Comparison

Sunova Weather vs ShadePilot

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

Head to head
About

Sunova Weather

A privacy-focused weather app offering honest forecasts and detailed conditions. It provides minute-by-minute rain predictions, extended outlooks, and personalized UV guidance, all without subscriptions, accounts, or ads. The app even grades its own forecast accuracy.

Highlights
  • Honest weather data presentation
  • Minute-by-minute rain forecast
  • 72-hour hourly and 10-day outlook
  • Animated precipitation radar
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Personalized UV guidance
  • Smart Planner for outdoor activities
Features
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Sunova is a weather app built on a simple promise: radical honesty and total privacy. NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. There is no sign-up, no subscription, no analytics, and no backend server. Your weather data flows directly from public weather APIs to your device. Location coordinates are rounded to roughly 111 meters before any request leaves your phone, and your position is never stored anywhere but on your device. HONEST BY DESIGN Most weather apps hide missing data behind blank dashes. Sunova tells you what it knows and what it doesn't. If radar frames aren't available, you'll see a message — not an empty map. If forecast data lags behind what's actually happening outside, Sunova reconciles its current conditions against minute-by-minute nowcast data so the headline matches the sky. EVERYTHING YOU NEED • Current conditions with feels-like, dew point, wind direction, pressure, visibility, and gusts • Minute-by-minute rain nowcast for the next hour, in plain language • 72-hour hourly forecast and 10-day outlook • Animated precipitation radar with playback, past and future frames • Severe weather alerts from official sources (NWS for the US, Environment Canada) • Air quality (US + EU AQI), pollen, and UV index detail screens • Personalized UV guidance: burn-time estimates and SPF recommendations based on your skin type • Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase — computed on your device • Smart Planner: at-a-glance scores for running, cycling, gardening, BBQ, stargazing, and more • What to Wear suggestions and a one-line daily summary • Local notifications for severe weather, rain, temperature extremes, and a daily briefing — scheduled entirely on your device, with quiet hours HOW IT CHECKS THE FORECAST Sunova even grades itself: the Forecast Accuracy screen compares what was forecast for yesterday against what actually happened, using real historical data. When there isn't enough history yet, it says so — no fabricated scores. FREE MEANS FREE Sunova is completely free. No premium tier, no locked features, no upsells. Weather data comes from free, open public APIs (Open-Meteo, RainViewer, NWS, Environment Canada), and the app credits every source. Your weather. Your device. Nobody watching.

About

ShadePilot

Features
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Stay Safe During Heatwaves with ShadePilot ShadePilot is your personal heat safety and UV protection app that helps you stay safe during hot weather, heatwaves, and extreme temperatures. Get real-time weather, UV Index, Heat Risk Index, hydration reminders, sunscreen reminders, and smart daily recommendations to help you make better decisions outdoors. Monitor current weather conditions, track the UV Index, check hourly and 7-day weather forecasts, receive personalized heat safety guidance, and discover the best time to go outside. Whether you are walking, running, cycling, hiking, working outdoors, traveling, or spending time with family, ShadePilot helps you prepare for hot weather and reduce the risk of heat-related illness. FEATURES - Heat Risk Index - Live UV Index - Real-Time Weather - Current Temperature - Feels Like Temperature - Humidity - Peak Heat Time - Peak UV Time - Hourly Weather Forecast - 7-Day Weather Forecast - Best Time to Go Outside - Personalized Daily Recommendations - Hydration Tracker - Water Intake Logging - Hydration Reminders - Sunscreen Reminder - Sun Exposure Timer - Heat Illness Warning Signs - Multiple Saved Locations - Privacy-First Design SMART DAILY RECOMMENDATIONS ShadePilot transforms weather and UV data into simple actions you can follow every day. Recommendations include: - Stay in the shade - Drink more water - Apply sunscreen - Reapply sunscreen when needed - Wear lightweight clothing - Wear a hat and UV-protective sunglasses - Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat - Exercise during cooler morning or evening hours - Take regular cooling breaks - Watch for signs of heat exhaustion and dehydration WEATHER, UV INDEX AND HEAT Stay informed with accurate weather information including: - Live Weather - Hourly Forecast - 7-Day Forecast - UV Index - Heat Risk Index - Feels Like Temperature - Humidity - Peak Heat Hours - Peak UV Hours - Best Outdoor Times HYDRATION Track your daily water intake, monitor hydration progress, and receive reminders to help you stay hydrated during hot weather, outdoor work, walking, running, hiking, cycling, travel, and other outdoor activities. SUN SAFETY Protect yourself from harmful UV exposure with sunscreen reminders, a sun exposure timer, UV Index monitoring, and practical sun safety guidance to help reduce the risk of sunburn and heat-related illness. HEAT SAFETY Learn to recognize common warning signs of: - Heat Exhaustion - Heat Stroke - Dehydration - Heat Cramps - Severe Sunburn ShadePilot provides practical heat safety guidance to help you prepare for heatwaves, high UV conditions, dangerous temperatures, and extreme weather. PRIVACY Your privacy comes first. - No account required - No advertising - No unnecessary tracking - Local data storage - Built using Apple's privacy-focused technologies DISCLAIMER ShadePilot provides general heat, weather, UV, hydration, and sun safety information. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. Always follow guidance from local authorities during extreme weather events and seek professional medical advice when needed EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592793235420 Need help or have a suggestion? We’d love to hear from you — reach us at : speakrclearly@gmail.com

Screenshots

Sunova Weather4 screens
ShadePilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sunova Weather at 15.1 against ShadePilot's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Sunova Weather versus ShadePilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunova WeatherShadePilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOKESH KUMAR GUTTAPALEMMO NOUR

In-app purchases

None

Sunova Weather

No in-app purchases

None

ShadePilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sunova Weather free?
Sunova Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShadePilot free?
ShadePilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sunova Weather or ShadePilot have ads?
Neither Sunova Weather nor ShadePilot shows ads.

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