# SkyBit vs Cedar Weather

The clearest difference is rating: SkyBit at 5.0 against Cedar Weather's 4.0. Cedar Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyBit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Cedar Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

SkyBit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

SkyBit ships an update every 2 months, Cedar Weather every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyBit | Cedar Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skybit/id6775330876/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cedar-weather/id6781992083/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdullah Onur SIMSEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895987437) | [Florian Ignat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862151490) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyBit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skybit/id6775330876)

Experience weather forecasts visualized as a charming 16-bit world. Watch pixelated scenes dynamically change with real-time conditions, from rain to sunshine. Offers detailed forecasts and customizable retro themes for your phone and watch.

**Highlights:** Dynamic 16-bit weather scenes, Hourly and 10-day forecasts, Customizable pixel-art themes, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch app and complications, Detailed current conditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkyBit PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Lo-fi Beats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Tokyo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Persian Tile | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nordic Minimal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mediterranean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Winter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sakura | $0.99 | one-time |
| Synthwave | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cottagecore | $0.99 | one-time |


### Cedar Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cedar-weather/id6781992083)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyBit free?

SkyBit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cedar Weather free?

Cedar Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SkyBit or Cedar Weather?

SkyBit is rated higher. SkyBit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cedar Weather averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SkyBit or Cedar Weather have ads?

SkyBit shows ads; Cedar Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkyBit or Cedar Weather?

SkyBit ships an update every 2 months, and Cedar Weather every 9 days. Most recently, SkyBit was updated on November 13, 2026 and Cedar Weather on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*