PocketRadar vs SkyReady
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketRadar
Get real-time weather updates and animated radar images on your phone. Monitor rain, storms, and weather fronts with a zoomable map. Provides precise forecasts for any location worldwide, keeping you informed effortlessly.
- Animated radar images
- Up-to-the-minute weather conditions
- Zoomable rain radar
- Precise forecasts worldwide
- Real-time weather updates
- Emerging weather patterns
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Track moving rain, explore wind and cloud maps, and check the forecast for any point you choose. Plan the next few hours or the week ahead with PocketRadar. RAIN AND SNOW IN MOTION Follow precipitation on an animated map. Play the timeline, pause on a frame and zoom into the places that matter to you. The weather icon and temperature above the player follow the selected map time for your chosen place. CHOOSE A PLACE. SEE ITS FORECAST. Select a point on the map to open its local weather. Check current conditions and feels-like temperature, explore up to 48 hours of hourly weather and look ahead with a 7-day forecast. See sunrise and sunset times, plus charts for humidity, pressure and cloud cover. WIND AND CLOUDS AT A GLANCE Explore the animated wind map to see changing speed and direction across a region. Switch the local forecast between Weather and Wind for hourly speed, direction and available gusts. Add the cloud forecast layer to follow cloud cover alongside precipitation. FOLLOW ACTIVE CYCLONES See cyclone positions, tracks and forecast cones where available. Open storm details and use the separate cards button to show or hide cyclone information while you explore the map. AIR QUALITY, HOTSPOTS AND THUNDERSTORMS • Explore modeled air quality with US and European AQI scales and clear geographic boundaries. • See NASA FIRMS satellite thermal hotspots that may indicate fire activity. • View the thunderstorm outlook alongside precipitation. • Use AR to view the direction and estimated arrival of nearby precipitation. MAKE THE MAP YOURS Choose Apple Maps or OpenFreeMap, street or satellite views, light or dark appearance, four radar palettes and adjustable layer opacity. WEATHER ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Use PocketRadar on iPhone and iPad, add Home Screen widgets and check animated precipitation radar on Apple Watch. Choose a place and see what the weather has in store. Coverage and forecast availability vary by location and source. Cyclone forecasts, modeled AQI and thunderstorm outlooks are indicative. A thermal hotspot is not confirmation of a wildfire. PocketRadar does not provide official emergency alerts; follow local authorities for severe-weather, air-quality and fire instructions.
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
The clearest difference is update cadence: PocketRadar at every 8 days against SkyReady's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PocketRadar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
PocketRadar ships an update every 8 days, SkyReady every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketRadar | SkyReady |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitry Alaev | TIMOTHY DALTON |
Bugs and requests
PocketRadar
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Incorrect weather forecasts
- Location services not working properly
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to customize widget
- Option to display temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
- More detailed weather information (wind, pressure, etc.)
SkyReady
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PocketRadar
- Weather Widget$4.95
SkyReady
- SkyReady+ Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- SkyReady+ Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year









