Comparison

Kaptan vs Weather Malta

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

Head to head
About

Kaptan

This app provides real-time and predicted sea conditions for the Malta-Sicily Channel. It utilizes HF radar, satellite data, and numerical models for accurate information.

Highlights
  • HF radar operational data
  • Satellite data integration
  • Numerical model predictions
  • Present sea conditions
  • Predicted sea conditions
Features
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KAPTAN is an application developed by the Physical Oceanography Research Group, Dept. of Geosciences, University of Malta, as part of the CALYPSO FO project. It uses HF radar operational data, satellite data and numerical models to provide information on the present and predicted sea conditions in the Malta-Sicily Channel. The smartphone app was developed by Think Ltd. Disclaimer: The Physical Oceanography Research Group makes every effort to ensure that information contained in this smartphone application is accurate and up to date. However, the Physical Oceanography Research Group accepts no liability and/or responsibility for the reliance placed by the users of this application on the information contained in this application or any other information accessed via this application. The information provided in this application is provided on an "as is" basis and no warranties of any kind are issued whether expressly or implied by the Physical Oceanography Research Group on the information provided. Project Coordination and Concept: Prof. Aldo Drago, University of Malta (Email: aldo.drago@um.edu.mt; Tel: 21440972)

About

Weather Malta

Features
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Ejja, ħa morru! Meet the first specialised Weather Malta app — your hilarious, no-nonsense weather buddy straight from the heart of the Maltese islands! Whether it's blazing sunshine, surprise showers, or that cheeky Mediterranean breeze, we've got the scoop before your neighbour notices. Forget guessing if you'll need your umbrella or your sunnies: Weather Malta is here to keep you one step ahead (and maybe crack a joke or two while at it). But it don't just stops at clouds and temps: Beach conditions? Covered. Real-time UV, jellyfish, wind, waves and even annoying crowds so you don't get cooked, blown away, stung or go back home or your hotel. Forecasts made personal: tell us your hobbies, your ailments, or just your mood and it'll tell you if today's weather is a *yes*, a *no*, or a *"eh, għandi x'nagħmel"*. Arthritis acting up? Sinus drama? There's probably a forecast for that too. Install now & stay dry, cool, and entertained! Weather, before it happens!

Screenshots

Kaptan3 screens
Weather Malta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kaptan at weekly against Weather Malta's every 2 months. Kaptan also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kaptan ships an update weekly, Weather Malta every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Kaptan versus Weather Malta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaptanWeather Malta
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThink Design Limitedntnlproc

In-app purchases

None

Kaptan

No in-app purchases

None

Weather Malta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kaptan free?
Kaptan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weather Malta free?
Weather Malta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kaptan or Weather Malta have ads?
Neither Kaptan nor Weather Malta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kaptan or Weather Malta?
Kaptan ships an update weekly, and Weather Malta every 2 months. Most recently, Kaptan was updated on November 2, 2026 and Weather Malta on November 5, 2026.

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