Comparison

Madeira Weather vs Astrospheric

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

Head to head
About

Madeira Weather

Get detailed weather forecasts for the Madeira Archipelago, including specific locations and high-resolution models. View forecasts on a map, access hourly predictions for up to three days, and check satellite imagery. Save favorite locations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Forecasts in a map view
  • Browse forecasts by locality
  • Detailed weather information
  • Save favorite locations
  • Satellite images of Madeira
  • Hourly forecasts up to 3 days
Features
Currently charting
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With ‘madeira Weather' you will never need to refer to highly complex websites or wait for the official weather report, to know the weather in the Madeira Archipelago. Now you can consult the weather forecast for any locality, including some strategic places like ‘Pico do Arieiro’, ‘Pico Ruivo’ and ‘Rabaçal’, well known other locations with fantastic views and walks. Connect your tablet or smartphone to the Internet, download a small data file and use your updated forecast for the rest of the day, no need for constant downloads and expensive bills. Unlike other weather services, the madeiraWeather uses high-resolution mathematical models. New functionalities will be added in the future. Do not hesitate to contact us and let us know your difficulties and suggestions! * Key Features * => Forecasts in a Map: quickly get a glimpse of the weather across the island, by viewing the forecast icons overlaid onto a map. Use the zoom to view full resolution. => All places: browse through a list of forecasts organized by locality. Besides icons representing the weather you may also view the predicted values for temperature, humidity and wind. Consult the legend for details on each icon. => More details: access more detailed weather information in each locality. => Favorites: want browse forecasts in a list of locations of your choice? Open sites individually and add them to your ‘Favorites’ list. => Satellite images: use this option to view the satellite images from EUMETSAT-RGB, centered over Madeira Archipelago. Sequence of images usually hosts data for three consecutive days, with snapshots available several times a day. => Time-navigation for up to three days, with hourly forecasts for all your favorite locations. Beyond three days any forecasting system becomes too unreliable to trust. * Some Notes * Forecasts are mathematical calculations and should be used with care. In fact, the information provided by ANY prediction systems is only indicative. As such, CIIMAR-Madeira cannot be held liable for any incorrect information and / or inaccuracy, and for any consequences that may arise.

About

Astrospheric

This app offers advanced weather forecasting and astronomical data for stargazers and astrophotographers. It provides detailed hourly forecasts, cloud and sky transparency reports, and alerts for celestial events. It also includes tools for astronomical societies and offline site setup.

Highlights
  • 84-hour hourly weather forecast
  • Ensemble cloud forecast
  • Kp index for Aurora
  • ISS flyover paths
  • Integrated smoke forecast
  • Sky and ground data
  • Rise and set times
  • Solar and Lunar eclipse data
Features
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Astrospheric provides advanced weather tools for professional astronomers and astrophotographers, and supports hundreds of astronomical societies with tools that help members stay connected. Are you using what the pros use? Features • 84 hour, hour-by-hour forecast • Free notification reminders for major astronomical events, customized for your location • Ensemble cloud forecast lets you quickly compare the major forecast models with hourly updates (Astrospheric Pro) • Extended cloud forecast • Kp index for Aurora viewing (and alerts with Pro) • International Space Station (ISS) flyover paths and times • Astrospheric is the only astronomy service that integrates the smoke forecast into the transparency report • Sky data: cloud, sky transparency, seeing • Ground data: wind, temperature, and humidity • Precise rise and set times for both the sun and moon • Get weather alerts when conditions meeting your requirements are met (Astrospheric Pro) • Details Solar and Lunar eclipse data Astronomical Societies • Stay connected with chat, image sharing, and event planning with all of your members. • Qualifying astronomical societies can get Pro features for all of their members Site Mode • Information necessary to quickly set up your GOTO tracking mount • Available even if you don’t have a network connection Astrospheric Professional is now available to enable Weather Alerts, Ensemble cloud forecast, and more! • Astrospheric Professional is billed monthly or yearly and will auto-renew unless turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. The renewal cost will be the same as the initial sign-up cost of the subscription. Any changes in cost will be communicated before renewal takes place. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings after purchase. A link to these settings is made available within Astrospheric "My Profile" for easy access. • The terms of use and privacy policy may be found at https://www.astrospheric.com/privacypolicy.php, purchasing a subscription shows agreement to these terms. PLEASE NOTE: Weather data is not available for Hawaii due to the domain area covered by the Canadian Meteorological Center. However, satellite and light pollution map layers, as well as other features will work in Hawaii. More information on Astrospherics forecast domain can be found here: https://www.astrospheric.com/dynamiccontent/datadomain.html

Screenshots

Madeira Weather4 screens
Astrospheric4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Astrospheric at 87% against Madeira Weather's 25%. Astrospheric also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.0). Madeira Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, chart position 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

Astrospheric is free to download; Madeira Weather costs $0.99 up front. Astrospheric sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Madeira Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Astrospheric holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astrospheric has 484 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Madeira Weather's written reviews are positive against 87% of Astrospheric's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Madeira Weather ships an update every 4 months, Astrospheric every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Madeira Weather versus Astrospheric: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMadeira WeatherAstrospheric
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (484 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews86.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2484 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#157#71 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAGENCIA REGIONAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INVESTIGACAO, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO - ASSOCIACAODaniel Fiordalis

Customer experience

Madeira Weather

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%

Astrospheric

All ratings481 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.9%

Bugs and requests

Madeira Weather

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Astrospheric

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashing or not loading on some devices
  • Inconsistent temperature and wind data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Notification system for clear skies
  • Widgets for quick access to data
  • More detailed transparency and seeing data
  • Ability to flip east and west in the app

In-app purchases

None

Madeira Weather

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Astrospheric

Subscriptions2
  • Astrospheric Pro Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Astrospheric Pro Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Madeira Weather free?
Madeira Weather costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astrospheric free?
Astrospheric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Madeira Weather or Astrospheric?
Astrospheric is rated higher. Madeira Weather averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Astrospheric averages 4.8 from 484 ratings.
Do Madeira Weather or Astrospheric have ads?
Neither Madeira Weather nor Astrospheric shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Madeira Weather or Astrospheric?
Madeira Weather ships an update every 4 months, and Astrospheric every 2 weeks. Most recently, Madeira Weather was updated on November 6, 2026 and Astrospheric on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Madeira Weather or Astrospheric?
Madeira Weather currently peaks at #157 in the App Store charts, and Astrospheric at #71. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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