Comparison

Weather Basic vs SkyCasto

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

SkyCasto

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Weather Basic4 screens
SkyCasto4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SkyCasto sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Weather Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Weather Basic versus SkyCasto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather BasicSkyCasto
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathaniel MurphyMBDTECH LTD

In-app purchases

None

Weather Basic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SkyCasto

One-time1
  • remove_ads_lifetime_weather$1.99

Questions

Is Weather Basic free?
Weather Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyCasto free?
SkyCasto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Weather Basic or SkyCasto have ads?
Neither Weather Basic nor SkyCasto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather Basic or SkyCasto?
Weather Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, and SkyCasto every 6 weeks. Most recently, Weather Basic was updated on October 2, 2026 and SkyCasto on September 30, 2026.

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