SkyAware vs AERI Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkyAware
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How weather-aware do you need to be today? SkyAware gives you a focused, fast view of severe weather near you, helping you understand when the weather deserves your attention and when it doesn’t. Clear awareness, without the noise Most weather apps show you everything. SkyAware focuses on what matters for severe weather, using trusted public weather data to turn complex information into a calm, glanceable view of your local risk. SkyAware shows you: • Today’s local storm and fire risk • Warnings, watches, and mesoscale discussions affecting or near your location • The severe-weather threats that matter most • Atmospheric conditions that can support severe storms • Interactive risk maps and official outlook information • Location-aware notifications when important conditions change • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for quick risk checks, including prioritized local alerts in the large widget Dig deeper when you want more context, or get the important picture in just a few seconds. Built for awareness SkyAware is designed to help you understand your severe-weather environment, not overwhelm you with raw weather data. Risk levels, summaries, and other guidance are derived from authoritative public weather products and SkyAware’s own processing. Your location is used only to provide relevant weather information and notifications. SkyAware does not sell your data, track you across apps or websites, or build advertising profiles. Important SkyAware is an informational severe-weather awareness app. It does not issue official warnings, and notifications may not always be immediate. Always rely on official alerts from the National Weather Service, NOAA Weather Radio, and local authorities for emergency information.
AERI Weather
Get clear weather forecasts, detailed radar, and real-time storm tracking. View road cameras before you travel and monitor barometric pressure on supported devices. Understand current conditions and what's coming next with in-depth weather tools.
- Clear daily forecasts
- Detailed radar imagery
- Storm tracking and context
- Road camera views
- Barometric pressure monitoring
- Atmospheric diagnostics
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AERI Weather makes it easier to understand what's happening outside and what may be coming next. Start with a clear forecast. Go deeper with radar, storm tools, and road-camera views when the details matter. TODAY'S WEATHER, AT A GLANCE See current conditions, the hours ahead, and the details behind the forecast in a calm, readable view. RADAR AND STORM CONTEXT Follow recent precipitation imagery, explore available map layers and outlooks, and examine atmospheric diagnostics when source data is available. Nexus helps put a selected storm area in context with direction and distance information. ROAD CAMERAS BEFORE YOU GO Browse public road-camera views from participating agencies. Some sources provide moving video; others provide images that update periodically. PRESSURE WITH ANCHOR On supported devices, follow barometric pressure and device status from a dedicated view. AERI brings everyday forecasts and deeper weather tools into one place. Coverage, camera availability, radar freshness, and weather-data refresh times depend on location and source. Storm direction and arrival information are estimates; follow official alerts and local safety guidance when conditions are severe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SkyAware at monthly against AERI Weather's every 4 months. AERI Weather's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SkyAware ships an update monthly, AERI Weather every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkyAware | AERI Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | JUSTIN WILLIAM ROOKS | MUSTAFA MERT YILDIZ |
In-app purchases
SkyAware
No in-app purchases
AERI Weather
No in-app purchases









