Comparison

WeatherDots vs Solcast

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

Head to head
About

WeatherDots

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Quickly visualize current, hourly and daily weather using color coded weather information and easily compare forecasts from multiple weather sources. Weather and radar information for your locations are displayed on the map view. Customize the colors of weather data so you can check conditions at a glance.

About

Solcast

This app provides personalized, actionable weather guidance beyond simple forecasts. It delivers daily briefings with tailored tips for UV protection, rain, allergies, and more, adapting to your lifestyle and sensitivities. It also offers smart outfit recommendations and tracks various lifestyle indices with offline support.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily weather briefings
  • Actionable lifestyle tips
  • Smart outfit recommendations
  • 16 customizable lifestyle indices
  • National holiday detection
  • Offline support
  • Multi-location weather tracking
Features
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Weather That Guides Your Day Most weather apps stop at the forecast. Solcast goes further by turning real time local weather into personalized, actionable guidance for your everyday life. It bridges the gap between raw data and your daily routine, telling you exactly how the conditions affect you and your family. A DAILY BRIEFING TAILORED TO YOUR LIFE Every morning, a single glanceable card delivers up to six prioritized action items. You receive UV protection reminders, rain gear nudges, pollen warnings, ideal dog walking times, and migraine alerts. Every insight is shaped by your personal preferences and physical sensitivities, so you only see what actually matters to you. NATIONAL HOLIDAY AWARENESS Solcast automatically detects public holidays across a wide range of countries and surfaces them as a top priority item in your daily briefing. Whether it is a long weekend, a bank holiday, or a national celebration, you always know when a holiday affects your plans before you step outside. 16 LIFESTYLE INDICES CALCULATED ON DEVICE Solcast tracks dressing comfort, UV exposure, sunscreen (SPF) guidance, eye protection, skin care, flu risk, allergy levels, air quality, outdoor sports suitability, travel conditions, hydration needs, road and traffic safety, car wash timing, air conditioning needs, and home ventilation. All 16 indices are computed locally on your device using real time weather data, with no calculation lag and no personal data sent to any server. SMART OUTFIT RECOMMENDATIONS An intelligent engine selects clothing across seven categories including tops, bottoms, outerwear, footwear, accessories, kids, and pets. It evaluates temperature, precipitation, wind, UV, your dressing style, and your household settings to ensure everyone is dressed right for the conditions. DEEP CUSTOMIZATION Your dashboard adapts instantly to your life. Configure settings for temperature sensitivity, sun sensitivity, allergy awareness, migraine sensitivity, dressing style, outdoor exercise habits, kids, pets, and car ownership. Each setting reshapes the entire experience immediately. SEAMLESS MULTI LOCATION TRACKING Save up to four cities and switch between them instantly. Every location receives its own forecast, lifestyle indices, outfit picks, and daily briefing displayed in that city's local timezone, making it effortless to manage travel or check on family abroad. Your current GPS location is always available and never counts toward the limit. RICH DATA WITH PRIVACY FIRST DESIGN Solcast delivers rich weather details including sunrise, sunset, cloud cover, visibility, barometric pressure, dew point, wind gusts, air quality, and pollen levels. Weather, air quality, and holiday data are fetched from trusted providers, and every lifestyle index, outfit pick, and briefing is then computed entirely on your device. There are no accounts required, no tracking, and no advertisements. KEY FEATURES - Weather Forecast: Detailed seven day outlook featuring over 27 weather metrics with hourly breakdowns. - Daily Briefing Card: Up to six actionable lifestyle tips synthesized and prioritized every morning. - National Holiday Detection: Automatic public holiday alerts across a wide range of countries. - Lifestyle Indices: 16 distinct indices covering health, outdoors, commute, and home. - Personalized Outfit Planner: Smart clothing recommendations across seven categories. - Migraine and Pressure Tracking: Risk alerts driven by barometric pressure and altitude changes. - Allergy and Air Quality Monitor: Pollen and air quality monitoring with personal sensitivity settings. - Family and Pet Care: Specialized weather guidance for kids, pets, and car owners. - Sunrise and Sunset Timing: Time aware tips for outdoor activity planning and pet walks. - Beautiful Interface: Warm, accessible design with full light and dark mode support. - On Device Intelligence: Complete privacy with no accounts and no ads.

Screenshots

WeatherDots4 screens
Solcast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solcast at none against WeatherDots's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WeatherDots sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Solcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WeatherDots versus Solcast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherDotsSolcast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValucom Dev LLCBartlett Butter LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WeatherDots

One-time3
  • Bronze Supporter$0.99
  • Silver Supporter$4.99
  • Gold Supporter$9.99
None

Solcast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WeatherDots free?
WeatherDots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solcast free?
Solcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WeatherDots or Solcast have ads?
Neither WeatherDots nor Solcast shows ads.

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