METIS 4 vs Local Sky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
METIS 4
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METIS is a simple application designed for dispatchers of winter road maintenance for support in their decision making. The application provides dispatchers with the current data from road weather stations. The application utilizes the user's location in the navigation mode and filtration of weather stations around the user. The application has the following sections and features: LIST OF STATIONS - Stations by warning or region - List of favorite stations - Selecting favorite weather stations - Filtering stations by distance from the user STATION DETAIL - Information on air - temperature, humidity, precipitation, visibility, wind - Information on road - temperature, freezing point, water level, status, warning - Station information - position, altitude, technology - The current image from the camera MAP - Choice of 4 elements to display - station warning, road condition, air temperature, surface temperature - Basic information from the weather station by clicking on the station - Setting of favorite position NAVIGATION - Based on the tracking of user the application provides basic data from the closest weather station, with a preference for stations in the direction of movement - Choice of 4 elements to display as on the Map page FORECASTS - 9 hour special weather forecast for winter road maintenance in individual regions of Czechia published by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
Local Sky
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Stay ahead of the weather with our app, designed to provide real-time updates and forecasts based on your exact location. Whether you’re planning your day or preparing for a trip, get accurate, up-to-the-minute weather information tailored just for you. Enjoy features like: - Current Weather: Instant access to the latest conditions at your location - Forecasts: Detailed hourly and daily forecasts to help you plan ahead - Air Condition: Get real-time air quality updates to stay informed about the air you're breathing - Weather Alerts: Stay informed with timely notifications about severe weather Be prepared for whatever the weather brings with our easy-to-use app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Local Sky at every 4 days against METIS 4's every 26 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
METIS 4 ships an update every 26 months, Local Sky every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | METIS 4 | Local Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CROSS Zlin, a.s. | Maksim Karatayeu |
In-app purchases
METIS 4
No in-app purchases
Local Sky
No in-app purchases









