Comparison

Clear Outside vs Paddle Check

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

Head to head
About

Clear Outside

Get detailed, reliable weather forecasts specifically for astronomers, focusing on cloud cover. Track astronomical events like moon and sun times, darkness periods, and ISS passes. Save multiple locations for quick access to crucial data.

Highlights
  • Seven-day hourly cloud cover forecasts
  • Regular weather data (wind, rain, temperature)
  • Moon and sun rise/set times
  • Civil/nautical/astronomical darkness periods
  • ISS pass-over information
  • Save and manage multiple locations
Features
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Reliable weather forecasts for astronomers with an emphasis on cloud cover. Key Features Weather Forecasts • Seven day hourly forecasts, updated hourly • Low, medium, high and total cloud cover • Regular weather data (wind, rain, frost, temperature, dew point, etc) • Covers daytime too - ideal for solar observers and imagers Astronomical Information • Moon rise/set times and phase • Sun rise/set and transit times • Civil/nautical/astronomical darkness periods • International Space Station (ISS) pass-over information with precise timing for your location Location Management • Set and save your home location for quick access • Add locations manually or use location services for automatic positioning • Search for locations worldwide • Save multiple favourite locations for easy switching • All location data stored locally on your device Why Clearoutside? Updated hourly, because frequent updates matter! Often the clear spell between showers provides excellent seeing, and 30 minutes under a clear sky with a grab-and-go telescope is pure gold. Our favourite feature? The ISS pass-over information is precisely calculated for your location and displayed alongside cloud forecasts, making it easier than ever to catch the station overhead. No cutesy graphics - just detailed, reliable weather data presented clearly for serious observers. We've had a lot of fun building and testing Clear Outside and are keen to develop it further. If you find it useful or have suggestions, please let us know!

About

Paddle Check

This app provides a clear, instant verdict on water safety for paddleboarders, kayakers, and canoeists. It analyzes live conditions, craft type, and experience level to offer a simple Go, Caution, or No-Go decision with actionable reasons.

Highlights
  • Instant Go, Caution, No-Go verdict
  • Reasons for safety decisions
  • Practical safety suggestions
  • Float plan sharing
  • Craft and experience level customization
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Decide before you launch. Paddle Check gives paddle boarders, kayakers and canoeists a fast, clear answer to one critical question: Is it safe to go on the water right now? Built by the team behind PaddlePal, this app turns live conditions into a simple, explainable decision — so you rely on judgement, not guesswork. A CLEAR VERDICT IN SECONDS Open the app, select your craft and experience level, and get an instant result: GO — conditions are favourable. CAUTION — be aware, extra care needed. NO-GO — stay off the water. No charts. No jargon. No scrolling. WHY PADDLE CHECK IS DIFFERENT Most weather and marine apps show raw data. Paddle Check shows what it means for you. It is designed specifically for small craft and considers: • Wind direction, not just speed • Gusts and changing conditions • Tides and currents that affect your return, not just your launch • Cold water risk based on real exposure data • Your craft type and experience level You get the decision and the reason behind it. WHAT YOU WILL SEE • One clear Go, Caution or No-Go verdict • Exactly three plain-language reasons explaining the decision • One practical safety suggestion you can act on immediately That is it. Simple. Focused. Useful. SHARE A FLOAT PLAN Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. Paddle Check makes it easy to share a float plan with friends or loved ones before you head out, so someone always knows your plan. BUILT FOR REAL PADDLERS • Designed for SUP, kayak and canoe • Works fast, even on the beach with poor signal • Clean, high-contrast interface built for outdoor use • No accounts, no ads, no tracking Just open it and decide. Paddle Check is created by the team behind PaddlePal — trusted by paddlers worldwide to track sessions and explore safely. This app complements PaddlePal by helping you make the right decision before you even launch. IMPORTANT Paddle Check provides guidance only. It does not replace training, local knowledge, or official forecasts. Conditions change quickly and the final decision is always yours. Think before you launch. Confidence is not a forecast.

Screenshots

Clear Outside3 screens
Paddle Check4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Clear Outside at Free against Paddle Check's $3.99. Clear Outside also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Paddle Check's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On 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

Clear Outside is free to download; Paddle Check costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clear Outside ships an update every 2 weeks, Paddle Check every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Clear Outside versus Paddle Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClear OutsidePaddle Check
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.2 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirst Light OpticsSailr Solutions Ltd

Customer experience

Clear Outside

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Paddle Check

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clear Outside

No in-app purchases

None

Paddle Check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clear Outside free?
Clear Outside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paddle Check free?
Paddle Check costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clear Outside or Paddle Check have ads?
Neither Clear Outside nor Paddle Check shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clear Outside or Paddle Check?
Clear Outside ships an update every 2 weeks, and Paddle Check every 3 months. Most recently, Clear Outside was updated on November 12, 2026 and Paddle Check on November 5, 2026.

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