Comparison

Weather Basic vs NEPHELA

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

NEPHELA

Get precise, clear, and private weather updates with real-time data, detailed forecasts, and customizable alerts. Enhance your experience with advanced features like avalanche warnings, air quality, and interactive maps through an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Real-time global weather data
  • Detailed hourly and 7-day forecasts
  • Official weather warnings and rain alerts
  • Mountain, avalanche, and health data (PRO)
  • Animated precipitation radar and weather maps (PRO)
  • Home & Lock Screen widgets
  • Privacy-focused with no tracking or ads
Features
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Weather – Today & Tomorrow. NEPHELA is a modern weather app focused on precision, clarity and privacy. No ads. No tracking. No hidden mechanics. It shows what truly matters – calm, structured and easy to understand. Real-Time Weather & Forecast • Global real-time weather data • Temperature & feels-like • Wind, pressure, humidity, visibility • Sun & moon data • 7-day forecast (10 days with PRO) • Detailed hourly forecast • Temperature, wind and precipitation trends Alerts That Matter • Official weather warnings • Minute-based rain alerts • Push notifications for critical events Mountain, Avalanche & Health Data (PRO) • Real-time avalanche warnings (Alps) • Mountain weather forecasts • Air Quality Index (AQI) • Pollen load & allergy alerts • UV index & protection guidance Smart Tips “NEPHELA Recommends” (PRO) Personalized recommendations for clothing, activities and weather-related risks – context-aware and transparent. Radar & Weather Maps (PRO) • Animated precipitation radar • Wind, temperature & cloud layers • Interactive map interface PDF Export (PRO) Professional weather reports including charts, maps, mountain data and AI-generated summaries. Widgets, Siri & System Integration • Home & Lock Screen widgets • Dynamic Island / Live Activities • Siri & Shortcuts integration • Offline caching • Modern liquid-glass design Privacy NEPHELA respects your privacy: • No tracking • No ads • No data selling • Location used only for weather retrieval Monetization: NEPHELA is fully usable for free. PRO unlocks advanced features – transparent and cancel anytime. NEPHELA Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nephela.com/en/privacy.html

Screenshots

Weather Basic4 screens
NEPHELA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weather Basic at none against NEPHELA's 2. Weather Basic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NEPHELA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Weather Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, NEPHELA monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Weather Basic versus NEPHELA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather BasicNEPHELA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathaniel MurphyStephan Neumann

In-app purchases

None

Weather Basic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NEPHELA

Subscriptions2
  • NEPHELA Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • NEPHELA Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Weather Basic free?
Weather Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NEPHELA free?
NEPHELA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Weather Basic or NEPHELA have ads?
Neither Weather Basic nor NEPHELA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather Basic or NEPHELA?
Weather Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, and NEPHELA monthly. Most recently, Weather Basic was updated on October 27, 2026 and NEPHELA on October 28, 2026.

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