WeatherLink vs DeerCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeatherLink
Access real-time weather data from personal weather stations and explore a global network of shared weather information. View local forecasts, interactive charts, and historical data from businesses, schools, and hobbyists worldwide.
- Access Davis Instruments weather station data
- Explore global weather stations
- View local forecasts
- Real-time data
- Interactive charts
- Weather data sharing network
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The WeatherLink app brings the Davis WeatherLink Network to your phone. Join the worldwide network of businesses, schools and hobbyists who have chosen to share their weather data with the world. WeatherLink lets you see your personal Davis Instruments weather station data and local forecasts, as well as explore other stations from around the world. Enjoy real time data, forecasts and interactive charts.
DeerCast
This app provides hourly whitetail deer movement predictions based on weather data. It offers advanced weather forecasts, GPS mapping tools for hunters, and a community forum for sharing hunting experiences and advice.
- Hourly deer movement predictions
- Advanced weather forecasts
- GPS mapping tools
- Property line and hunting land maps
- Anatomical deer tracking advice
- Hunting articles and community forum
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Prep. Predict. Pursue. DeerCast is the most advanced whitetail hunting app, built for deer hunters, by deer hunters. DeerCast predicts whitetail movement down to the hour based on weather variables in your area. Install now to see today’s whitetail forecast for free! Whitetail deer behavior is driven by their environment. Become a better whitetail hunter with the DeerCast hunting app. Get data-driven deer movement predictions, advanced weather forecasts, and mapping features all specifically formulated with the whitetail deer hunter in mind. DeerCast delivers all the information you need to get your buck. ▶ FORECAST ▶ Designed by renowned whitetail experts Mark and Terry Drury of Drury Outdoors, DeerCast pulls weather and moon data for your locations and delivers a custom, deer-movement prediction, just for you. ▶ MAP ▶ Plan your whitetail hunts with multiple GPS maps and tools built specifically for the whitetail hunter. Find property lines, hunting land, and more. ◆ Property Info Maps ◆ Hunting Land Maps ◆ Custom Waypoints ◆ Wind Check ◆ Food Plots ◆ Live Doppler Radar ◆ Virtual Rain Gauges ▶ TRACK ▶ Select your hit on an anatomical whitetail model, then get expert advice to track and recover your deer. ▶ COMMUNITY ▶ Get thousands of hunting articles and share your successes in the field. Learn from the Drury Outdoors team and watch their hunts as they happen. ▶ FEEDBACK ▶ We want to know about your experience with DeerCast. Shoot us an email at support@deercast.com. Billing & Subscription: Charges apply to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Privacy Policy: https://www.deercast.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.deercast.com/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DeerCast at 4.5 against WeatherLink's 2.7. DeerCast also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 22%) and ads (none vs shown). WeatherLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price 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. DeerCast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. WeatherLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
DeerCast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeerCast has 7.2K ratings behind it against 221, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of WeatherLink's written reviews are positive against 63% of DeerCast's.
WeatherLink ships an update every 2 months, DeerCast every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | WeatherLink | DeerCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (221 ratings) | 4.5 (7.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | 62.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 221 | 7.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #4 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Davis Instruments Corp. | GSM Outdoors |
Customer experience
WeatherLink
DeerCast
User reviews
WeatherLink
From 221 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 💡 Useful for monitoring local weather stations
- 👍 Provides detailed weather data
- 🚀 Works seamlessly with weather stations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather forecasts
- 🔍 Unreliable data updates
- 👎 Lacking key features like landscape mode on iPad
- 💸 Subscription model not worth the value
DeerCast
From 7.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate deer movement predictions
- 🚀 Comprehensive hunting data in one app
- 💡 Helpful features like wind check and shot tracker
- 🔍 Customizable to local hunting areas
- 📽️ Informative videos and content from experts
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Inaccurate predictions for some regions
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance and updates
- 🚫 Not available for Canadian users
- 🔍 Deer movement not always matching predictions
Bugs and requests
WeatherLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and lost station data
- Incorrect temperature and rainfall data
- Frequent crashes and app not loading
- Live data not updating properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Improve weather forecast accuracy
- Provide more customization options
- Implement weather alerts and notifications
- Add support for Apple Watch
DeerCast
Reported bugs
3 issues- Screens freezing or crashing when using certain features
- Incorrect sunrise/sunset times and moon phase information
- Deer movement predictions changing unexpectedly throughout the day
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view forecast more than 5 days in advance
- Option to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
- More detailed historical weather and deer movement data
- Improved app stability and performance
In-app purchases
WeatherLink
No in-app purchases
DeerCast
- DeerCast Pro$9.991 Year
- DeerCast Elite2 variants$29.991 Year
- DeerCast Elite +3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- DeerCast Unlimited$74.991 Year
