Birdy Weather vs SkyWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Birdy Weather
Experience weather in a unique way with animated visuals and ambient audio. Pin favorite locations, check forecasts, and enjoy a detailed, user-friendly interface. Unlock advanced features like UV index and moonphases with the Pro version.
- Audio of current weather conditions
- Pin up to 3 locations
- Weather by city, zip code, or location
- Widget for current weather
- Supports dark and light mode
- Pro version: UV Index, 4-hourly/daily forecasts, moonphases
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The Birdy Weather app shows you the current weather. The weather situation is animated and you can listen to the weather (e.g. the rain) in a relaxed manner. With great attention to detail makes the app unique. - With audio of the current weather conditions - Pin up to 3 locations for later - Weather by city and zip code - Weather by location - Widget for the current weather (iOS/iPadOS 14.1 & macOS 11.1) - supports dark and light mode Pro Version Features: - UV Index in current Weather - Forecast 4 Hourly - Forecast 4 Daily - Moonphases with moonrise and moonset - and much more ... In addition, the app is constantly being improved and updates provided. More features are already planned and in development. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SkyWise
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Birdy Weather at none against SkyWise's shown. Birdy Weather also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Birdy Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SkyWise sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Birdy Weather ships an update every 2 weeks, SkyWise every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Birdy Weather | SkyWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Koenig | Akhil Jacob |
In-app purchases
Birdy Weather
- monthly$0.991 Month
- annually$4.991 Year
SkyWise
- Pro Plan$1.991 Month
