# GraySky Weather — NOAA Local Weather Rain Totals

> Hyperlocal weather forecasts and rain predictions with customizable alerts and widgets. (iPhone/iPad app by Third Floor Studios LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graysky-weather/id6768086498 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Third Floor Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809473556)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graysky-weather/id6768086498/reviews.md

## What is GraySky Weather?

GraySky shows live rainfall amounts, intensity, and timeframes.

Our weather model ingests data from the NWS/NOAA for the United States, ECCC/MSC/NOAA for Canada, and DWD/NOAA/ECMWF for EU and process them through our forecast engine to generate minute-by-minute rain prediction and real time alerts.

RAIN AT A GLANCE
- Minute-by-minute rain prediction
- See upcoming rainfall totals and precipitation chances
- See past rainfall totals
- Compare recent rain with a weekly rainfall goal
- Get simple, explainable watering guidance
- Switch between inches and millimeters

OFFICIAL NWS REPORTS
- Area Forecast + Discussion
- Storm Outlook

KNOW WHEN TO WATER
- See whether your weekly rainfall goal has been reached, how much rain is still needed, and whether more rain is expected soon.

REVIEW RAINFALL HISTORY
- See daily rainy days, dry periods, monthly totals, historical averages.
- Rain calendar: see every rainy day on a monthly heat map, tap a day for hour by hour with history back to 2020.

TRACK MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
- Track rainfall at unlimited locations with a Member plan

HIGH-RES RADAR AND MAPS
- Real time radar with lightning and many map overlays

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
- Current conditions, hour by hour, and a 10-day forecast
- A customizable layout: reorder or hide any card, pick your buttons and theme
- Twelve data cards to tap into: Rain, Soil and drought, Wind, NWS, Clouds, Air quality, UV index, Dew point, Astronomy, Climate, Records, and Tides
- Rainfall totals for 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, month to date, and year to date, checked against official rain gauges
- Rain calendar: every rain day on a monthly heat map, tap a day for hour by hour, with history back to 2020 and snow totals alongside rain
- Weekly rain targets, and drought status from the U.S. Drought Monitor, soil moisture, and state and national drought maps
- Time Machine: scrub back to any past day and see what actually happened
- Climate normals, on this day and all-time station records, and your own personal records
- Sun arc, twilight, day length, moon phase on a 3D moon, meteor showers, and eclipse timing

NOTIFICATIONS
 - Rain starting at light, default, or heavy sensitivity, plus rain ending and intensifying
 - Severe weather, with a floor of all, moderate, severe, or extreme
 - Morning briefing and tomorrow's forecast, at times you pick
 - Freeze, heat wave, wind gusts, UV index, daily rain, and daily snow, at thresholds you set
 - Sky and seasons: full moon, new moon, the first day of each season, meteor showers, and eclipses
 - NWS report updates when the discussion, forecast, or outlook changes
 - Watering reminders after a set number of dry days, drought changes, and a weekly dryness digest
 - Quiet hours, with an option to let severe weather through

- Fourteen Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, plus Live Activities counting down to rain
- Apple Watch app with current, hourly, daily, precipitation, and alerts, plus three complications
- Mac menu bar app with the full forecast, radar, and Time Machine
- iPad with Split View and Stage Manager, and the web at graysky.net
- Ten languages, including Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese
- Imperial or metric units, 12 or 24 hour clock, dark or light
- No ads, no tracking, and we never sell your data

GraySky is free with 3 locations, a 7-day forecast, and severe weather alerts.
Paid plans add minute-by-minute rain, high-resolution radar, unlimited locations, data tiles,  rain history, widgets, Time Machine, and the Apple Watch app. The Member plan is $19.99 a year.

Privacy policy: https://graysky.net/privacy
Terms of use: https://graysky.net/terms

## Key features

- Minute-by-minute rain prediction
- 10-day forecasts
- Customizable weather alerts
- Home and lock screen widgets
- Multi-platform support (Apple Watch, Mac)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus (Family) | $34.99 | per year |
| Standard (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Starter (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |
| Starter (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Standard (Annual, Family) | $34.99 | per year |
| Ultra (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Member (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Member (Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graysky-weather/id6768086498/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Comprehensive information

*2026-09-08*

I’ve had the app since mid-June. I liked it then for the variety of info - ex. Wind speed/ direction graph for next 24 hours, localized weather where I am, not where the airport is several miles away,  the Time Machine so I can go back to a place and time and see the weather on that date. These were among the features that attracted me. Now  the app has so much more. With the inclusion of the real time map, with multiple views and types of information, and the ability to scan all the globe, I can look to my old home in El Paso, or my grandfather’s home in Italy, or where my daughter is traveling in Ireland -and see the rain and storm patterns there. Another big reason I love this app is that the the features and info are easy to find. Great work Third Floor!

### 5/5 — Clean, intuitive weather app

*2026-09-04*

Really enjoy the UI of GrayCloud. If you enjoyed Dark Sky, this is a great alternative.

### 5/5 — Feature rich

*2026-09-03*

Simple looking and reminiscent of fan favorite DarkSky, but drill down in this app and it is feature packed  with NWS and NOAA data. Love all of the data cards, alerts and forecast discussions.  Super responsive developer too. Great weather app to have.

### 5/5 — Dark Sky revival …

*2026-08-11*

…and it almost may be even better.  Such a simple interface backed with a wealth of data and information that is easy to get to.  With the source data coming from the NWS it’s also super accurate. The developer is very receptive and active as well.  Good stuff.

### 4/5 — Great app, poor pricing practices

*2026-08-10*

I used to use this app daily because of the amazing UX and lack of data collection. I was considering subscribing until I saw that the free tier was changed to no longer allow for unlimited saved locations with zero disclosure about the update. I get it - usage costs can be high - but it’s a sketchy move to try and change it and hope people don’t notice.

### 5/5 — Clean, intuitive weather app

*2026-08-09*

Really enjoy the UI of GrayCloud. If you enjoyed Dark Sky, this is a great alternative.

### 3/5 — A work in progress

*2026-06-27*

Daily Forcast is very accurate. I paid for a plus subscription. Maps/radar doesn’t work ( not sure if it’s just my location) it sometimes won’t load Forcast. I really believe, it’s a work in progress and it will get there eventually! But for now rating it 3 stars. Will update, rating with improvements. Accurate weather, is vital to farmers!

### 5/5 — Great weather app

*2026-06-20*

This is a really convenient way to keep track of the local weather. I have found it much more accurate than the weather app that comes on my phone. And it will notify me when rain is coming, which gives me time to get my tools put away at work! This has been really helpful I would absolutely recommend

### 5/5 — Filled the DarkSky void

*2026-06-20*

I’ve been looking for an app similar to DarkSky ever since Apple ruined it and GrayCloud is that and more! The rain prediction is the most accurate that I’ve found and I think I’ve tried every weather app there is. The devs seem to never stop
building too. Excited to have stumbled upon this, highly recommend!

### 5/5 — great design, accurate weather

*2026-06-20*

I’ve always just used the Apple Maps app, but I like this one better

## Frequently asked questions about GraySky Weather

### What is GrayCloud Weather?

GrayCloud Weather provides hyperlocal weather forecasts, focusing on minute-by-minute rain predictions and accumulation tracking for your exact location. It also offers 10-day forecasts and customizable alerts for various weather events.

### Does GrayCloud Weather have ads?

No, GrayCloud Weather does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases for enhanced features.

### What are the subscription options for GrayCloud Weather?

GrayCloud Weather offers a 'Plus' subscription for $12.99 per year and a 'Plus (Family)' subscription for $29.99 per year. The family plan includes a 7-day free trial.

### What devices is GrayCloud Weather available on?

GrayCloud Weather is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It also has a companion app for Mac.

### How accurate are GrayCloud Weather's forecasts?

The app uses multiple high-resolution sources for its 10-day forecasts and corrects for bias at your specific location, aiming for high accuracy. Raincast provides minute-by-minute predictions.

### What kind of alerts can I set up with GrayCloud Weather?

You can set up alerts for rain starting, rain stopping, severe weather warnings, and daily weather summaries. These alerts are customizable to your preferences.

### When was GrayCloud Weather last updated?

GrayCloud Weather was last updated on June 17, 2026, with version 1.0.1.

### What is the age rating for GrayCloud Weather?

GrayCloud Weather has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.11 — 2026-09-05

New
- Lightning alerts. Get a notification when a thunderstorm is near a place with alerts on. Set the distance in Settings.
- Record alerts. Get a notification when a place sets a new personal record. Your records now live under the membership card.
- Map previews. Tap any point on the map to see its forecast. Save it only if you want to.
- Storm outlook graphics on the NWS pages.

Improved
- Radar plays from Now and loops into the future. A play/pause button sits at the left end of the scrub bar.
- Rain previews show recent totals, the next start time, and the intensity. A low chance reads "No rain".
- Bug fixes and speed improvements.

### 2026.10 — 2026-09-03

GrayCloud is now GraySky. New name, same goal - to build the ultimate weather app!

New
- A Sky sheet replaces Astronomy. Tap the sun card or the moon card to open a full page.
- The moon page gives you the phase, the illumination, the distance, and a calendar of the month.
- The sun page gives you the arc of the day, the twilight bands, and the average sunrise and sunset.
- The NWS Daily Briefing collects the graphics from your local forecast office on one page.
- The NWS hub adds new graphics for rain, wind, air quality, and storms.

### 2026.9 — 2026-08-27

Improvements and bug fixes.

### 2026.8 — 2026-08-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2026.7 — 2026-08-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*
