Comparison

Weather Basic vs SkyePie

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

Head to head
About

Weather Basic

Features
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Hello everyone! My goal was a quick, intuitive & easy to read interface for glancing at the forecast. Weather Basic exposes the basic components of the forecast to you in a presentable manner. Having no ads & being accessible were key to making it work for me. A few people were interested and tested for a while, so I decided to publish on the app store for more people to hopefully enjoy. Depending on download count and feedback, I can devote more of my time to app improvements, mostly to the quality of the forecast data. If you'd like to request a feature, you can reach out using the 'Report an Issue' button in the settings menu.

About

SkyePie

Features
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SkyePie - Clean Weather Forecast Get accurate weather information with SkyePie, a beautifully designed weather app that puts simplicity and functionality first. Key Features: Real-time weather conditions and 5 day forecasts Interactive rain and cloud maps for detailed weather visualization Weather alerts and push notifications GPS location detection and worldwide city search Dark and light theme support with smooth transitions Customizable units (metric/imperial) and display preferences Offline support - view your last weather data even without internet No ads, no data collection, completely private Available in 18 Languages iPadOS and watchOS support SkyePie delivers essential weather information in a clean, intuitive interface. Whether you're planning your day or checking conditions for travel, get the weather data you need without the clutter. Perfect for users who want reliable weather information without unnecessary features or privacy concerns.

Screenshots

Weather Basic4 screens
SkyePie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SkyePie at 3 against Weather Basic's 1. 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

Weather Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, SkyePie fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Weather Basic versus SkyePie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather BasicSkyePie
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathaniel MurphyANTHONY PEZZIMENTI

In-app purchases

None

Weather Basic

No in-app purchases

None

SkyePie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weather Basic free?
Weather Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyePie free?
SkyePie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weather Basic or SkyePie have ads?
Neither Weather Basic nor SkyePie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather Basic or SkyePie?
Weather Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, and SkyePie fortnightly. Most recently, Weather Basic was updated on September 15, 2026 and SkyePie on September 8, 2026.

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