Birdy Weather vs SkyReady
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
SkyReady
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Birdy Weather | SkyReady |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Koenig | TIMOTHY DALTON |
In-app purchases
Birdy Weather
- monthly$0.991 Month
- annually$4.991 Year
SkyReady
- SkyReady+ Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- SkyReady+ Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year









