LucidSky vs Multi Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LucidSky
This app offers a transparent weather forecast by showing confidence levels in predictions, unlike traditional apps. It provides detailed meteorological data and multiple model comparisons, allowing users to understand weather uncertainty. It's designed for those who want a deeper insight into weather patterns.
- Honest Mode for forecast confidence
- Multi-model weather comparison
- Animated precipitation radar
- 7-day and extended 14-day forecasts
- Air quality index (AQI)
- No ads or data selling
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Most weather apps give you a single number and call it a forecast. LucidSky shows you where forecasts are confident and where they're not, built on National Weather Service (NWS) data with ECMWF, GFS, HRRR, and ICON model comparison. A free Dark Sky alternative for people who want to understand the weather, not just glance at it. See what meteorologists actually see. Weather forecasts are inherently uncertain, but most apps hide that behind a single number. LucidSky doesn't. Choose Honest Mode to see confidence ranges around every prediction, or stick with Classic Mode for a clean, traditional experience. Same data, more transparency. Looking for a Dark Sky, AccuWeather, or Apple Weather alternative? LucidSky gives you NWS-sourced forecasts, animated precipitation radar, and multi-model ensemble comparison without subscriptions, ads, or data selling. WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE - Current conditions and 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service in the US, or the multi-model ensemble internationally - Weather alerts for the US from NWS, and for Canada from Environment and Climate Change Canada - Hourly temperature, precipitation, and wind charts with day/night shading - Air quality index (AQI) with health categories - Choose between Honest and Classic display modes - Imperial or Metric units, auto-detected from your region - No sign-in required, just open and go WHAT PRO UNLOCKS - Apple Family Sharing, so one subscription covers up to six family members. - Compare 9+ weather models side by side: ECMWF, GFS, HRRR, ICON, and more - Animated precipitation radar, with high-resolution coverage in Canada and the US - 24-hour precipitation forecast map so you can see where rain and snow are headed, not just where they are now - Extended 14-day forecasts - AI-summarized forecast discussions from NWS in the US, synthesized from the multi-model ensemble anywhere else - Date Forecast Trackers: pick a future date and watch the forecast evolve day by day with AI-narrated changes - 7-week seasonal outlook with 30-year climate normals - Minute-by-minute precipitation nowcast with intensity levels (light, moderate, heavy) - Recreational and marine weather forecasts with NWS briefings - 11 weather metrics: temperature, feels-like, precipitation, wind, humidity, dewpoint, cloud cover, visibility, and more WEATHER MODELS, EXPLAINED Different weather models predict different outcomes. When they agree, you can plan with confidence. When they disagree, you'll know to have a backup plan. LucidSky's multi-model ensemble view puts forecast uncertainty in your hands instead of hiding it behind a single number. BUILT DIFFERENT - No ads. No data selling. - Minimal data collection. Your location is never sold or used for advertising - Weather data sourced from NWS, Environment and Climate Change Canada, ECMWF, and other trusted public sources - Dynamic Type support, text scales with your accessibility settings - Full iPad support with optimized layouts - Designed for people who want to understand the weather, not just glance at it SUBSCRIPTION INFO LucidSky Pro is available as an annual auto-renewable subscription. Pricing is displayed at the time of purchase. New subscribers may be eligible for a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Your subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://lucidsky.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://lucidsky.app/terms
Multi Weather
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Multi Weather lines up official agency forecasts and numerical model output on one screen so you can spot where they disagree at a glance. Instead of trusting a single forecast, compare the official JMA forecast with the output of several models to make on-site Go/No-Go calls faster. ■ Official forecasts and model output together See official forecasts from JMA, MET Norway, Apple and NWS (US), alongside numerical model output from GFS, ECMWF, ICON and more — whichever are available for your location — overlaid on one timeline. Weather symbols (each agency's or model's own classification), precipitation (amount/probability), wind, temperature, cloud cover and humidity, side by side. Data sources: JMA, NOAA GFS, NWS (US), ECCC (Canada, GDPS), MET Norway, ECMWF (IFS, AIFS), ICON model (DWD), HARMONIE model (DMI), Apple Weather. ■ See the disagreement Every source is drawn on the same graph, so the hours where forecasts and model output split are visible at a glance. The way professionals read model differences — in seconds, for anyone. ■ Evidence export (CSV and PDF) Export the comparison as CSV or PDF to share. Hand a clear basis for a stop/postpone decision to clients or contractors. ■ Jump to other services Open JMA, tenki.jp, Yahoo Weather or Windy for the exact spot you're viewing, in an in-app window. ■ Built for the field For construction, civil works, ports, surveying, drones, film shoots, fishing and hiking — anything weather-dependent. Note: This app does not make its own forecast. It shows official agency forecasts (e.g. JMA) and numerical model output as provided, side by side. Numerical model output is not a forecast and may contain large errors. Final decisions are your responsibility. The first 30 days are completely free. To keep using all features afterward, an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly) is required — cancel anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qconp.com/privacy
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Verdict
LucidSky and Multi Weather are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. LucidSky sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Multi Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LucidSky ships an update every 9 days, Multi Weather weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LucidSky | Multi Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TERRENCE D FRADET | QAEE CONPUUTENG |
In-app purchases
LucidSky
- LucidSky Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Multi Weather
- month$15.001 Month
- year$150.001 Year









