# SkyCandy vs Clear Outside

SkyCandy and Clear Outside both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Clear Outside's written reviews are positive against 16% of SkyCandy's. Clear Outside also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyCandy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Clear Outside asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for SkyCandy against 4.2 for Clear Outside. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of SkyCandy's written reviews are positive against 71% of Clear Outside's.

SkyCandy ships an update monthly, Clear Outside every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyCandy | Clear Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycandy-sunset-forecast-app/id1263477198/reviews) | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-outside/id6755946435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 52 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dunbar Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200379778) | [First Light Optics](https://appshunter.io/developer/921555751) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyCandy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycandy-sunset-forecast-app/id1263477198)

Predicts the visual quality of sunrises and sunsets using local weather data. Offers tools for photographers to plan shoots, including sun direction and daylight phase timings. Provides tips, a community gallery, and countdown timers.

**Highlights:** Sunrise/Sunset Forecast, Sun Direction Tool, Daylight Phases & Times, Multiple Location Forecasts (Premium), Today Widget, Alerts & Notifications (Premium), Photography Tips & Tricks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $23.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate predictions
- 💡 Great concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🚫 No longer working
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📉 Inaccurate predictions
- 💰 Not worth the subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on loading screen
- Incompatible with latest iOS updates
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to view forecasts for multiple locations
- Improved prediction accuracy


### Clear Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-outside/id6755946435)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed, reliable weather forecasts specifically for astronomers, focusing on cloud cover. Track astronomical events like moon and sun times, darkness periods, and ISS passes. Save multiple locations for quick access to crucial data.

**Highlights:** Seven-day hourly cloud cover forecasts, Regular weather data (wind, rain, temperature), Moon and sun rise/set times, Civil/nautical/astronomical darkness periods, ISS pass-over information, Save and manage multiple locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyCandy free?

SkyCandy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clear Outside free?

Clear Outside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SkyCandy or Clear Outside?

SkyCandy and Clear Outside are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do SkyCandy or Clear Outside have ads?

Neither SkyCandy nor Clear Outside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkyCandy or Clear Outside?

SkyCandy ships an update monthly, and Clear Outside every 2 weeks. Most recently, SkyCandy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Clear Outside on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*