Yi Weather vs NEPHELA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yi Weather
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A simple weather forecast app that provides daily, hourly and 10 days weather forecast for many locations. Features: - Daily and hourly weather forecast - 10 days weather forecast - Supports multiple cities - Easy to manage locations
NEPHELA
Get precise, clear, and private weather updates with real-time data, detailed forecasts, and customizable alerts. Enhance your experience with advanced features like avalanche warnings, air quality, and interactive maps through an optional subscription.
- Real-time global weather data
- Detailed hourly and 7-day forecasts
- Official weather warnings and rain alerts
- Mountain, avalanche, and health data (PRO)
- Animated precipitation radar and weather maps (PRO)
- Home & Lock Screen widgets
- Privacy-focused with no tracking or ads
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Weather – Today & Tomorrow. NEPHELA is a modern weather app focused on precision, clarity and privacy. No ads. No tracking. No hidden mechanics. It shows what truly matters – calm, structured and easy to understand. Real-Time Weather & Forecast • Global real-time weather data • Temperature & feels-like • Wind, pressure, humidity, visibility • Sun & moon data • 7-day forecast (10 days with PRO) • Detailed hourly forecast • Temperature, wind and precipitation trends Alerts That Matter • Official weather warnings • Minute-based rain alerts • Push notifications for critical events Mountain, Avalanche & Health Data (PRO) • Real-time avalanche warnings (Alps) • Mountain weather forecasts • Air Quality Index (AQI) • Pollen load & allergy alerts • UV index & protection guidance Smart Tips “NEPHELA Recommends” (PRO) Personalized recommendations for clothing, activities and weather-related risks – context-aware and transparent. Radar & Weather Maps (PRO) • Animated precipitation radar • Wind, temperature & cloud layers • Interactive map interface PDF Export (PRO) Professional weather reports including charts, maps, mountain data and AI-generated summaries. Widgets, Siri & System Integration • Home & Lock Screen widgets • Dynamic Island / Live Activities • Siri & Shortcuts integration • Offline caching • Modern liquid-glass design Privacy NEPHELA respects your privacy: • No tracking • No ads • No data selling • Location used only for weather retrieval Monetization: NEPHELA is fully usable for free. PRO unlocks advanced features – transparent and cancel anytime. NEPHELA Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nephela.com/en/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Yi Weather at 17.0 against NEPHELA's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Yi Weather sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and NEPHELA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Yi Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, NEPHELA monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yi Weather | NEPHELA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 春晖 王 | Stephan Neumann |
In-app purchases
Yi Weather
- Buy Me a Coffee (Small)$0.99
- Buy Me a Coffee (Medium)$2.99
- Buy Me a Coffee (Large)$4.99
NEPHELA
- NEPHELA Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- NEPHELA Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year









