# BloomSky Weather vs Risetide

The clearest difference is price: BloomSky Weather at Free against Risetide's $0.99. BloomSky Weather also leads on ratings volume (110 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Risetide's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

BloomSky Weather is free to download; Risetide costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Risetide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BloomSky Weather has 110 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BloomSky Weather | Risetide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.2 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomsky-weather/id978094420/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risetide-sun-clock/id6756859044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [天津瞰天科技有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345823767) | [Griffin Long](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777769352) |

## What reviewers say

### BloomSky Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomsky-weather/id978094420)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💀 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Historical weather data and graphs
- iPad-specific app version
- Apple Watch app
- Apple TV app improvements
- Data export functionality


### Risetide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risetide-sun-clock/id6756859044)

This app provides a real-time countdown to sunrise and sunset with a minimalist interface. It offers accurate solar calculations, customizable widgets, and Live Activities for dynamic island integration. Enjoy beautiful design and comprehensive accessibility features without any data collection.

**Highlights:** Real-time sunrise/sunset countdown, Accurate solar calculations, Home/Lock Screen widgets, Live Activities integration, Location-aware tracking, Day statistics (day length, golden hour), Beautiful gradient backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BloomSky Weather free?

BloomSky Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Risetide free?

Risetide costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BloomSky Weather or Risetide?

Risetide is rated higher. BloomSky Weather averages 2.2 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Risetide averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BloomSky Weather or Risetide have ads?

Neither BloomSky Weather nor Risetide shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*