# Dreich: Scottish Weather — Brutally honest weather

> Honest Scottish weather forecasts with a unique 'Dreich Score' and practical advice. (iPhone/iPad app by MICHAEL ALLAN GREIG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreich-scottish-weather/id6770678937 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MICHAEL ALLAN GREIG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896760658)
- Category: Weather, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 120 MB
- Released: 2026-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreich-scottish-weather/id6770678937/reviews.md

## What is Dreich?

Most weather apps promise sunshine and apologise later. Dreich doesn't. It gives you Scotland's weather straight, dreich and all, with a Scottish tongue and the good grace to admit when the sky's made a liar of it.
 
Every day gets a Dreich Score: a single honest number out of ten for how grim it is out there, worked out from the real forecast and never arguing with it. Underneath is a proper read of your day. What to wear, whether to chance the washing, and whether that brolly's worth the bother or just going to end up inside out.
 
WHAT'S INSIDE
• The Dreich Score. Your day, scored out of ten, with a verdict that tells it like it is.
• Honest forecasts for right now, hour by hour, and seven days out. Sun not guaranteed.
• Brolly or no? The daily out-the-door read, whether you're catching the bus or walking the dog.
• Midge Forecast. How bad the wee biters will be, tuned to your patch across the UK and Ireland.
• Washing, fishing and the hills. Honest day-ratings for drying a line, casting a fly, or taking to the tops.
• Campsite Checker. Search any spot in the UK or Ireland for rain, wind, temperature and midges.
• Places. Save other spots and keep an eye on yer pals wherever they are. Tag a place as a pal's hame and share a Dreich Face-Off, your weather beside theirs.
• The Dreich League. Scotland's places ranked by how grim it is right now. Misery loves company.
• Shareable cards. Your Dreich Score, a head-to-head Dreich Face-Off, and the daily report, all made for posting.
• Stamp a Photo. Snap the moment and stamp it with the real forecast, Dreich-branded.
• Home and Lock Screen widgets. The day's verdict, and a line to make you smile, at a glance.
 
A FORECAST WITH SOMETHING TO SAY
Dreich speaks like a dour pal who's secretly fond of you. Dry, observant, never cruel. It knows your city, too. It'll mutter about the haar in Edinburgh, the smirr in Glasgow, the granite skies in Aberdeen.
 
HONEST ABOUT BEING WRONG
Nobody nails the weather. Not us, not anybody. Dreich owns it. It gives you its best honest read of the sky, and admits the days it gets it wrong, in the warm spirit of the old telly forecasts.
 
THE QUIET BITS
No accounts. No trackers. No advertising. Your location is used only to fetch the forecast. Weather data is Apple Weather, given a Scottish telling.
 
Dreich Premium opens with a one-week free trial, then £2.99 a month. Less than a dram, at today's prices. Prefer one bill a year? There's an annual plan at £19.99. Cancel anytime.
 
Made by a homesick Scot. Mostly indoors, given the weather.
 
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://getdreich.com/legal/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://getdreich.com/legal/privacy-policy.html

Support & Website: https://getdreich.com

## Key features

- Dreich Score out of ten
- Honest hour-by-hour and 7-day forecasts
- Daily out-the-door advice
- Midge Forecast
- Activity-specific forecasts (washing, fishing, hills)
- Campsite Checker
- Save and compare locations

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreich-scottish-weather/id6770678937/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It’s Braw

*2026-07-21*

Since I got this it’s my go to weather app. Makes you smile and laugh reading the wee Scottish phrases. So much better than the other boring app’s. Quirky, funny and most importantly spot on. Love the midge scale, walking and camping add ons too 5⭐️.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-07-14*

Very useful for hill walkers , avid fishermen, and general weather watchers. Adds a nice bit of humour to your day too.

### 5/5 — Ultimate Scottish Weather App

*2026-07-13*

Brilliant, useful, and genuinely funny!
As a Scot, I absolutely love this app. The weather sayings and Scottish language are spot on and crack me up every time I check the forecast. On top of being hilarious, it's highly accurate and the midgey forecast is an absolute lifesaver for planning steps outside. Five stars!

## Frequently asked questions about Dreich

### What is the Dreich Score?

The Dreich Score is a single number out of ten that honestly rates how grim the weather is for the day. It's calculated from the real forecast and provides a quick, understandable verdict.

### Does Dreich have ads?

No, Dreich is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No advertising' and focuses on providing a clean user experience without interruptions.

### How much does Dreich Premium cost?

Dreich Premium offers a one-week free trial, followed by a subscription of £2.99 per month or £19.99 per year. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What devices does Dreich support?

Currently, Dreich is supported on iPhone. The app is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Dreich updated?

The latest version of Dreich is 1.5.1, last updated on July 16, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates regular maintenance and feature additions.

### Can I use Dreich offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline capabilities. Weather apps typically require an internet connection to fetch real-time forecast data.

### What is the age rating for Dreich?

Dreich has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.

### Where does Dreich get its weather data?

Dreich uses Apple Weather data as its source, which is then given a unique Scottish interpretation and presentation.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2026-07-16

New in 1.5.1.

The Dreich League now marks the rare day every place in Scotland is sunny at once. Dinnae haud yer breath.

Windy hours now show the wind, honest as ever. Nae mair borrowed clouds on a blowy afternoon.

Share cards tidied: the score card's wee web address kens its place noo, and the daily report signs off the honest way. Made by a homesick Scot.

Cheers for using Dreich.

### 1.5 — 2026-07-13

New in 1.5.
 
Places. Save other spots and keep an eye on yer pals wherever they are. Tag a place as a pal's hame and share a Dreich Face-Off, your weather beside theirs.
 
New share cards. The Dreich Face-Off and the Dreich League, made for posting.
 
Stamp a Photo now takes the photo too. Snap the moment and stamp it with the real sky, there and then.
 
Clearer weather alerts, a sharper midge read, and a wheen of wee fixes.
 
Cheers for using Dreich.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-02

No release notes.

## Related topics

[scotland weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/scotland-weather)

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