WeatherBolt vs CareCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeatherBolt
Visualize live lightning strikes on a detailed radar map and receive storm proximity alerts. Access high-resolution weather data including radar, satellite imagery, wind, waves, and tides. Customize forecasts and safety thresholds to your needs.
- Live lightning strike visualization
- High-resolution radar and satellite maps
- Customizable storm proximity alerts
- Detailed wind, wave, and tide data
- Hourly and 7-day forecasts
- Apple Watch complications
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WeatherBolt (formerly HarborCast) shows radar, lightning and the forecast for the places you save, with tides and marine tools you can turn on if you are out on the water. RADAR A radar map that plays back the last 2 hours. Pan, zoom and scrub back through time to see where rain is heading. Radar is free. LIVE LIGHTNING See lightning strikes on the map as they happen, with the distance to the nearest one. A short free preview is included. Live lightning is part of Pro. ALERTS AND STORMS Pro sends a notification when lightning is close, or when a tropical storm's forecast path comes within the distance you pick, even when the app is closed. Pro also adds storm tracks, cones and forecast points. FORECAST Current conditions, the next hours and a daily forecast. Free shows today and the next 3 days. Pro shows all 7 days. YOUR OWN LIMITS Set your own numbers for wind, gusts, rain and visibility (and waves with Tides & marine on). The app rates each hour Good, Caution or Danger against them. Saving your limits is part of Pro. WIDGETS AND APPLE WATCH Home Screen widgets and Watch complications show current conditions. TIDES AND MARINE Optional. Turn on tides and the marine forecast if you spend time on the water. DATA Weather data comes from NOAA, the National Weather Service and NASA imagery. WeatherBolt is not endorsed by NOAA. Pricing and any free trial are shown in the app and on the App Store before you subscribe. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://topshopnation.com/weatherbolt/privacy.html
CareCast
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Your personal weather-mind companion for daily self-care. Ever notice how a grey day dampens your spirits, or how sunshine lifts your energy? CareCast bridges the gap between your internal world and the weather outside, offering timely self-care suggestions when you need them most. How It Works Check in twice daily—once during the day and again in the evening. CareCast pairs your emotional state with real-time local weather data to build a personal wellness profile behind the scene. Instead of dashboards or analysis, you receive thoughtful, contextual tips exactly when they'll help. Proactive Wellness Alerts Stay ahead of weather-related discomfort with built-in warnings. Get an alert when there is a sharp change in barometric pressure—perfect for headache and migraine prevention. Receive warnings when temperatures soar or plummet so you can prepare, adjust, and protect your well being before conditions affect your day. Self-Care On Demand Visit the dedicated self-care screen anytime for personalized wellness suggestions. Each time you arrive, a relevant tip is already waiting for you, based on your recent check-ins and the current forecast. Need something different? Simply tap the in-screen button to generate a fresh suggestion. No endless scrolling, just targeted support that adapts to you. Travel-Ready Location Search View weather and wellness insights for your current location, or search any city worldwide. Planning a trip? Check conditions for your destination before you pack. Whether you're managing your routine at home or preparing for time abroad, CareCast keeps you informed and ready. Daily Rhythm • Quick morning and evening check-ins that take seconds • 5-day weather forecast with integrated wellness context • Built-in warnings for pressure drops, heat waves, and cold snaps • Dedicated self-care screen with on-demand tip generation • Location search for travel planning and remote wellness checks • Context-aware suggestions based on your patterns and the forecast • Beautiful, intuitive interface with expressive emoji selections • Rich day-detail views showing weather and personalized guidance • Private by design—all data stays local on your device Your Privacy Matters No accounts. No cloud storage. No data mining. Your check-ins never leave your phone. Download CareCast today and discover how weather-aware self-care can help you feel more balanced, one day at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CareCast at none against WeatherBolt's 2. CareCast also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. WeatherBolt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CareCast asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WeatherBolt | CareCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CoreForge LLC | Barcelona Code School |
In-app purchases
WeatherBolt
- WeatherBolt Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- WeatherBolt Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
CareCast
No in-app purchases
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