Comparison

Vesper Sky vs ClearNight

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

Head to head
About

Vesper Sky

Features
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Vesper Sky is an editorial weather app. Where other apps give you a grid of numbers, Vesper Sky gives you a sentence about the sky — the kind a thoughtful friend would write if they'd just stepped outside. It isn't for the storm chaser or the pilot. It's for the person who opens a weather app three times before noon and wants the one line that tells them whether the jacket was the right choice. VESPER SKY INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION • Proprietary ML sunset forecasting — built on years of observed sky data, the model grades its own predictions and tracks accuracy over time • Atmospheric inputs — cloud cover, humidity, pressure, and sun position fed through a premium scoring pipeline • Editorial wardrobe & style briefs — AI-generated fiber notes (merino, linen, boucle) written for the day's actual conditions, not generic temperature bands • Dynamic Island + Live Activities for sunset countdown • Home Screen widgets — 7 kinds, all sizes • Apple Watch app with sunset complications SIGNATURE FEATURES — Sunset Verify: rate the sky you actually saw. Vesper Sky scores itself against your rating and builds your verification history over time. — The Sky tab: live radar overlaid on a custom dark map, with an editorial card that tells you in plain language what the atmosphere is doing right now — not just in numbers. — What to Wear: three silhouettes (woman, man, child) with biometric-accurate outfit recommendations, each fabric chosen for the day's precise feels-like temperature, humidity, and wind. — Journal: every sunset you rated, every outfit you built, every sky that meant something — saved to your device, never uploaded. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY Vesper Sky is built like an instrument, not an ad-supported utility. The color system is monochrome: pure white telemetry with Solar Gold and Frosted Indigo accents where intensity matters. The map is Deep Navy Clay. The typography is Sofia Pro for body, futura-pt for display. Every surface earns the word "premium." Weather, worth reading. PRICING & TRIAL Vesper Sky is a paid app with a 3-day free trial. After trial: • Monthly — $2.99/mo • Annual — $24.99/yr (saves 30%) • Lifetime — $59.99 (one-time, no subscription) Cancel any time in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. PRIVACY Vesper Sky does not sell your data. Photos stay on your device. Journal entries stay on your device. Anonymous location is sent to weather providers only to return weather for where you are. Full privacy policy: https://vespersky.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://vespersky.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://vespersky.ai/privacy Support: brief@vespersky.ai

About

ClearNight

This app provides a simple, plain-language forecast for sky conditions, indicating when the weather is suitable for stargazing or outdoor night activities. It helps users decide if the sky is clear and dark enough for their plans.

Highlights
  • Sky condition forecast
  • Cloud cover and moon phase
  • Darkness level prediction
  • Favorite spot saving
  • At-a-glance verdict
  • Optional clearing alerts
Features
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Know the sky before you go outside. ClearNight tells you when the sky is actually worth looking at — clear enough, dark enough, tonight or this weekend. Built for campers, families planning a night under the stars, and anyone who's ever stepped outside and wondered if it was worth it. Get a plain-language read on your exact spot: cloud cover, moon phase, and how dark it'll really get — not just weather, but sky weather. • Save your favorite camping and stargazing spots • See tonight's verdict at a glance — go, wait, or don't bother • Optional alerts when the sky clears up near you • Works for backyard glances and weekend trips alike The sky doesn't announce itself. ClearNight does.

Screenshots

Vesper Sky4 screens
ClearNight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ClearNight at every 2 days against Vesper Sky's monthly. 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. Vesper Sky sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ClearNight 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

Vesper Sky ships an update monthly, ClearNight every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Vesper Sky versus ClearNight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesper SkyClearNight
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSimplifyMe LLCStrange Glyph, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vesper Sky

Subscriptions2
  • Vesper3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Vesper Annual3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Vesper Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

ClearNight

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Vesper Sky free?
Vesper Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClearNight free?
ClearNight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vesper Sky or ClearNight have ads?
Neither Vesper Sky nor ClearNight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vesper Sky or ClearNight?
Vesper Sky ships an update monthly, and ClearNight every 2 days. Most recently, Vesper Sky was updated on October 2, 2026 and ClearNight on October 19, 2026.

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