Comparison

What Should I? by Awesome Lab vs Plumicast

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

Head to head
About

What Should I? by Awesome Lab

Get instant answers to your daily weather questions, like whether to bring an umbrella or wear sunscreen. This app provides simple, direct recommendations based on real-time conditions and your planned activities, without complex forecasts.

Highlights
  • Instant yes/no weather answers
  • Clothing recommendations based on activity
  • UV tracking with peak hour alerts
  • Air quality and pollutant tracking
  • Global weather data
  • Celsius and Fahrenheit support
Features
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What should I wear? Should I bring an umbrella? Do I need sunscreen? We've all been there — standing at the door, staring outside, completely unsure what to wear or bring. What Should I? is your instant weather brain. Open the app, get your answers, get on with your day. No weather maps. No hourly graphs. No 47 icons to decode. Just the stuff you actually want to know before you walk out the door. Questions we answer: • Should I bring an umbrella? (with timing — "Rain expected around 6 PM") • Should I wear sunscreen? (UV tracking with peak hour alerts) • Should I wear sunglasses? (UV-aware, even on cloudy days) • Should I wear a mask? (real-time air quality + pollutant tracking) • What should I wear indoors? • What should I wear outdoors? (tailored for sitting, walking, running, or cycling) Pick your time range — right now, quick errand, a few hours, or all day — and get recommendations that actually match your plans. Features: • Instant yes/no answers to real questions • Clothing recs based on feels-like temperature and your activity • Works anywhere in the world • Celsius and Fahrenheit • Clean, beautiful interface • No account, no sign-up, no nonsense Weather data provided by Apple Weather. Made with love by Richard Kasperowski • awesomelab.org

About

Plumicast

Features
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Plumicast turns the forecast into a quick, glanceable outfit plan. Open it once in the morning and you'll know what to wear, what to pack, and what the day actually feels like, without scrolling through a wall of weather data. WHAT TO WEAR, NOT JUST THE WEATHER Plumicast reads the forecast and tells you in plain language how the day will feel and how to dress for it. Layers, jacket, umbrella, sunscreen, accessories, all tailored to the conditions you're actually going out in. MEET PLUMI Plumi is a cloud mascot who dresses for the weather alongside you. Sun, rain, snow, wind, or a cold night, the scene matches what's actually happening outside so you feel the forecast the moment you open the app. MODES FOR HOW YOU LIVE Switch between Daily, Work, and Workout modes to get guidance tuned to the moment. Active mode nudges the perceived-temperature up so you don't overdress for an outdoor workout. TUNED TO HOW YOU FEEL Run hot or cold? Tell Plumicast once and every outfit recommendation adapts to your comfort. Averages don't dress you, you do. HOURLY AT A GLANCE See the hours ahead with temperature, precipitation, and wind, so you can pick the right moment to head out or take the dog for a walk. HOME-SCREEN WIDGET Pin Plumi and the day's outfit to your iOS home or lock screen. Small and medium sizes, updated in the background so the prep is already waiting for you when you pick up your phone. PLUMICAST PRO Pro unlocks home and lock-screen widgets and power-user features. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://plumicast.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://plumicast.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

What Should I? by Awesome Lab4 screens
Plumicast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: What Should I? by Awesome Lab at none against Plumicast's 3. Plumicast's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Plumicast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. What Should I? by Awesome Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

What Should I? by Awesome Lab ships an update weekly, Plumicast every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
What Should I? by Awesome Lab versus Plumicast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhat Should I? by Awesome LabPlumicast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRICHARD ALAN KASPEROWSKIFlorian Deuerlein

In-app purchases

None

What Should I? by Awesome Lab

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Plumicast

Subscriptions2
  • Plumicast Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Plumicast Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plumicast Pro$19.99

Questions

Is What Should I? by Awesome Lab free?
What Should I? by Awesome Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plumicast free?
Plumicast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do What Should I? by Awesome Lab or Plumicast have ads?
Neither What Should I? by Awesome Lab nor Plumicast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, What Should I? by Awesome Lab or Plumicast?
What Should I? by Awesome Lab ships an update weekly, and Plumicast every 3 days. Most recently, What Should I? by Awesome Lab was updated on November 9, 2026 and Plumicast on November 9, 2026.

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