Best Solcast alternatives: apps like Solcast

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Solcast is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Solcast

Solar Energy Forecast#1

Solar Energy Forecast by Maksym Buradchuk

Solar power, weather & clouds
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8(23 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides detailed solar energy forecasts, including daily potential, cloud cover, and hourly solar activity. It helps users assess the best conditions for solar generation and identifies potential weather risks for solar panels.

Sun Hours for Solar Panels#2

Sun Hours for Solar Panels by Andy Mesa

Solar Forecast in 8 Seconds
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.0(3 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Get a quick solar generation forecast for your UK home or portable panels. See hourly and daily predictions, optimize appliance usage with smart timers, and receive alerts for peak solar windows. Works with any UK solar setup without inverter login.

5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Get precise, hour-by-hour solar production forecasts for up to 7 days. Optimize your energy usage by aligning tasks with peak solar availability and integrate with smart home systems. Features advanced physics-based modeling and AI calibration for accurate predictions.

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Kilowatt Solar Energy Forecast
Kilowatt Solar Energy Forecast
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Save money with solar insights
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Optimize your solar energy usage with accurate forecasts for the next 7 days. Plan appliance use based on predicted production and weather to reduce consumption and lower your energy bills. Get personalized insights by entering your solar panel details.

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Sunova Weather
Sunova Weather
Sunova Weather
Ad-Free local clear weather
Free

A privacy-focused weather app offering honest forecasts and detailed conditions. It provides minute-by-minute rain predictions, extended outlooks, and personalized UV guidance, all without subscriptions, accounts, or ads. The app even grades its own forecast accuracy.

Honest weather data presentationMinute-by-minute rain forecast72-hour hourly and 10-day outlook
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Perun Weather
Perun Weather
Perun Weather
Four models, one clear answer
Free

This app provides weather forecasts by comparing multiple models to give a clear, reliable prediction. It includes a reliability score for each forecast and offers detailed information on radar, warnings, and what to wear. An optional feature integrates electricity prices for energy management.

Multi-model weather comparisonReliability score for forecastsRain radar and official nowcasts
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Tide AI - Tides Near Me Graph
Tide AI - Tides Near Me Graph
Tide AI - Tides Near Me Graph
Tide Chart + Wind Swell Alert
Free

Access real-time tide and current information with a user-friendly interface. Get instant coastal condition updates, track tides on your lock screen, and receive weather forecasts. Ideal for water sports enthusiasts and beach lovers.

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WeatherDots
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Visualize & compare forecasts
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Dot ° — Weather Pet
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Dot ° — Weather Pet
A tiny pet watches the sky
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SeisMeteo
SeisMeteo
SeisMeteo
Quakes, seismograms & weather
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

Monitor seismic and meteorological conditions in real-time. View seismographs from the IESN network and weather radar for Italy and worldwide. Offers detailed event lists and location services for iPad users.

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