Comparison

Whethr vs SkyWise

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

Head to head
About

Whethr

Get current, daily, and hourly weather forecasts for your location or any other in the United States. The app offers a simple interface for easy searching and detailed daily information for planning.

Highlights
  • Location-based weather
  • Search US locations
  • Current weather
  • Daily forecasts
  • Hourly forecasts
  • Detailed daily information
Features
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Whethr provides weather information for your location, or another location within the United States you enter. Whethr's design is a simple interface allowing easy search, providing current, daily and hourly weather information. If you are using an iPad, or you simply use your iPhone in wide view, you'll not just see the hour, daily and summary, but details about the day you can use to aid in your planning.

About

SkyWise

Features
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Discover a revolutionary way to interact with weather updates. With SkyWise, you're not just getting a forecast; you're gaining a personal meteorologist right in your pocket. Curious about weekend plans? Ask if it's a good day for a barbecue. Unsure about your outfit? Inquire about the best shoes for the day. With its intuitive chat interface, SkyWise tailors responses to your specific queries. Beyond traditional weather apps, SkyWise introduces a dynamic blend of AI-powered insights and vibrant emoji wallpapers, transforming your daily weather routine into an engaging conversation. Stay connected with real-time updates and make informed decisions, whether it's choosing an outfit or planning outdoor activities. Experience weather like never before with SkyWise's free version, and for an enhanced, ad-free interface, consider upgrading to our Pro Plan. Dive into a world where the weather speaks your language, and every update feels like a personal touch. Privacy Policy: https://modrnmagic.app/apps/skywise/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://modrnmagic.app/apps/skywise/tos/

Screenshots

Whethr2 screens
SkyWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whethr at none against SkyWise's 1. Whethr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). SkyWise's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SkyWise sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whethr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whethr ships an update every 2 months, SkyWise every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Whethr versus SkyWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhethrSkyWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua SherwoodAkhil Jacob

In-app purchases

None

Whethr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SkyWise

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Plan$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Whethr free?
Whethr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyWise free?
SkyWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whethr or SkyWise have ads?
SkyWise shows ads; Whethr does not.
Which is updated more often, Whethr or SkyWise?
Whethr ships an update every 2 months, and SkyWise every 5 months. Most recently, Whethr was updated on September 9, 2026 and SkyWise on September 15, 2026.

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