weathermate+ vs Local Sky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
weathermate+
Get detailed weather information for your current location or any searched area. View current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, active alerts, and live radar with forecast maps.
- Current observations
- Hourly forecasts
- Active alerts
- Daily forecasts
- Location search
- Live radar
- Forecast maps
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Weathermate+ has a goal to make getting your weather easily. Backed by the multiple stations of collected weather data, weathermate+ uses your current location to provide: * Current Observations * Hourly Forecasts * Active Alerts * Daily Forecasts * Search locations and get current weather and daily forecasts * Live radar * 1 - 3 day forecast maps and more!
Local Sky
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Stay ahead of the weather with our app, designed to provide real-time updates and forecasts based on your exact location. Whether you’re planning your day or preparing for a trip, get accurate, up-to-the-minute weather information tailored just for you. Enjoy features like: - Current Weather: Instant access to the latest conditions at your location - Forecasts: Detailed hourly and daily forecasts to help you plan ahead - Air Condition: Get real-time air quality updates to stay informed about the air you're breathing - Weather Alerts: Stay informed with timely notifications about severe weather Be prepared for whatever the weather brings with our easy-to-use app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Local Sky at Free against weathermate+'s $0.99. Local Sky also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Local Sky is free to download; weathermate+ costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
weathermate+ ships an update every 2 weeks, Local Sky every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | weathermate+ | Local Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edward Briggler | Maksim Karatayeu |
In-app purchases
weathermate+
No in-app purchases
Local Sky
No in-app purchases
