SkyWise vs RemoteWeather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkyWise
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Discover a revolutionary way to interact with weather updates. With SkyWise, you're not just getting a forecast; you're gaining a personal meteorologist right in your pocket. Curious about weekend plans? Ask if it's a good day for a barbecue. Unsure about your outfit? Inquire about the best shoes for the day. With its intuitive chat interface, SkyWise tailors responses to your specific queries. Beyond traditional weather apps, SkyWise introduces a dynamic blend of AI-powered insights and vibrant emoji wallpapers, transforming your daily weather routine into an engaging conversation. Stay connected with real-time updates and make informed decisions, whether it's choosing an outfit or planning outdoor activities. Experience weather like never before with SkyWise's free version, and for an enhanced, ad-free interface, consider upgrading to our Pro Plan. Dive into a world where the weather speaks your language, and every update feels like a personal touch. Privacy Policy: https://modrnmagic.app/apps/skywise/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://modrnmagic.app/apps/skywise/tos/
RemoteWeather
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RemoteWeather is a complete weather monitoring system designed for personal weather stations. It consists of an app (this app) and weather server software that runs on Linux, Mac, and Windows. RemoteWeather creates a professional live weather website, stores your historical readings, and shares your observations with weather services and amateur radio networks. What you get: - Live weather iOS/iPadOS application (this app) - Live weather website with real-time updates and interactive charts. - Long-term data storage for analyzing trends and patterns. - Automatic uploads to Weather Underground, PWS Weather, and other services. - APRS/CWOP transmission for ham radio operators. - Access your data--in real time--from anywhere on any device. Supported weather stations: - Davis Instruments (VantagePro, VantagePro2, Vue) - Campbell Scientific dataloggers - Ambient Weather stations - AirGradient air quality monitors, and more. Important: This app connects to your RemoteWeather server installation. You'll need RemoteWeather software running on Linux hardware at your station site (available free at github.com/chrissnell/remoteweather).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RemoteWeather at none against SkyWise's 1. RemoteWeather also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). SkyWise's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. SkyWise sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. RemoteWeather asks for nothing beyond the download.
SkyWise ships an update every 5 months, RemoteWeather weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkyWise | RemoteWeather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akhil Jacob | Christopher Snell |
In-app purchases
SkyWise
- Pro Plan$1.991 Month
RemoteWeather
No in-app purchases









