StormCast vs ShadePilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StormCast
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Rain on the way? See where it’s moving. With StormCast, follow rain and lightning on the map and get alerts for the places you choose: home, work or your weekend destination. Check the radar alongside hourly forecasts to see how the weather could change. FOLLOW RAIN AND LIGHTNING • Rain radar with two hours of history and a movement forecast up to two hours ahead • Live lightning, with distance from your location • Storm cells with movement direction and speed • Satellite, temperature, wind and wave maps ALERTS FOR YOUR PLACES • Nearby lightning alerts with a customisable radius • Incoming rain alerts with updates as it approaches • Approaching storms with an estimated arrival time • Italian Civil Protection weather alerts for your places in Italy • Quiet hours configurable for each place CHECK THE DAYS AHEAD • Hourly and daily forecasts up to 14 days ahead • Forecast reliability index • Air quality, UV, pressure, visibility and marine data • Sunrise, sunset, daylight hours and moon phases • Recent nearby earthquakes, using INGV and USGS data START WITH YOUR FIRST PLACE Search for a location, explore the map and turn on monitoring. Allow notifications on your device to receive alerts. FREE, WITH OPTIONAL PREMIUM StormCast is free to download. Radar, lightning and forecasts are available with ads and a daily usage limit shown in the app. Push alerts remain active after your viewing time runs out. StormCast Premium removes ads and the time limit. It includes Display mode, which turns a tablet into a weather station, beyond the initial trial period. Premium is an annual subscription. The current price is shown in the app before purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled in your store account settings. Restore purchases using the same store account. Available in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish. Forecasts and alerts are estimates based on available data. They do not guarantee the timing or location of severe weather and do not replace official guidance or other personal safety measures. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.stormcastlab.com/privacy.html
ShadePilot
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ShadePilot at none against StormCast's shown. StormCast's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 | StormCast | ShadePilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simone Baldi | MO NOUR |
In-app purchases
StormCast
No in-app purchases
ShadePilot
No in-app purchases








