Comparison

WeatherBolt vs WheatherPlan

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

WheatherPlan

Features
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WeatherPlan is the simplest and most reliable way to organize your plans based on the weather. It’s not just another weather app — it’s a tool designed for real life, for people who want to enjoy more and worry less. Imagine you’re planning a weekend trip, a family day, a photo session, or a quick getaway two Saturdays from now. You check the forecast, see that it’s sunny, and save your plan. So far, so good. The difference is that WeatherPlan keeps an eye on that forecast for you. If the weather changes, you’ll receive an instant notification. If you want to check how things are evolving, you can open the app anytime and see all your saved plans, each with its date, city, and a clear indicator showing whether the weather has changed or everything remains the same. Why WeatherPlan is different • Save plans linked to a specific date and city • Automatic weather monitoring for each plan • Instant alerts when the forecast changes • A clean, modern interface that keeps everything clear and organized • Search for cities, use your current location, and manage all your saved plans easily • Designed to be fast, simple, and stress‑free Perfect for: • Weekend trips and getaways • Family activities • Outdoor events • Photo sessions • Weekly planning • Any plan that depends on the weather Your time matters. Your plans do too. WeatherPlan helps you make better decisions, avoid surprises, and enjoy more of what truly matters. Create your plan, save the date, and let us take care of the rest.

Screenshots

WeatherBolt4 screens
WheatherPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WheatherPlan at none against WeatherBolt's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WeatherBolt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WheatherPlan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WeatherBolt versus WheatherPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherBoltWheatherPlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoreForge LLCDidac Fernandez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WeatherBolt

Subscriptions2
  • WeatherBolt Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • WeatherBolt Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

WheatherPlan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WeatherBolt free?
WeatherBolt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WheatherPlan free?
WheatherPlan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WeatherBolt or WheatherPlan have ads?
Neither WeatherBolt nor WheatherPlan shows ads.

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