Comparison

Aiolos 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

Aiolos Weather

This app combines forecast models and local observations into a unified weather workspace. It offers detailed current conditions, wind tracking, and map exploration with multiple weather layers. Users can set alerts, customize dashboards, and choose from various temperature data sources.

Highlights
  • Hyperlocal weather workspace
  • Current conditions and AQI
  • Wind and gust tracking
  • Multi-layer weather maps
  • Customizable temperature sources
  • Weather alerts
  • Configurable dashboard widgets
Features
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Make sense of the weather around you and the places you care about. Aiolos brings forecasts, nearby observations and weather maps together in a customizable workspace. YOUR DAY, HOUR BY HOUR See current conditions and the week ahead, then open a day for rain, temperature and wind detail. Today's rain and temperature charts focus on the time remaining, from Now to midnight. Choose Celsius or Fahrenheit and your preferred wind units, including Beaufort. MAPS AND LOCAL OBSERVATIONS Explore street, terrain and satellite maps with weather overlays. Search for a city or address and save places for quick access. Where available, compare forecast-model temperatures with nearby National Observatory of Athens stations, airport METAR reports and Sensor.Community observations. Set the search radius and choose how available temperature sources are combined. THE DETAILS THAT MATTER TO YOU Follow wind and gusts, precipitation, air quality, humidity, pressure, cloud cover, UV, visibility and dew point. Choose and reorder dashboard widgets, and create weather alert rules for current and saved locations. ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES Use Aiolos on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. Optional Apple or Google sign-in syncs saved places, settings and alert rules. On Mac, check weather from the menu bar and choose whether Aiolos starts at login. English and Greek are supported. PRIVACY BY CHOICE An account is optional. Usage analytics and crash reporting are off unless you enable them in Config. Weather data and individual features vary by location, device and provider. Forecasts and alerts are informational and must not be used for emergency or life-safety decisions. Developed by Iliadis LLC. Support: info@iliadisllc.com.

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

Aiolos Weather4 screens
ShadePilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Aiolos Weather at 4 against ShadePilot's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Aiolos Weather versus ShadePilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAiolos WeatherShadePilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandros IliadisMO NOUR

In-app purchases

None

Aiolos Weather

No in-app purchases

None

ShadePilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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