Comparison

Blue vs Forecast DClock

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

Head to head
About

Blue

This app offers a unique visual representation of your 2-day weather forecast. It uses a color gradient to display hourly weather conditions, making it easy to understand temperature, humidity, and sunrise/sunset patterns at a glance. Plan your day effectively with this intuitive and fast interface.

Highlights
  • 2-day weather forecast visualization
  • Hourly weather represented by color gradient
  • Quickly recognize weather patterns
  • Temperature, humidity, and sunrise/sunset metrics
  • Fahrenheit or Celsius support
  • Automatic language and unit settings
Features
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Blue visualizes your 2-day weather forecast in a fast and colorful interface. Swipe up to see hourly weather represented by color in a unique visual gradient, helping you quickly recognize weather patterns and plan your day accordingly. Hourly colors are calculated based several metrics including the temperature, humidity, and sunrise/sunset times for your current location. Seeing blue? You'll want to grab a warm coat. Seeing purple? Stay inside with a cup of hot cocoa! Purple - extremely cold. Blue - cold winter day. Green - feeling cool. Yellow - room temperature. Orange - feeling warm. Red - hot summer day. Pink - extremely hot. Temperatures are shown in either Fahrenheit or Celsius (controlled by your iOS region settings). FAQ Q: How do I change my location? A: Use your feet. Blue is a minimal app designed to show weather for your current physical location. Q: How do I change to Fahrenheit or Celsius? A: Blue automatically shows the appropriate unit for your selected country/region. To change your region go to iOS Settings > General > Language & Region > Region. All regions use Celsius except United States, Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Islands, and Palau which use Fahrenheit. Q: How do I change my language preference? A: Blue will automatically use your preferred language where possible. To change your language, go to iOS Settings > General > Language & Region > iPhone Language. See a gallery of weather from around the world (and submit your screenshot): http://partlyblue.tumblr.com

About

Forecast DClock

Features
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Digital Clock-Local Weather is a simple digital clock with a local weather forecast. It can beep alert every hour if set to the Beep Mode. With a clean day and night mode, the Digital Clock is the best companion ever made for you!.

Screenshots

Blue4 screens
Forecast DClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blue at none against Forecast DClock's shown. Blue also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 52 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue ships an update every 4 months, Forecast DClock every 52 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blue versus Forecast DClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueForecast DClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 52 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOak Studios, LLCRamalingam Sivaramakrishnan

Bugs and requests

Blue

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 🐛 Crashing repeatedly after launching
  • 🐛 App crashes when GPS is turned off
  • 🐛 Stays at loading screen
  • 🐛 Invalid location notice
  • 🐛 App hangs when opening
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  • 🐛 Jumps from today to Saturday when swiping for extended forecast
  • 🐛 App crashes and shows 'invalid location'
  • 🐛 Location detection inaccurate

Requested features

31 requests
  • Option to change from centigrade to Fahrenheit
  • Ability to change location to see weather elsewhere
  • Two week forecast
  • Humidity reading
  • Widget for quick access
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  • Animated notification center widget
  • Guide to color meanings
  • 3D Touch menu
  • Settings support for unit changes
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Custom URL for third-party launchers
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Use last known location/data when GPS is off
  • Add multiple locations
  • Ability to input location manually
  • Dark mode option
  • Refresh button or auto-refresh
  • Badge icon with current condition
  • Wind reading
  • Extended forecast beyond 36 hours
  • Manual location input
  • Celsius option
  • More detailed information
  • Touch and hold for more info
  • Check weather in different states/destinations
  • Extend forecast to 3 days
  • Swipe side to side for different locations
  • Double tap for extended day forecast
  • More vibrant colors
  • Redesign icon
  • Humidity based on color instruction

Forecast DClock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blue

No in-app purchases

None

Forecast DClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue free?
Blue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forecast DClock free?
Forecast DClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blue or Forecast DClock have ads?
Forecast DClock shows ads; Blue does not.
Which is updated more often, Blue or Forecast DClock?
Blue ships an update every 4 months, and Forecast DClock every 52 months. Most recently, Blue was updated on October 24, 2026 and Forecast DClock on October 5, 2026.

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