Enceladus vs Layer Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Enceladus
This app provides a nightly forecast specifically for stargazing, showing sky conditions from sunset to sunrise. It offers customizable data displays and allows users to save custom locations worldwide for easy planning of astronomical observations.
- Nightly sky forecast
- Sunset to sunrise view
- Customizable data display
- Save custom locations
- Animated forecast gauge
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"Will I be able to see the sky tonight?” Enceladus (en-SELL-uh-dus) helps you answer this question, everyday, wherever you are. With an interface focused on showing you just the nightly forecast between sunset and sunrise, it's never been easier to plan an evening of backyard astronomy. - Large animated gauge instantly gives you the information you need at a glance - Use your own location, or save custom locations from around the world - Prefer your temperature in degrees Kelvin? Each data type can be customized to display your forecast exactly the way you want
Layer Weather
This app translates weather forecasts into specific clothing recommendations, considering factors like temperature, humidity, and precipitation. It learns your personal comfort level and preferences to suggest outfits for your day.
- Outfit recommendations based on weather
- Personalized comfort calibration
- Learns from user feedback
- Commute weather alerts
- Live radar and precipitation
- AI packing lists
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
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Stop guessing what to wear. Layer Weather turns today’s forecast into a head-to-toe outfit — tops, bottoms, outerwear, shoes, umbrella — using feels-like temperature, wind, humidity, and rain. Not just a number on a map. HOW IT WORKS • Open the app → see today’s outfit in seconds • Calibrate if you run hot or cold — recommendations match how you actually feel • Thumbs up or down each morning so it learns • Set leave-by times for rain and temperature swings on your commute INCLUDED FREE • Daily outfit recommendation • Comfort calibration (run hot / cold) • Style & formality preferences • Learning from your feedback LAYER WEATHER PRO (optional) • Live radar & richer precipitation • AI packing lists for trips • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets • Apple Watch Stop guessing. Dress with confidence. Privacy: https://layerweather.app/privacy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Layer Weather at Free against Enceladus's $2.99. Layer Weather also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months). Enceladus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On rating, ads, 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
Layer Weather is free to download; Enceladus costs $2.99 up front. Layer Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Enceladus asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Enceladus against 5.0 for Layer Weather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Enceladus ships an update every 6 months, Layer Weather every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Enceladus | Layer Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Jason Hawkins | Ken Mills |
Customer experience
Enceladus
Layer Weather
In-app purchases
Enceladus
No in-app purchases
Layer Weather
- Layer Weather Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Layer Weather Pro Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
