Comparison

Forecast Now vs Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts

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

Head to head
About

Forecast Now

Get detailed local weather forecasts for any US town, including daily and hourly predictions, animated radar, and hazardous weather alerts. Track air quality, UV index, and snowfall with data from official US sources. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks advanced satellite imagery.

Highlights
  • 7-day daily weather forecast
  • 24-hour hourly forecast
  • Animated radar and satellite views
  • Hazardous weather warnings
  • Predicted snowfall totals
  • Air quality index
  • Ultraviolet index
Features
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Want the latest local weather forecast on your mobile device? For any town in the USA, Forecast Now provides: - the daily local weather forecast for the next 7 days - the hourly forecast for the next 24 hours - animated radar and satellite views - hazardous weather warnings - predicted snowfall totals (winter months) - the air quality index - the ultraviolet index - up to 8 stored locations Weather and climate information comes directly from the US National Weather Service, NOAA, and the EPA. Development of Forecast Now is funded in part by ads, which can be removed by selecting the monthly auto-renewing subscription option "Remove Ads" from the app's settings menu. Subscribing will also give you access all the GOES satellite imagery. The subscription price of 0.99 USD (in your local currency) will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and, for each renewal, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current month. You can cancel the subscription at any time through your iTunes account settings, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current month to avoid being charged, and ads will show again at the start of the subsequent month. Terms of use: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/tac.html Privacy policy: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/privacy_policy.html

About

Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts

Get trustworthy, local weather information with live NOAA radar and satellite imagery. Access expert-reviewed forecasts, hourly conditions, and reliable home screen widgets. Enjoy an ad-free experience with hyper-local accuracy and transparency.

Highlights
  • Live NOAA satellite & radar imagery
  • Actual readings from nearby weather stations
  • Expert-reviewed 7-day forecasts
  • Hourly conditions
  • Reliable home screen widgets
  • Full-screen map with pan/zoom
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Welcome to Skypoint! Trustworthy, Local Weather Ad-Free and Expert-Reviewed Discover Skypoint, the weather app that brings you: * Live NOAA satellite & radar imagery, optimized for iPhone, iPhone Duo & iPad * Real reports from nearby weather stations * Expert-reviewed 7-day National Weather Service forecasts * Hourly conditions for almost anywhere in the United States * Dozens of widgets with weather forecasts, conditions, UV forecasts, sunrise and sunset times, satellite and radar images, and more right on your Home Screen * Beautiful charts with temperatures and conditions * Easily find the current or recent weather for your location or anywhere in the US NEW: Satellite & Radar Map Explore live NOAA imagery in a full-screen map: * Satellite: visible imagery by day, infrared imagery at night * Radar: an easy-to-read legend for rain, snow, and mixed precipitation * Smooth pan + pinch-to-zoom with high-resolution tiles * Widgets to view maps with satellite images and radar on your home screen or in CarPlay NEW: Automatic translation! * Automatic translation of traditionally English-only National Weather Service forecasts! * Supports iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 series and later, iPads with M1 chips or later, or iPad mini (A17 Pro) * Supported languages include German, Spanish (U.S.), French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese * Requires separate free download from Apple for iOS 18 and later Why Skypoint? + Hyper-local accuracy: get reports from the closest weather stations to you + No guesswork: real observations, not AI or computer estimates + Transparency: see the source of every report + AD-FREE! No distractions, just pure weather info + US Coverage: comprehensive data for all US locations and territories Try it free * Worry-free 7-day trial — cancel anytime, we’ll even remind you before you’re charged! * Always-free Demo Mode: all features are enabled for a few selected locations Privacy First Your data stays yours. No tracking, no data mining — just weather. Perfect for: * Outdoor enthusiasts * Commuters * Travelers * Event planners * Sports * Hiking * Outdoor work * Anyone who needs reliable weather info Download Skypoint now and experience weather reporting as it should be: accurate, transparent, and tailored to you. Skypoint: Your weather report is ready. * * * Skypoint is free to use in Demo Mode, no credit card or purchase required. Demo Mode allows free, unlimited use with a randomly selected demo location for demonstration purposes. Skypoint can be unlocked for full use in a U.S.-based location with a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time Lifetime Access purchase via an in-app purchase. A subscription purchase will be applied to your App Store account after the free trial (if offered). Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Per App Store policy: No refunds will be given for early cancellations, but you'll be able to continue using Skypoint for the duration of your subscription. * * * Legal Terms of Use: https://m14labs.com/skypoint/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://m14labs.com/skypoint/privacy.html

Screenshots

Forecast Now4 screens
Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts4 screens

Verdict

The call

Forecast Now and Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts's written reviews are positive against 55% of Forecast Now's. Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts also leads on ads (none vs shown). Forecast Now's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 13) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Forecast Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Forecast Now against 4.5 for Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forecast Now has 1.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Forecast Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Forecast Now versus Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForecast NowSkypoint NWS Weather Forecasts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.5K ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB82 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKelly Technology Inc.M-14 Labs, LLC

Customer experience

Forecast Now

All ratings1,542 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative36.2%

Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Forecast Now

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Radar and local weather information not working
  • Forecast details disappearing after updates
  • Inability to access more than one location

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add day of week to forecast
  • Improve radar and map functionality
  • Provide more location-specific details
  • Offer a paid ad-free version

Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Forecast Now

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Month
4 purchases

Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts

Subscriptions3
  • Basic: Weekly Access7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Basic: Monthly Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Basic: Yearly Access7 Days trial$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Skypoint: Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Forecast Now free?
Forecast Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts free?
Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forecast Now or Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts?
Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts is rated higher. Forecast Now averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Forecast Now or Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts have ads?
Forecast Now shows ads; Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts does not.
Which is updated more often, Forecast Now or Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts?
Forecast Now ships an update every 3 weeks, and Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Forecast Now was updated on November 1, 2026 and Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts on November 4, 2026.

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