# SpaceWeatherLive vs Clear Outside

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clear Outside at none against SpaceWeatherLive's 3. Clear Outside also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). SpaceWeatherLive's advantage is ratings volume (189 vs 6) and chart position (#201 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpaceWeatherLive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Clear Outside asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clear Outside holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceWeatherLive has 189 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of SpaceWeatherLive's written reviews are positive against 71% of Clear Outside's.

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, Clear Outside every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceWeatherLive | Clear Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-outside/id6755946435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#201** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) | [First Light Optics](https://appshunter.io/developer/921555751) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceWeatherLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

**Highlights:** Aurora and solar activity tracking, Real-time forecasts, Push notifications for space weather events, Dark mode for night use, Detailed graphs and reports, Extensive historical data archive, Beginner-friendly explanations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free - monthly package | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-free - half-yearly package | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Ad-free - yearly package | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent space weather information
- 🔍 Detailed and informative data
- 📚 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🌍 Useful for aurora chasers and enthusiasts
- 🤖 Comprehensive data from various sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information
- 🔔 Too many notifications/alerts
- 💰 Ads becoming too intrusive
- 🔌 Notifications not always working
- 🤔 Confusing navigation at times

**Reported bugs**

- Video links not working
- Alerts disappearing after opening the app
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Notification count not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode option
- Location-based alerts
- Ability to track solar activity trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps


### Clear Outside

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

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 SpaceWeatherLive free?

SpaceWeatherLive 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, SpaceWeatherLive or Clear Outside?

Clear Outside is rated higher. SpaceWeatherLive averages 4.0 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Clear Outside averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do SpaceWeatherLive or Clear Outside have ads?

SpaceWeatherLive shows ads; Clear Outside does not.

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

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, and Clear Outside every 2 weeks. Most recently, SpaceWeatherLive was updated on October 19, 2026 and Clear Outside on October 6, 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.*