Comparison

NEPHELA vs Weather.exe

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

Weather.exe

Experience weather forecasts with a nostalgic Windows 95 interface. View current conditions, hourly and 10-day outlooks, wind, humidity, and more, all within a retro desktop design. Supports multiple locations and global coverage.

Highlights
  • Windows 95 UI aesthetic
  • Current, hourly, and 10-day forecasts
  • Detailed weather metrics (wind, humidity, pressure)
  • Multi-location support
  • Global weather data
  • Imperial and metric units
Features
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Weather.exe brings the charm of Windows 95 to your iPhone's weather forecast. Check the temperature, hourly outlook, 10-day forecast, wind, humidity, pressure, and more - all inside a lovingly crafted retro desktop interface, complete with title bars, beveled panels, a Start button, and that unmistakable silver-gray aesthetic. Now with widgets! Pin Weather.exe right to your Home Screen or Lock Screen, in small, medium, or large sizes - all rendered in the same authentic Win95 style, right down to the beveled window chrome. FEATURES - Windows 95 UI - Home & Lock Screen widgets - Current conditions, hourly & 10-day forecast - Wind, humidity, pressure, visibility & more - Add and switch between multiple locations - Global weather coverage via Open-Meteo - Imperial and metric units supported Whether you grew up with Windows 95 or just appreciate the aesthetic, Weather.exe is the most nostalgic way to check if you need an umbrella. Boot it up.

Screenshots

NEPHELA4 screens
Weather.exe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weather.exe at none against NEPHELA's 2. Weather.exe also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). NEPHELA's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, 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. Weather.exe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NEPHELA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather.exe has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NEPHELA versus Weather.exe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEPHELAWeather.exe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan NeumannQi Machine LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NEPHELA

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

Weather.exe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NEPHELA free?
NEPHELA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weather.exe free?
Weather.exe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NEPHELA or Weather.exe?
NEPHELA is rated higher. NEPHELA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Weather.exe averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do NEPHELA or Weather.exe have ads?
Neither NEPHELA nor Weather.exe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NEPHELA or Weather.exe?
NEPHELA ships an update monthly, and Weather.exe monthly. Most recently, NEPHELA was updated on October 28, 2026 and Weather.exe on October 24, 2026.

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