Comparison

NEPHELA vs BeachDaze

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

Head to head
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

About

BeachDaze

Features
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Beach focused almanac. Designed for offline use, it puts sun, tide and moon in your pocket. Use BeachDaze to find golden hour for that perfect sunset photo, or resync your circadian rhythms and go for a walk during blue light to improve sleep. Tides are calculated using harmonic analysis from over 6,000 stations worldwide so no troublesome api keys or external costs. View Your Day Card view shows conditions at a glance, and the chronological Timeline view - offers a calendar like list from moonset to last tide. Features - Golden hour and blue hour times with optional reminders - Sunrise, sunset, and daylight duration - Moon phase, illumination, moonrise and moonset - High and low tide predictions with interactive chart - Automatic tide station selection with manual override - Station timezone support for remote locations - Works at over 6,000 tide stations globally - UV Index with manual cloud cover adjustment and peak forecast - Astronomical events in tonights sky - Configurable notifications for beach events - Convergence finder - Find that next Low Tide at Golden Hour

Screenshots

NEPHELA4 screens
BeachDaze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeachDaze at none against NEPHELA's 2. BeachDaze also leads on update cadence (every 5 days 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. BeachDaze asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NEPHELA ships an update monthly, BeachDaze every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
NEPHELA versus BeachDaze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEPHELABeachDaze
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan NeumannMonowai Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NEPHELA

Subscriptions2
  • NEPHELA Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • NEPHELA Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
None

BeachDaze

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NEPHELA free?
NEPHELA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeachDaze free?
BeachDaze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NEPHELA or BeachDaze have ads?
Neither NEPHELA nor BeachDaze shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NEPHELA or BeachDaze?
NEPHELA ships an update monthly, and BeachDaze every 5 days. Most recently, NEPHELA was updated on October 28, 2026 and BeachDaze on October 31, 2026.

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