Sky Planner vs ClearNight

DarkScout is completely free, with no paywalls, trials, or subscription required. Know whether tonight is worth heading outside. DarkScout brings weather and astronomy together for astrophotographers and night-sky observers. • Use the full Tonight screen, Planner, Map and Spots, including visible targets and monthly recommendations. • Save unlimited observing locations, compare spots and plan up to 14 nights ahead. • Explore the full object catalog, 72-hour cloud-cover maps, horizon profiles, multi-spot alerts, custom thresholds and Red Night Mode. • Browse and share original-quality astrophotos, save favorites, and join or host observing events with participant chat. • Use recurring sessions, templates, co-hosts, weather backup plans, custom reminder timing and scheduled announcements. • Control location privacy, report content and block accounts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Know the sky before you go outside. ClearNight tells you when the sky is actually worth looking at — clear enough, dark enough, tonight or this weekend. Built for campers, families planning a night under the stars, and anyone who's ever stepped outside and wondered if it was worth it. Get a plain-language read on your exact spot: cloud cover, moon phase, and how dark it'll really get — not just weather, but sky weather. • Save your favorite camping and stargazing spots • See tonight's verdict at a glance — go, wait, or don't bother • Optional alerts when the sky clears up near you • Works for backyard glances and weekend trips alike The sky doesn't announce itself. ClearNight does.