ArtForecast vs Umbrella
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArtForecast
Experience daily weather through curated classic artwork. This app transforms forecasts into a visual journey, pairing real-time conditions with public domain paintings from global artists. Discover atmospheric art and learn about its context, making weather checks an inspiring, gallery-like experience.
- Classic artwork matched to current weather
- Curated public domain paintings
- Learn about artists and artwork context
- Simple, immersive design
- Share art and weather moments
- Daily changing experience
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See today’s weather through art. ArtForecast transforms the forecast into a beautiful visual experience by pairing real-time weather conditions with carefully selected classic artwork from around the world. Sunny skies, rainstorms, foggy mornings, and snowy evenings each reveal a different piece, turning everyday weather into something atmospheric, calming, and inspiring. Features * Classic artwork matched to current weather * Thoughtfully curated public domain paintings * Learn about the artist, artwork, and historical context * Simple, immersive design focused on the art * Share beautiful art + weather moments with friends * Daily changing experience based on local conditions ArtForecast is designed to make checking the weather feel less like a utility and more like visiting a living digital gallery. Perfect for lovers of art, atmosphere, design, and quiet daily routines.
Umbrella
Get detailed weather forecasts, personalized alerts, and intelligent insights for your daily life. Plan your commute, check air quality, and stay informed about conditions affecting your health and loved ones.
- Beautiful weather forecasts
- Hourly and 10-day outlooks
- Real-time updates
- Smart weather insights (feels like, rain chance, wind)
- Health-focused weather (allergies, air quality, UV)
- Personalized commute alerts
- Favorite locations tracking
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Umbrella - Your Smarter Weather Companion Stay one step ahead with beautiful weather forecasts, personalized alerts, and intelligent insights designed around your daily life. Umbrella helps you make better decisions before you leave home. Whether you're planning your commute, checking air quality, tracking UV levels, or keeping an eye on the weather for loved ones, Umbrella delivers the information that matters, when it matters. Features Beautiful Weather Forecasts Current conditions Hourly forecasts 10-day forecast Detailed weather information Real-time weather updates Smart Weather Insights Feels like temperature Chance of rain Wind speed and direction Humidity Visibility Pressure Sunrise and sunset UV Index Air Quality Index Smart Commute Planning Set your regular departure times and receive weather alerts before you travel, helping you prepare for changing conditions. Health-Aware Weather Stay informed about weather conditions that may affect allergies, air quality, heat, cold, and UV exposure. Your Favorite Places Quickly check the weather for the locations you care about most, from home and work to upcoming trips. People You Care About Keep an eye on weather conditions affecting family and friends, wherever they are. Personalized Notifications Receive timely weather alerts tailored to your locations, commute schedule, and preferences. Upgrade to Umbrella+ Unlock even more powerful features: Unlimited saved locations Family weather monitoring Health-sensitive weather alerts Smart commute notifications Premium weather insights Future premium features as they are released Built for Everyday Life Umbrella is not just another weather app. It is designed to help you plan your day with confidence, whether you are heading to work, going for a run, traveling, or simply deciding whether to take an umbrella. Simple. Beautiful. Intelligent. Download Umbrella today and stay one step ahead of the weather.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: ArtForecast at free against Umbrella's free with in-app purchases. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ArtForecast | Umbrella |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Swift | Umbrella Weather Ltd |
Customer experience
ArtForecast
Umbrella
In-app purchases
ArtForecast
No in-app purchases
Umbrella
No in-app purchases









