Local Sky vs RemoteWeather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
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 iOS requirement: Local Sky at 13.0 against RemoteWeather's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Local Sky ships an update every 4 days, RemoteWeather weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Local Sky | RemoteWeather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maksim Karatayeu | Christopher Snell |
In-app purchases
Local Sky
No in-app purchases
RemoteWeather
No in-app purchases









