Miss Dark Sky? Here Are 5 Top Weather Apps for iPhone

[MacRumors]

Dark Sky was one of the most popular weather apps for iPhone, but after being bought by Apple, the app has officially shut down. With Dark Sky now no longer working, it has left many of its loyal users wondering what weather app they should now use.

Users loved Dark Sky thanks to its UI, rich and insightful weather information, and real-time alerts and notifications. Apple bought Dark Sky in 2020 and ported over many of its features into the stock weather app on iPhone. Below, we've listed five popular weather apps for iPhone, according to the App Store. All of the apps are free, but some of them have subscriptions to unlock additional in-app features.

1. Apple Weather

The Apple Weather app comes pre-installed on every iPhone. The app uses data from multiple sources and has seen a major facelift in the last year with richer weather information, thanks to Apple's purchase of Dark Sky. Apple Weather includes real-time alerts, notifications, and warnings for heavy rain, hurricanes, and more in select areas. Apple Weather is entirely free to use. [Direct Link]

2. CARROT Weather

CARROT Weather is one of the most popular weather apps on iPhone, thanks to its unique design and personality. Unlike most weather apps, CARROT Weather has a sense of personality with snarky and sometimes "overkill" comments and commentary about the weather. On top of its unique character, the app has insightful and rich weather information, with an in-app subscription unlocking additional features such as notifications, widgets, and more. [Direct Link]

3. AccuWeather

AccuWeather is one of the oldest weather apps on iPhone, built on the data provided by AccuWeather. AccuWeather has rich and advanced weather data, supported by satellite imagery and its trademarked "Superior Accuracy" approach to weather. AccuWeather is free on the App Store but does have an in-app subscription that unlocks additional features. [Direct Link]

4. Weather Channel

The #1 App Store weather app for iPhone, the Weather Channel is one of the most common and mainstream weather apps people use. With all the typical weather features, Weather Channel provides a free, ad-supported experience on iPhone, with a subscription to enable an ad-free experience, up to 15-minute forecasts, 72-hour future-looking radar predictions, and more. [Direct Link]

5. NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast

For users in the United States, an appealing app may be NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast. The app uses rich weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which helps the app provide timely and real-time information on storms, wildfires, hurricanes, drought, and more. The free app comes with a subscription that unlocks more detailed forecasts, an ad-free experience, customization features, and more. [Direct Link]

Article Link: Miss Dark Sky? Here Are 5 Top Weather Apps for iPhone

 

[woolypants]

Anybody from the UK reading this? A big issue with a lot of these apps is that they use third-rate weather services that don't have the accuracy, knowledge or reputation of the Met Office. Are there any weather apps (aside from the Met Office's own) that use Met Office data? Even the BBC doesn't nowadays.

 

[TwoBytes]

I just want the dark sky features to be FULLY integrated into apple weather so I can finally have one weather app.


To pick a day and hour and check

-Cloud cover which apple weather doesn't to see if you should have a picnic or if you are vitamin d deprived.

-Rain percentage PER HOUR

-Suhine per HOUR


It might not be totally accurate but it sure helps plans if you're going to walk/drive, have a picnic, meet someone outside, get some sunshine, plan a beach day, etc.

 

[macdisciple]

I have not seen the others, but I like Ventusky and all the overlays.

 

[Blaine]

I use Apple's built in weather app, carrot weather, and the weather channel

 

[turbineseaplane]

I admit… I have old school NWS bookmarks set up for each of my weather locations.

Nothing beats it for my usages and how I enjoy comprehending upcoming weather as a pilot

Apple WX app works in a pinch in new places for me

 

[DocMultimedia]

Carrot with a subscription let's you change themes and customize. Takes a bit of customization, but you can nearly duplicate the Dark Sky GUI. And it's much more fun you big pile of moose poop. (You need to know Carrot to know what I mean by that) 😀

I had to go with that one.

I also got Weather Strip that is also great for a super quick look at weather in a nice graphical way. It has really nice widgets for lock and regular screens.

 

[ececlv]

openweather seems good

 

[JCCL]

I’ve never felt the need to use anything beyond the Apple Weather app TBH, but always sucks to see apps that people found useful to disappear. Hope this continues to help the Apple app improve.

 

[Piscestg]

Apple Weather is garbage on my watches. Ever since it was updated some weeks ago the complication on my watches is screwed up. It will first show Cupertino's weather until I open the weather. Then it corrects to my saved location of home. But when I turn the watch on the next time it comes up with Cupertino again. I deleted the app from my phone and downloaded Fox Weather which has a similar watch complication. It works great.

 

[kiranmk2]

Anybody from the UK reading this? A big issue with a lot of these apps is that they use third-rate weather services that don't have the accuracy, knowledge or reputation of the Met Office. Are there any weather apps (aside from the Met Office's own) that use Met Office data? Even the BBC doesn't nowadays.

In the UK here - I loved Dark Sky as it was pretty accurate. Have gone back to Apple Weather for now (the main thing I liked in Dark Sky was the precipitation predictions which seems to have migrated)

Apple Weather is garbage on my watches. Ever since it was updated some weeks ago the complication on my watches is screwed up. It will first show Cupertino's weather until I open the weather. Then it corrects to my saved location of home. But when I turn the watch on the next time it comes up with Cupertino again. I deleted the app from my phone and downloaded Fox Weather which has a similar watch complication. It works great.

Dark Sky had a great complication that showed the temperature range and conditions (e.g. an umbrella) - with Apple Weather I now need two complications to show this - one for chance of rain and one for temperature range.

 

[everlast3434]

I really like Hello Weather! Been using it for a few years. They have a LOT of widget support!

 

[ScreenSavers]

I tried Carrot because it has an option to configure it EXACTLY like Dark Sky. But it was just way too expensive. Sorry but $40 per year is just too much for a weather app.

 

[Hypereides]

Dark Sky was one of the most popular weather apps for iPhone, but after being bought by Apple, the app has officially shut down. With Dark Sky now no longer working, it has left many of its loyal users wondering what weather app they should now use.

Users loved Dark Sky thanks to its UI, rich and insightful weather information, and real-time alerts and notification. Apple bought Dark Sky in 2020 and ported over many of its features into the stock weather app on iPhone. Below, we've listed five popular weather apps for iPhone, according to the App Store. All of the apps are free, but some of them have subscriptions to unlock additional in-app features.

1. Apple Weather

The Apple Weather app comes pre-installed on every iPhone. The app uses data from multiple sources and has seen a major facelift in the last year with richer weather information, thanks to Apple's purchase of Dark Sky. Apple Weather includes real-time alerts, notifications, and warnings for heavy rain, hurricanes, and more in select areas. Apple Weather is entirely free to use. [Direct Link]

2. CARROT Weather

CARROT Weather is one of the most popular weather apps on iPhone, thanks to its unique design and personality. Unlike most weather apps, CARROT Weather has a sense of personality with snarky and sometimes "overkill" comments and commentary about the weather. On top of its unique character, the app has insightful and rich weather information, with an in-app subscription unlocking additional features such as notifications, widgets, and more. [Direct Link]

3. AccuWeather

AccuWeather is one of the oldest weather apps on iPhone, built on the data provided by AccuWeather. AccuWeather has rich and advanced weather data, supported by satellite imagery and its trademarked "Superior Accuracy" approach to weather. AccuWeather is free on the App Store but does have an in-app subscription that unlocks additional features. [Direct Link]

4. Weather Channel

The #1 App Store weather app for iPhone, the Weather Channel is one of the most common and mainstream weather apps people use. With all the typical weather features, Weather Channel provides a free, ad-supported experience on iPhone, with a subscription to enable an ad-free experience, up to 15-minute forecasts, 72-hour future-looking radar predictions, and more. [Direct Link]

5. NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast

For users in the United States, an appealing app may be NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast. The app uses rich weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which helps the app provide timely and real-time information on storms, wildfires, hurricanes, drought, and more. The free app comes with a subscription that unlocks more detailed forecasts, an ad-free experience, customization features, and more. [Direct Link]

Article Link: Miss Dark Sky? Here Are 5 Top Weather Apps for iPhone

I like Weather Bug https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weatherbug-weather-forecasts-and-alerts/id1059074180?mt=12 and for Radar I like NOAA Dual Radar by Shuksan Software https://apps.apple.com/app/id827141249 - Excellent Hi-Res Maps and FREE 💨☀️

 

[nvmls]

I like the stock App, but sadly as with anything Apple these days, after some traveling & depending the location, it has gotten worse in terms of accurately telling the weather, as if the data isn't the right one. Like sometimes it's showing sunny weather when it's raining and sky completely gray, or it says 8 continued hours of 80-100% rain chance and not a single drop, & sky not even cloudy. 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

[stavibeats]

in 2023 I need my weather app to have a great lock screen widget & home screen widget. Apple Weather does a great job with the new dark sky features but the widgets leave much to be desired - Carrot weather fills that gap for me.

 

[martint235]

I’m happy with Apple Weather. I walk my dog for around 2 hours a day and AW has proved very reliable in my location (I’d say to within 5 mins of telling me it is going to rain). Other aspects od the weather are less important to me

 

[sparkinstx]

The WeatherBug app now supports Tempest home weather stations, so those can show up as locations in WeatherBug. One of the middle schools in my town has a WeatherBug station, but it stopped showing up as a WeatherBug location over a year ago. I contacted the school district's IT department and found out that the interface that connected it to the Internet had died. The teacher that had gotten the station installed years ago is no longer with the district, and the district decided it didn't want to spend the money to replace the hardware.

Now that WeatherBug supports Tempest, a Tempest station nearby is now reporting data.

 

[MrMojo1]

Apple Weather is basic & okay.
Weather Mate (Pro) is a good weather app.

‎Weather Mate Pro - Forecast

‎Meet Weather Mate. The most hyperlocal, accurate and beautiful weather app on the app store. It combines cutting edge weather forecasting with beautifully crafted UI design to deliver the most accurate climate information suitable for both basic and advanced users. What differentiates Weather...

apps.apple.com

‎Weather Mate - NOAA Radar Maps

‎Meet Weather Mate. The most hyperlocal, accurate and beautiful weather app on the app store. It combines cutting edge weather forecasting with beautifully crafted UI design to deliver the most accurate climate information suitable for both basic and advanced users. What differentiates Weather...

apps.apple.com

 

[The Oak]

I am going to try out Foreca. That is the default source that CARROT uses.

To remove the adds on Foreca, it is $2.99/year USD. You can customize it a lot.

 

[arkitect]

Anybody from the UK reading this? A big issue with a lot of these apps is that they use third-rate weather services that don't have the accuracy, knowledge or reputation of the Met Office. Are there any weather apps (aside from the Met Office's own) that use Met Office data? Even the BBC doesn't nowadays.

Uk here.

I use Accuweather and I am often astonished by its accuracy.
No bells and whistles it just gives me very accurate forecasts.

That could of course be only where I live, but…

 

[kerr]

A good weather app would source its data from each country’s official meteorological data provider. I find the Apple weather app often a few °C out from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.

 

[GaryMumford]

Dark Sky had a great complication that showed the temperature range and conditions (e.g. an umbrella) - with Apple Weather I now need two complications to show this - one for chance of rain and one for temperature range.

Why 2 complications? Tapping on the the centre of the weather data circle toggles between temp, conditions and rain.

 

[surfzen21]

I had an issue a while back with Accuweather where it would constantly drain battery and always run in the background even when I turned background app refresh off. At the time I enjoyed the precipitation minute by minute. I found it very accurate.

The apple stock weather app has come a long way since then. It covers most of my needs.

 

[Chaos215bar2]

No mention of privacy and data collection?

Probably the single best feature of Dark Sky, aside from being a great weather app all around, is that it actually respected user privacy and avoided unnecessary data collection. Literally the only app on this list that meets that requirement is the built-in Weather app.

Where are the alternatives for people who find the built-in offering to be inadequate, but don’t want their data monetized just to access a simple weather report?