Comparison

WheatherPlan vs Sky Desk

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

Head to head
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.

About

Sky Desk

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See what is happening across Earth and space in one calm daily dashboard. Sky Desk brings together NASA imagery, solar activity, space weather, near-Earth objects, earthquakes, natural events and Moon data in one clear, visual experience. Start with NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day, then explore the latest signals from the Sun, space around Earth and our planet itself. ≋ FREE FEATURES INCLUDE ≋ • NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day See today’s APOD image with its NASA description, source and credit, plus recent Astronomy Pictures from previous days. • Solar Activity & Space Weather Follow X-ray activity, Kp index, solar wind conditions and key space weather indicators. • NOAA Space Weather Information View official NOAA/SWPC alerts and space weather information when available. • Near-Earth Objects Explore asteroids and other near-Earth objects with estimated size, speed, close-approach distance and potential hazard status. • Natural Events Follow active and recent events from NASA EONET, including wildfires, tropical storms and volcanic activity. • Earthquakes See recent USGS earthquakes with magnitude, location, depth and tsunami information where available. • Moon Phase Check the current Moon phase, illumination percentage and Moon age. • Mission Brief Get a quick summary of notable activity from the last 24 hours across space and Earth. • Frame Mode Turn your iPad into a calm full-screen space display with rotating NASA imagery. • Library Keep interesting images and recently viewed content together for easy access. ≋ SKY DESK PREMIUM ≋ Sky Desk Premium is optional and requires an auto-renewable subscription. Premium unlocks additional paid features including: • Extended Frame Mode • Priority alert features • Favorites and private library features • Advanced dashboard personalization Sky Desk is designed for people who want to stay curious without opening several separate science, astronomy and monitoring apps. Use it as a daily space briefing, a solar activity monitor, an Earth activity dashboard or a beautiful NASA display on your desk. Data sources include NASA, NOAA/SWPC and USGS. ≋ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ≋ • 7-day free trial for eligible new users • After the trial, access continues with an annual auto-renewable subscription • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings on your device • Price may vary by country or region and is shown before purchase Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Image credits: NASA and the Hubble Heritage Team ≋≋ Terms of Use ≋≋ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WheatherPlan4 screens
Sky Desk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WheatherPlan at none against Sky Desk'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. Sky Desk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WheatherPlan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
WheatherPlan versus Sky Desk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWheatherPlanSky Desk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDidac FernandezDaniel Miara

In-app purchases

None

WheatherPlan

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sky Desk

Subscriptions2
  • Sky Desk Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Sky Desk Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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