Comparison

Nice Weather 2 vs BloomSky Weather

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

Head to head
About

Nice Weather 2

This app offers a clean and simple way to check the weather forecast. It provides up to 5 days of forecast data with visually appealing gradients and particle effects that adapt to current weather conditions. Interactive visualizations and customizable settings enhance the user experience.

Highlights
  • 5-day forecast
  • Interactive temperature/precipitation visualization
  • Weather-adaptive gradients and particle effects
  • Sunrise and sunset cues
  • Customizable interface
  • Automatic forecast updates
Features
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Nice Weather was designed with simplicity in mind to provide a clean and simple way to check the weather forecast. Wonderful features ---------------------- - Up to 5 days forecast for your location and added cities (limited to 1 city in free version) - Magnificent gradients and particle effects depending on the weather - Interactive visualization of temperatures and precipitations - Sunrise and sunset cues - Multiple units - Automatic forecast update - Customizable interface Usage hints ---------------------- - Slide your finger along the graph to see the evolution of the forecast - Slide on the time label or use the arrows to change days - Tap on center icons (thermometer, cloud, wind, compass) to change value - Tap on value label to switch between units - Tap on top-left icon to add cities and customize settings - The particles are moving depending on the speed and direction of the wind - Shake your device to refresh forecast Credits ---------------------- Weather data provided by OpenWeatherMap (http://openweathermap.org/). Privacy Policy ---------------------- http://alexiscreuzot.com/apps/nice-weather-2/privacy.html Special thanks ---------------------- Hillrich Stephan Müller (German Translation) Jeremy Paul (Design advices)

About

BloomSky Weather

See live weather through real-time images and time-lapses from a global network of weather cameras. Get accurate, local reports with visual data and forecasts. Explore conditions at popular locations worldwide.

Highlights
  • Live weather reporting
  • Real-time camera images
  • Time-lapse videos
  • Local weather forecasts
  • Interactive weather map
  • Favorite weather stations
Features
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Access live weather reporting, real-time pictures, time-lapses, and forecasts from BloomSky weather cameras around the world. Sun, rain, clouds, fog, and storms - all clearly visible from a network of local stations, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the weather conditions when you need it. Accurate and Local: • Up-to-the-minute images from a network of local weather cameras replaces unreliable weather icons to give an accurate weather report • An easy to understand color system accurately displays temperature, humidity, air pressure, and UV exposure • An hour by hour temperature graph provides a forecast for each location • Use the ‘Explore’ tab to view a map of BloomSky weather cameras; tap the map icon for a glimpse of the location’s view Visual: • Immersive time-lapse videos provide an overview of an entire day’s weather • Combine traditional weather data with an image to get a true understanding of the conditions Customize: • Save frequently viewed weather stations in a ‘favorite list’ for quick reference and side by side comparison • Choose between numerical data or easy to understand descriptions for common weather components such as dew point, air pressure, and UV exposure And more… • Share weather images and time-lapse videos directly to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or download for later • View the conditions at popular locations such as national parks, landmarks, hiking and biking trails, ski resorts, golf courses, and Hotels • Coming soon: wind speed, direction, and rainfall via the new BloomSky Storm anemometer and rain sensor What people are saying: “I found myself fascinated not only by watching the sun arc across the sky above my home, but also watching time-lapse videos of weather patterns recorded from the Bay Area to Paris.” - San Francisco Chronicle Feedback: We’d love to hear from you! If you love the BloomSky experience, please rate and review us in the App store. If you have questions or suggestions, reach out to us at info@bloomsky.com. Privacy policy: To learn about our privacy policy, please go to https://www.bloomsky.com/legal/privacy/.

Screenshots

Nice Weather 23 screens
BloomSky Weather3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nice Weather 2 at 65% against BloomSky Weather's 29%. Nice Weather 2 also leads on rating (2.8 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). BloomSky Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (110 vs 8). On price, ads 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. Nice Weather 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BloomSky Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nice Weather 2 holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BloomSky Weather has 110 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Nice Weather 2's written reviews are positive against 29% of BloomSky Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nice Weather 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, BloomSky Weather every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Nice Weather 2 versus BloomSky Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNice Weather 2BloomSky Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (8 ratings) — better2.2 (110 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better29.1% of reviews
Number of ratings8110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexis Creuzot天津瞰天科技有限责任公司

Customer experience

Nice Weather 2

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative27.4%

BloomSky Weather

All ratings109 ratings
Positive25.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative64.2%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive29.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative60.5%

User reviews

Nice Weather 2

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Sleek and simple interface
  • 👍 Visually appealing design
  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 👍 Unique weather visualization

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate weather data
  • 💰 Paid features behind paywall
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

BloomSky Weather

From 110 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📸 Excellent time-lapse video capture feature
  • 🎥 High-quality sky camera and imagery
  • 🌍 Community feature to view other weather stations
  • 📊 Real-time weather data collection
  • ⚡ Reliable hardware performance (when functional)

Room to improve

  • 💀 Company appears defunct/out of business
  • 🔌 Complete service shutdown without notice
  • 📱 App crashes frequently and is unstable
  • ❌ Core features no longer functional (time-lapse, live photos)
  • 🚫 No customer support or communication

Bugs and requests

Nice Weather 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Incorrect weather data displayed
  • Time and date not updating properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add weather widget
  • Allow setting default location
  • Show chance of precipitation
  • Improve location detection accuracy

BloomSky Weather

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes when viewing time-lapse videos
  • App hangs after entering login credentials
  • WiFi connection drops after updates
  • Time-lapse feature completely non-functional
  • Live photo feed not updating or showing stale data
Show 11 more
  • Weather Underground data sync failures
  • Wind speed sensor reports zero when spinning
  • Rain gauge fails to count rainfall
  • Favorites list disappears or goes offline
  • App crashes when scrolling through data
  • Slider for image navigation is unreliable
  • Battery level indicators show incorrect values
  • Storm device data missing from app UI
  • Device registration no longer works
  • Server connectivity failures
  • Dead links throughout app and website

Requested features

18 requests
  • Historical weather data and graphs
  • iPad-specific app version
  • Apple Watch app
  • Apple TV app improvements
  • Data export functionality
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  • Pause and frame-by-frame time-lapse viewing
  • Wind chill and heat index calculations
  • Daily high/low temperature summaries
  • Customizable rainfall time periods (not midnight-midnight)
  • Live preview during device installation
  • On-demand photo capture
  • Weather Underground integration improvements
  • Landscape mode support
  • Detailed data visualization in app (not just dashboard)
  • UV index algorithm fixes
  • Battery percentage display instead of icon
  • Sunrise/sunset time information
  • Today screen widget

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nice Weather 2

One-time1
  • Nice Weather 2 Pro$3.99
None

BloomSky Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nice Weather 2 free?
Nice Weather 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BloomSky Weather free?
BloomSky Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nice Weather 2 or BloomSky Weather?
Nice Weather 2 is rated higher. Nice Weather 2 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BloomSky Weather averages 2.2 from 110 ratings.
Do Nice Weather 2 or BloomSky Weather have ads?
Neither Nice Weather 2 nor BloomSky Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nice Weather 2 or BloomSky Weather?
Nice Weather 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and BloomSky Weather every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nice Weather 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and BloomSky Weather on November 1, 2026.

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