Comparison

NEPHELA vs nibe

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

nibe

Track natural light cycles, including sunrise, sunset, and golden hour. Build healthier light habits with daily reminders and visualize daylight changes throughout the year. Plan ahead with a 14-day forecast of light events.

Highlights
  • Circadian Light Coach
  • Multi-Day Planner
  • Custom Alerts
  • Daylight Tracker
  • Free to use
Features
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nibe helps you stay in sync with natural light — sunrise, sunset, golden hour, and the daylight your body actually needs. nibe is completely free. Every feature, for everyone: Circadian Light Coach — Daily light streaks & reminders to help you build healthier light habits Multi-Day Planner — See 14 days of sunrise & sunset at a glance Custom Alerts — Get notified for any light event, on your schedule Daylight Tracker — Watch how your daylight is changing throughout the year No subscriptions. No paywalls. No trial that expires. Just open the app and use it. If nibe brightens your days, you're welcome to leave a small optional tip to support development — but everything works fully without one. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NEPHELA4 screens
nibe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: nibe at every 3 days against NEPHELA's monthly. nibe also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and nibe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NEPHELA against 5.0 for nibe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NEPHELA ships an update monthly, nibe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
NEPHELA versus nibe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEPHELAnibe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan NeumannKyle Neer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NEPHELA

Subscriptions2
  • NEPHELA Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • NEPHELA Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
2 purchases

nibe

Subscriptions1
  • nibe Pro — Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • nibe Pro — Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is NEPHELA free?
NEPHELA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is nibe free?
nibe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NEPHELA or nibe?
NEPHELA and nibe are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do NEPHELA or nibe have ads?
Neither NEPHELA nor nibe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NEPHELA or nibe?
NEPHELA ships an update monthly, and nibe every 3 days. Most recently, NEPHELA was updated on October 30, 2026 and nibe on October 31, 2026.

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