Comparison

Folklore Weather vs Plumicast

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

Head to head
About

Folklore Weather

Features
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Step into the shadows. Folklore Weather is not your typical weather app—it is a premium, highly immersive atmospheric engine that blends real-time meteorological data with the chilling beauty of global folklore, myths, and legends. Whether it's a thunderstorm brewing over the horizon or a dense fog rolling into your city, Folklore Weather transforms your daily forecast into a cinematic experience. Watch as the weather outside summons terrifying and beautiful entities to your screen, from the wailing spirit of La Llorona during heavy rain, to the chilling gaze of the Wendigo in the freezing snow. A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE WEATHER • Real-Time Forecasting: Accurate current conditions, hourly graphs, and a full 10-day forecast. • Atmospheric Soundscapes: Put your headphones on. Every theme and weather condition is accompanied by high-fidelity ambient audio—from the crackle of vampire fires to the eerie, ghostly drones of clear night skies. • Dynamic Particle Effects: Watch rain, snow, and digital glitches react and fall in real-time across high-resolution, dark-art backgrounds. THE MYTHIC LORE SYSTEM • Curated Themes: Unlock and explore beautiful, terrifying themes including the Plague Doctor, White Lady, Oni, Ripper, Chupacabra, and more. • The Lore Library: Dive deep into the historical roots and legends of each entity. Read the dark history, pre-colonial roots, and mythic warnings associated with your current atmospheric companion. • Mythic Metrics: Track the celestial bodies with our Chariot (Sun) and Moon cycle trackers to know exactly when the shadows will fall. AI-POWERED "JOURNAL" INSIGHTS • Generate custom, localized "Atmospheric Synthesis" reports using our on-device heuristic engine. Receive dark, thematic protocols on what to wear, how to behave, and what omens to look out for based on your city's exact weather conditions. PREMIUM DESIGN • Built entirely around a sleek, glass-morphism interface with deep reds, harsh shadows, and smooth micro-animations. Folklore Weather is a masterclass in modern, dark-mode UI design. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Plumicast

Features
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Plumicast turns the forecast into a quick, glanceable outfit plan. Open it once in the morning and you'll know what to wear, what to pack, and what the day actually feels like, without scrolling through a wall of weather data. WHAT TO WEAR, NOT JUST THE WEATHER Plumicast reads the forecast and tells you in plain language how the day will feel and how to dress for it. Layers, jacket, umbrella, sunscreen, accessories, all tailored to the conditions you're actually going out in. MEET PLUMI Plumi is a cloud mascot who dresses for the weather alongside you. Sun, rain, snow, wind, or a cold night, the scene matches what's actually happening outside so you feel the forecast the moment you open the app. MODES FOR HOW YOU LIVE Switch between Daily, Work, and Workout modes to get guidance tuned to the moment. Active mode nudges the perceived-temperature up so you don't overdress for an outdoor workout. TUNED TO HOW YOU FEEL Run hot or cold? Tell Plumicast once and every outfit recommendation adapts to your comfort. Averages don't dress you, you do. HOURLY AT A GLANCE See the hours ahead with temperature, precipitation, and wind, so you can pick the right moment to head out or take the dog for a walk. HOME-SCREEN WIDGET Pin Plumi and the day's outfit to your iOS home or lock screen. Small and medium sizes, updated in the background so the prep is already waiting for you when you pick up your phone. PLUMICAST PRO Pro unlocks home and lock-screen widgets and power-user features. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://plumicast.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://plumicast.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Folklore Weather4 screens
Plumicast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plumicast at every 3 days against Folklore Weather's every 10 days. Plumicast also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Folklore Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Plumicast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folklore Weather ships an update every 10 days, Plumicast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Folklore Weather versus Plumicast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolklore WeatherPlumicast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB63 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMarvin NikijuluwFlorian Deuerlein

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Folklore Weather

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Plumicast

Subscriptions2
  • Plumicast Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Plumicast Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plumicast Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Folklore Weather free?
Folklore Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plumicast free?
Plumicast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Folklore Weather or Plumicast have ads?
Neither Folklore Weather nor Plumicast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Folklore Weather or Plumicast?
Folklore Weather ships an update every 10 days, and Plumicast every 3 days. Most recently, Folklore Weather was updated on October 26, 2026 and Plumicast on October 21, 2026.

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