Comparison

Local Sky vs RemoteWeather

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

Head to head
About

Local Sky

Features
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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!

About

RemoteWeather

Features
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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).

Screenshots

Local Sky4 screens
RemoteWeather3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Local Sky ships an update every 4 days, RemoteWeather weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Local Sky versus RemoteWeather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal SkyRemoteWeather
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksim KaratayeuChristopher Snell

In-app purchases

None

Local Sky

No in-app purchases

None

RemoteWeather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Local Sky free?
Local Sky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RemoteWeather free?
RemoteWeather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Local Sky or RemoteWeather have ads?
Neither Local Sky nor RemoteWeather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Local Sky or RemoteWeather?
Local Sky ships an update every 4 days, and RemoteWeather weekly. Most recently, Local Sky was updated on October 25, 2026 and RemoteWeather on October 25, 2026.

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