

### Is Hello Birdie free?

Hello Birdie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherSTEM or Hello Birdie?

WeatherSTEM is rated higher. WeatherSTEM averages 3.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Hello Birdie averages 2.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do WeatherSTEM or Hello Birdie have ads?

Neither WeatherSTEM nor Hello Birdie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherSTEM or Hello Birdie?

WeatherSTEM ships an update every 2 months, and Hello Birdie every 3 weeks. Most recently, WeatherSTEM was updated on August 27, 2026 and Hello Birdie on July 6, 2026.

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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.*