Comparison

Kaptan vs FeyCast

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

FeyCast

This app provides detailed weather forecasts and live radar, catering to both casual users and weather enthusiasts. It offers current conditions, hourly and extended forecasts, and extensive map layers for in-depth analysis. A free version is available with core features, while a premium subscription unlocks advanced historical data and customization options.

Highlights
  • Live weather radar
  • Hourly and 10-day forecasts
  • Extensive map layers
  • Historical weather data
  • Customizable alerts
  • Severe weather warnings
Features
Currently charting
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12 APPS IN 1 Free forecasts and rain radar, with no ads. Follow storms, explore weather maps, check tides, and discover weather history. CloudScan turns the weather map to match the direction you’re facing. Explore live global radar, with enhanced local radar in 75 countries. Local coverage varies by location. FeyCast supports 59 languages. FEYCAST FREE The free version is a complete weather app. • Free small My Places and My Places Carousel widgets, the Lock Screen line above the clock, and the new Temperature widget • Customizable live conditions with 13 weather data points • Detailed hourly forecasts and a 10-day outlook • Live global radar with storm tracking, animation, distance measuring, and four radar styles • 23 interactive weather map layers • 1 active custom alert • Live earthquakes, fires, tropical storms, and tides • Visible ISS and Starlink passes, including when and where to look • CloudScan to line up the weather on your map with the sky in front of you • Connect an Ambient Weather station and see your own backyard readings • 5 saved locations • Your last saved weather when you lose your connection • StormChaser, a tiny retro arcade game for offline moments • Government severe weather alerts • Automatic iCloud backup I built FeyCast to put the user experience first. FEYCAST PREMIUM Premium includes everything in FeyCast Free, plus: • Additional Home Screen and Lock Screen widget designs and larger sizes • All 97 map layers for live weather, observed conditions, outlooks, and severe risk • Possible Futures with 31 forecast scenarios so you can see what might change • Weather history from thousands of locations, with some records going back to 1843 • 30-year Seasonal Patterns for your locations • Climate comparisons for up to 3 places at once • Today’s 10 hottest, coldest, wettest, and windiest places on Earth • U.S. tornado tracks back to 1950 • Global earthquake history back to 1903 • 15 app themes and 15 map styles • Unlimited saved locations • Unlimited custom alerts 14-day free trial for eligible subscribers Family Sharing included The App Store confirms your price and trial eligibility before purchase. Billed through your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in your device's subscription settings. Auto-renews until you cancel. If you allow location access, FeyCast uses your device location for local weather and maps. You can deny or withdraw permission and choose places manually. Privacy: https://feycast.com/privacy https://feycast.com/terms

Screenshots

Kaptan3 screens
FeyCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kaptan at none against FeyCast's 2. Kaptan also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). FeyCast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. FeyCast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Kaptan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kaptan ships an update weekly, FeyCast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Kaptan versus FeyCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaptanFeyCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThink Design LimitedMarcus Fey

Customer experience

Kaptan

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FeyCast

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kaptan

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FeyCast

Subscriptions2
  • FeyCast Premium Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • FeyCast Premium Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Kaptan free?
Kaptan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FeyCast free?
FeyCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kaptan or FeyCast have ads?
Neither Kaptan nor FeyCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kaptan or FeyCast?
Kaptan ships an update weekly, and FeyCast every 2 days. Most recently, Kaptan was updated on October 24, 2026 and FeyCast on October 28, 2026.

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