Motion Weather vs Local Sky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Motion Weather
Access an 8-day weather forecast for any city. This app helps you plan ahead by providing detailed weather predictions. Stay informed about upcoming conditions.
- 8-day weather forecast
- City search functionality
- Detailed weather predictions
- Preparation for weather changes
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Get the weather forecast for the next 8 days from today. Search your city and find the weather forecast. Prepare yourself by knowing the weather forecast.
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 ads: Local Sky at none against Motion Weather's shown. Local Sky also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). Motion Weather's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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.
Motion Weather ships an update every 6 months, Local Sky every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Motion Weather | Local Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Afriwan Ahda | Maksim Karatayeu |
In-app purchases
Motion Weather
No in-app purchases
Local Sky
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Motion Weather free?
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Do Motion Weather or Local Sky have ads?
Which is updated more often, Motion Weather or Local Sky?
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