Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts vs Forecast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Forecast
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Forecast is a simple, easy to use way to view the local National Weather Service weather forecast for your current location and any others that you may add. It shows a full 14 day forecast at a glance and with one tap you can easily get more details for each forecast period. With a small monthly or yearly subscription it also shows hourly forecast and the Area Forecast Discussion. All data is taken from the National Weather Service api. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts at every 3 weeks against Forecast's every 3 months. 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. Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Forecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts ships an update every 3 weeks, Forecast every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | M-14 Labs, LLC | Jason Koehn |
In-app purchases
Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts
- Basic: Weekly Access7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Basic: Monthly Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Basic: Yearly Access7 Days trial$26.991 Year
- Skypoint: Lifetime$49.99
Forecast
- Monthly3 Days trial$0.491 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
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