# WxNerd vs Sky Warden

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WxNerd at 100% against Sky Warden's 50%. WxNerd also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Sky Warden's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WxNerd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sky Warden sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WxNerd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of WxNerd's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sky Warden's.

WxNerd ships an update every 10 days, Sky Warden every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WxNerd | Sky Warden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxnerd-made-for-weather-nerds/id6747597200/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-warden/id6789458021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Timko Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821938578) | [David Defranceski](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781090212) |

## What reviewers say

### WxNerd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxnerd-made-for-weather-nerds/id6747597200)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Access advanced weather forecasts with detailed model data and customizable maps. Compare multiple weather models, view radar and satellite imagery, and track global weather patterns. Offers a clean, instrument-style design with offline forecast capabilities and widgets.

**Highlights:** Selectable weather models (ECMWF, ICON, GFS, etc.), Overlay and compare model data, Detailed weather map layers (radar, satellite, wind, pressure), Glanceable forecast cards and wind outlooks, Offline forecast availability, Customizable widgets, El Niño tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wx Nerd Pro Monthly Founder | $2.99 | per month |
| Wx Nerd Pro Yearly Founder | $24.99 | per year |
| Wx Nerd Pro Founder - Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


### Sky Warden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-warden/id6789458021)

This app provides a consolidated weather forecast by analyzing multiple leading models, highlighting their agreement and disagreements. It features a dynamic visual display, detailed hourly predictions for various conditions, and unique insights into solar energy and astronomical events. It aims to offer a more trustworthy weather prediction.

**Highlights:** Multi-model forecast analysis, Confidence readings on forecasts, Dynamic hand-drawn weather scenes, Hour-by-hour detailed metrics, Rain radar with timeline, Solar and energy insights, Event-threatening weather alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WxNerd free?

WxNerd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sky Warden free?

Sky Warden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WxNerd or Sky Warden?

WxNerd is rated higher. WxNerd averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sky Warden averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WxNerd or Sky Warden have ads?

Sky Warden shows ads; WxNerd does not.

### Which is updated more often, WxNerd or Sky Warden?

WxNerd ships an update every 10 days, and Sky Warden every 3 days. Most recently, WxNerd was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sky Warden on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*