Comparison

Weather NOAA vs Solshield

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Weather NOAA

Get accurate weather forecasts based on official US data. View current conditions, hourly forecasts, and have predictions read aloud. Includes a home screen widget for quick access.

Highlights
  • US National Weather Service data
  • Hourly weather data
  • Text-based weather presentation
  • Read-aloud weather predictions
  • iOS 14 Widget support
Features
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Simple and easy-to-use weather application based on US National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. Weather in your current location is determined automatically and presented in easy to understand text format. Hourly weather data is available. The app can also read the weather predictions in English language when relevant data is tapped on. iOS 14 Widget can show the current weather condition without the need to launch the application.

About

Solshield

This app monitors real-time UV index levels and provides personalized sun protection advice based on your skin type. It offers customizable alerts, forecasts, and educational content to help you stay safe in the sun.

Highlights
  • Real-time UV index monitoring
  • Personalized sunburn time calculator
  • Customizable UV threshold alerts
  • 7-day UV forecast
  • Sunscreen reapplication reminders
  • Educational UV safety content
  • Dark mode support
Features
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SolShield is your personal UV monitoring companion, helping you stay safe in the sun with real-time UV index readings and personalized protection recommendations. REAL-TIME UV MONITORING Get accurate, up-to-the-minute UV index readings for your location. SolShield uses your device's location to fetch current UV data, so you always know when sun protection is needed. PERSONALIZED PROTECTION Set your skin type (Fitzpatrick Scale I-VI) and receive customized advice: - Estimated time until sunburn - SPF recommendations - When to seek shade - Protective clothing suggestions SMART NOTIFICATIONS Never get caught off-guard by dangerous UV levels: - Customizable UV threshold alerts (UV 3-11) - Daily peak UV warnings - Sunscreen reapplication reminders (1, 2, or 3 hour intervals) 7-DAY UV FORECAST Plan your outdoor activities with confidence. View hourly and daily UV forecasts to know the best times to be outside. SUN EXPOSURE TIMER Track your safe sun time based on your skin type and current UV index. Get alerts when it's time to reapply sunscreen or seek shade. DARK MODE Full dark mode support with system, light, and dark appearance options. Beautiful adaptive colors across all screens. LEARN ABOUT UV Educational content about: - The UV Index scale explained - How UV affects your skin - WHO sun safety guidelines - Skin cancer prevention tips FEATURES - Real-time UV index with color-coded risk levels - Personalized sunburn time calculator - Sun exposure timer with alerts - Hourly UV forecast throughout the day - 7-day UV outlook - Dark mode with adaptive colors - Customizable notification alerts - Clean, intuitive interface - Works offline with cached data - No account required - Privacy-focused (location data stays on device) SKIN TYPES SUPPORTED - Type I: Very fair, always burns - Type II: Fair, usually burns - Type III: Medium, sometimes burns - Type IV: Olive, rarely burns - Type V: Brown, very rarely burns - Type VI: Dark brown/black, never burns TRILINGUAL SUPPORT Full support for English, Portuguese (Brasileiro), and Spanish. --- SOLSHIELD PREMIUM Unlock enhanced features with an optional subscription: - 7-Day UV Forecast - Plan your week with extended forecasts - Sun Exposure Timer - Track safe sun time based on your skin type - Smart UV Notifications - Customizable alerts for UV levels - Home Screen Widgets - Quick UV info at a glance Plans: $4.99/year or $0.99/month. 7-day free trial available. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://branicio.github.io/solshield-support/terms Privacy Policy: https://branicio.github.io/solshield-support/privacy --- Protect your skin. Know your UV. Stay safe with SolShield. Weather data powered by Apple Weather.

Screenshots

Weather NOAA4 screens
Solshield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Solshield at none against Weather NOAA's shown. Solshield also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Weather NOAA's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Weather NOAA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solshield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solshield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather NOAA has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather NOAA ships an update every 4 months, Solshield every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Weather NOAA versus Solshield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather NOAASolshield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTevfik YucekPaulo Branicio

Customer experience

Weather NOAA

All ratings1,216 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.9%

Solshield

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Weather NOAA

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App not loading or updating
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved location accuracy
  • Streamlined data presentation
  • Customizable forecast views

Solshield

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Weather NOAA

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisements$6.99
2 purchases

Solshield

Subscriptions2
  • SolShield Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • SolShield Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Weather NOAA free?
Weather NOAA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solshield free?
Solshield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weather NOAA or Solshield?
Solshield is rated higher. Weather NOAA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Solshield averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Weather NOAA or Solshield have ads?
Weather NOAA shows ads; Solshield does not.
Which is updated more often, Weather NOAA or Solshield?
Weather NOAA ships an update every 4 months, and Solshield every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather NOAA was updated on September 21, 2026 and Solshield on September 24, 2026.

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