Comparison

Skydex vs MySkyLabs

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

Head to head
About

Skydex

Turn weather forecasts into a game by discovering and collecting creatures based on real-world conditions. Track forecasts globally, connect with friends, and complete your collection. Offers Siri integration and mini-games for an engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Creature encounters based on real-world weather
  • Dynamic appearances tied to live atmospheric conditions
  • Connect with friends to share Dex status
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Detailed forecasts and severe weather notices
  • Dynamic home screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Skydex turns your daily forecast into an adventure. Discover exciting 'mon encounters based on real-world weather conditions and build your collection wherever you go. As conditions change, prepare for new encounters -- some common, some rare, all waiting to be discovered. Track forecasts around the world, connect with friends, and complete your dex one sky at a time. Ask Siri for updates or Dex completion, play mini games and compete with friends, and discover your new favorite weather app! FEATURES • Discover exciting encounters based on real-world weather • Dynamic appearances tied to live atmospheric conditions • Multiple weather types = multiple encounter paths • Custom pixel art that reflects real-time weather • Live moon-phase pixel art rendering • Connect with friends to share and view Dex status • Siri + Shortcuts integration • See where your discoveries on a 3D interactive globe • Apple Watch App with shared data • Severe Weather Notices • Detailed forecasts • Dynamic home screen widgets SKYDEX PRO • Skydex Pro is available as an annual subscription, or a one-time purchase. Here's what's included: • Eliminates ads • Unlocks alternate icons • Unlocks unlimited saved locations DISCLAIMER Pokemon-related text, images, trademarks, logos, and other materials are the intellectual property of The Pokemon Company and its affiliates. Skydex is an independent application and is not produced, endorsed, supported, or affiliated with The Pokemon Company International. Any references to Pokemon content are used for informational and reference purposes only. Weather data source: Apple Weather https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html Fallback data source: WeatherAPI https://www.weatherapi.com If you are a rights holder and believe your rights are being infringed, please contact us at support@raktech.app. TERMS & PRIVACY https://thatvirtualboy.com/privacy.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MySkyLabs

This app provides precise astronomical data for moon phases, eclipses, and celestial events. It offers detailed lunar calendars, eclipse predictions with multiple calculation engines, and cosmic weather updates. Advanced features include eclipse simulation and augmented reality views.

Highlights
  • Accurate moon phase and age data
  • Lunar calendar and moonrise/set times
  • Solar and lunar eclipse predictions
  • Cosmic weather event tracking
  • Supernova mode for eclipse simulation
  • Augmented reality eclipse viewing
Features
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MySkyLabs shows the Moon for any date: the phase, how bright it is, and when it rises and sets where you are. Choose a day within 100 years of today, or open the lunar calendar and move through the month. For your city, a map pin, or your current location, the app calculates moonrise, moonset, altitude, azimuth, distance, and the Moon's place in the sky. SOLAR AND LUNAR ECLIPSES Look up solar and lunar eclipses with three calculation levels: basic, scientific, and a level checked against NASA's eclipse canon. Each card shows the type, magnitude, duration, gamma, and Saros cycle. Search within five years of today is included. Eclipse Pro extends the search beyond that window. Where the calculation supports it, you can check visibility from your observing point. SPACE WEATHER Eclipse Pro adds space weather from NOAA: magnetic storms, solar flares, and solar wind, with severity and an archive for past dates. ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Small, medium, and large widgets. Medium and large layouts with the extra data are part of Eclipse Pro. ALSO IN MYSKYLABS • Notifications for full moon, new moon, supermoon, blue moon, and upcoming eclipses • Moon in a zodiac sign (tropical, sidereal, or astronomical) and the IAU constellation • A 2D or 3D Moon on the main screen • Supernova in Eclipse Pro: a visual theme, a 3D Moon scene, and AR • Astronomical calculations run on your device Eclipse Pro is monthly, yearly, or a one-time purchase. A subscription renews through your Apple ID unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends. Questions: mysky.app@tutamail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://slowa4628.github.io/mysky/privacy.html

Screenshots

Skydex4 screens
MySkyLabs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MySkyLabs at none against Skydex's 2. MySkyLabs also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (16 vs 26.4). Skydex's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Skydex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. MySkyLabs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skydex ships an update every 5 days, MySkyLabs fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Skydex versus MySkyLabs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkydexMySkyLabs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.416 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB254 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperrakTech LLCSTANISLAV KONCHAKOVSKII

Customer experience

Skydex

All ratings81 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.0%

MySkyLabs

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skydex

Subscriptions1
  • Skydex Ad Free Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Skydex Lifetime Ad Free$24.99
None

MySkyLabs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skydex free?
Skydex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySkyLabs free?
MySkyLabs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skydex or MySkyLabs have ads?
Neither Skydex nor MySkyLabs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skydex or MySkyLabs?
Skydex ships an update every 5 days, and MySkyLabs fortnightly. Most recently, Skydex was updated on November 11, 2026 and MySkyLabs on November 10, 2026.

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