Weather Basic vs SkyCasto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weather Basic
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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.
SkyCasto
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SkyCasto is a clean and reliable weather app designed to help you stay informed about your local conditions with ease. From real-time updates to detailed forecasts, SkyCasto gives you the information you need in a simple and distraction-free interface. Get accurate weather details for your current location, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and air quality. Plan your day confidently with hourly and weekly forecasts, rain alerts, and clear visual indicators. SkyCasto is built with performance and privacy in mind. All weather data is displayed locally, and the app does not store or share personal information unnecessarily. Key Features: • Real-time local weather updates • Hourly and 7-day weather forecast • Rain, wind, and weather alerts • Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring • Clean and minimal user interface • Home screen widgets for quick access • Optimized for battery and performance Whether you are planning your day, traveling, or just checking today’s weather, SkyCasto makes weather tracking simple and reliable. Download SkyCasto and stay prepared for every forecast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weather Basic at none against SkyCasto's 1. Weather Basic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). SkyCasto's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. SkyCasto sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Weather Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.
Weather Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, SkyCasto every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weather Basic | SkyCasto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nathaniel Murphy | MBDTECH LTD |
In-app purchases
Weather Basic
No in-app purchases
SkyCasto
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