Comparison

ForeCats vs OctoWeather

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

Head to head
About

ForeCats

Features
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A charming cat clock that tells time and feels the weather. This is a simple clock app that shows the current time and the weather at your location — but with a twist. The weather forecast comes from a cat, so please don’t rely on it too much. When rain might be coming, the cat may start washing its face. On sunny days, the cat relaxes and looks happy. Instead of numbers and charts, you can sense today’s weather through the cat’s little behaviors. Inspired by the old saying, “When a cat washes its face, it may rain.” This app is not about accuracy. It’s about enjoying time and weather in a gentle, playful way — together with a cat.

About

OctoWeather

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Welcome to OctoWeather — a modern weather app built for people who miss weather forecasts that felt personal, precise, and beautifully simple. OctoWeather brings back the experience of hyper-local forecasting with a clean, family-friendly design and reliable real-time weather updates for your exact area. Whether you're planning your commute, watching incoming rain, heading to the beach, traveling across the country, or simply checking tomorrow’s forecast, OctoWeather helps you stay prepared with fast and accurate weather information. Designed to feel calm, approachable, and easy to use, OctoWeather focuses on what matters most: clear forecasts, smooth performance, and weather details you can trust. FEATURES Hyper-Local Forecasts Get highly detailed forecasts tailored to your neighborhood and exact location, not just your city. Real-Time Weather Updates Stay informed with live weather conditions including rain, temperature, humidity, wind speed, cloud coverage, and more. Beautiful Weather Experience Enjoy a modern interface designed to make checking the weather feel enjoyable again. Family-Friendly Design Simple, clean, and easy for everyone to use. Hourly & Daily Forecasts Plan ahead with detailed hourly weather and extended daily forecasts. Fast & Lightweight Built for speed with smooth performance and quick updates. Rain & Storm Tracking Know when rain is approaching and stay ahead of changing weather conditions. Perfect for Travel & Outdoor Activities Ideal for beach days, camping, road trips, hiking, sports, boating, and everyday planning. Minimal Clutter No overwhelming layouts or complicated menus — just weather information presented clearly. WHY PEOPLE LOVE OCTOWEATHER Many weather apps became overloaded with clutter, confusing interfaces, and too much noise. OctoWeather was created to bring back a more personal weather experience inspired by the accuracy and simplicity weather enthusiasts loved from earlier hyper-local forecasting apps. OctoWeather combines modern forecasting technology with a nostalgic attention to detail that makes checking the weather feel intuitive and comforting again. Whether you're: Watching storms move in Tracking rain minute-by-minute Planning your family weekend Preparing for outdoor work Traveling across states Or simply deciding what to wear OctoWeather keeps you informed with accurate local forecasts and a clean experience designed for everyday life. PERFECT FOR • Families • Travelers • Weather enthusiasts • Beachgoers • Commuters • Outdoor adventurers • Road trips • Campers • Boaters • Daily planning KEY WEATHER INFORMATION • Current weather conditions • Hourly forecasts • Daily forecasts • Rain predictions • Temperature tracking • Wind speed • Humidity • Weather alerts • Cloud coverage • Local weather updates OctoWeather is built to make weather feel human again — fast, reliable, hyper-local, and beautifully simple. Download OctoWeather today and rediscover weather that feels personal.

Screenshots

ForeCats4 screens
OctoWeather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OctoWeather at none against ForeCats's shown. ForeCats's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ForeCats versus OctoWeather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForeCatsOctoWeather
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB187 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developermasahiro takeiWeyland-Yutani Holdings, LLC

In-app purchases

None

ForeCats

No in-app purchases

None

OctoWeather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ForeCats free?
ForeCats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctoWeather free?
OctoWeather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ForeCats or OctoWeather have ads?
ForeCats shows ads; OctoWeather does not.

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