Comparison

Birdy Weather vs SkyReady

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

Head to head
About

Birdy Weather

Experience weather through animation and sound. Pin favorite locations, check forecasts, and enjoy a unique, detailed interface. Unlock advanced features like UV index and moon phases with the Pro version.

Highlights
  • Audio weather conditions
  • Pin up to 3 locations
  • Weather by city/zip code
  • Animated weather display
  • Widget support
  • Dark/light mode
  • Pro version features (UV index, moon phases)
Features
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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/

About

SkyReady

Features
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SkyReady tells you what to do - not just what the weather is. Rain coming? Grab an umbrella. UV high? Pack sun cream. Frost overnight? Give the car ten minutes. Every morning you get a plan for your day, and every evening you get tomorrow, sorted. TOMORROW, SORTED (NEW) - From 7pm, SkyReady turns to face tomorrow - One clear verdict for your day - Up to three things to sort out tonight - or "Nothing to prep tonight" - Evening notification at a time you choose (SkyReady+) YOUR MORNING PLAN - One card with what today means for you - Commute, school run, exercise and washing - told in plain English - Smart morning briefing notification, at your chosen time ACTIVITY MODES - Tell SkyReady what you do: commute, school run, exercise, washing, dog walking, gardening - Switch activities on and off, and set which days each one runs - free for everyone - Your briefing adapts to your activities, not a generic forecast LOOK AHEAD - Rain-free windows today, so you can plan your timing - Weekend outlook from Wednesday - know before you commit - Best-time-to-go suggestions that never send you out at night WEATHER MAP - Animated radar showing rain in real time - See what's coming before it arrives APPLE WATCH - Recommendations and forecast on your wrist - Complications for every watch face BEAUTIFUL WEATHER - 16 themes that shift with time of day and conditions - Rain, snow and wind that move around what's on screen - Clean, readable design - no noise, just what matters SKYREADY+ PREMIUM - Evening notification with tomorrow's plan - Apple Watch app and complications - Dog Walk and Garden activities - Extended 14-day forecast - Health & Comfort - pollen, pressure alerts, comfort score - Event Weather - forecasts for your calendar events - Smart alerts for great outdoor days - Home screen and lock screen widgets - Multiple saved locations - Custom themes and app icons Start with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS SkyReady+ is available as: - Monthly subscription - Annual subscription (best value) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. SkyReady uses Apple WeatherKit for accurate, privacy-focused weather data. No account required. Your data stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://littleloop.co.uk/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Birdy Weather4 screens
SkyReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

Birdy Weather and SkyReady are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Birdy Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SkyReady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Birdy Weather ships an update every 2 weeks, SkyReady every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Birdy Weather versus SkyReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirdy WeatherSkyReady
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid KoenigTIMOTHY DALTON

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Birdy Weather

Subscriptions2
  • monthly$0.991 Month
  • annually$4.991 Year
2 purchases

SkyReady

Subscriptions2
  • SkyReady+ Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • SkyReady+ Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Birdy Weather free?
Birdy Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkyReady free?
SkyReady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Birdy Weather or SkyReady have ads?
Neither Birdy Weather nor SkyReady shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Birdy Weather or SkyReady?
Birdy Weather ships an update every 2 weeks, and SkyReady every 3 weeks. Most recently, Birdy Weather was updated on November 3, 2026 and SkyReady on October 28, 2026.

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