# Clear Outside vs Noctis

The clearest difference is rating: Clear Outside at 4.2 against Noctis's 2.5. Clear Outside also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noctis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Clear Outside asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clear Outside holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clear Outside has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Clear Outside's written reviews are positive against 50% of Noctis's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clear Outside | Noctis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-outside/id6755946435/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noctis-light-pollution-map/id6780199923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#208** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Light Optics](https://appshunter.io/developer/921555751) | [Ahmet Giray Ucar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583246836) |

## What reviewers say

### Clear Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-outside/id6755946435)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Noctis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noctis-light-pollution-map/id6780199923)

This app provides a comprehensive score for stargazing conditions by combining light pollution data, weather forecasts, and moon phases. It helps users plan optimal times and locations for astrophotography and observing dark skies.

**Highlights:** Milky Way Score for shooting conditions, Light-pollution map with Bortle class, Real-time dark window countdown, Moon phase and rise/set times, 7-night planning, Best shooting hours calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noctis+ Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Noctis+ Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Noctis+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clear Outside free?

Clear Outside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Noctis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clear Outside or Noctis?

Clear Outside is rated higher. Clear Outside averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Noctis averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Clear Outside or Noctis have ads?

Neither Clear Outside nor Noctis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clear Outside or Noctis?

Clear Outside ships an update every 2 weeks, and Noctis every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clear Outside was updated on October 23, 2026 and Noctis on October 20, 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.*