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365FarmNet vs Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

365FarmNet logo

365FarmNet

Agriculture & Farming

Free farm management software for every farm

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) logo

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

Weather & Environment

Hyperlocal precipitation forecasts built into iOS

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Apple Weather (Dark Sky) has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 365FarmNet the platform is being discontinued on 30 November 2026, and the vendor is migrating users to CLAAS connect; Apple Weather (Dark Sky) dark Sky as a standalone app and API no longer exists, it was removed from the App Store and its API shut down; Dark Sky's technology now only exists folded into the built-in Apple Weather app, so any 'Dark Sky' branded product/API can no longer be evaluated or purchased
  • They diverge on capability: 365FarmNet covers Field planning, Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 365FarmNet and Apple Weather (Dark Sky) actually diverge.

Attributes where 365FarmNet and Apple Weather (Dark Sky) differ
Attribute365FarmNetApple Weather (Dark Sky)
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, macOS
CategoryAgriculture & FarmingWeather & Environment
Founded20132011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 365FarmNet

  • Field planning
  • Activity documentation
  • Compliance reports
  • Weather data
  • Yield analysis
  • CLAAS
  • John Deere
  • AGCO

Only in Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

  • Minute-by-minute precipitation
  • Next-hour forecasts
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Air quality
  • UV index
  • iOS widgets
  • Siri
  • Apple Watch

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

365FarmNet

  • Farm task and operations record keepingnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Fleet documentation capturing machine and yield datanot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Precision farming with yield maps, soil samples and application mapsnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Route planning and reference track creationnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Mixed fleet management through ISOXMLnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

  • Checking hyperlocal current conditions and next-hour precipitation forecasts on iPhone/iPad/Mac/Apple Watchnot 365FarmNet
  • Viewing hourly forecasts for the next 10 daysnot 365FarmNet
  • Viewing high-resolution precipitation radar mapsnot 365FarmNet
  • Receiving severe weather notificationsnot 365FarmNet

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

365FarmNet

  • The platform is being discontinued on 30 November 2026, and the vendor is migrating users to CLAAS connect
  • Migrating users get CLAAS connect free for one year, after which it is a new licence decision
  • CLAAS connect pricing is not published and goes through dealers
  • Machine management functions are free only when using CLAAS equipment

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

  • Dark Sky as a standalone app and API no longer exists, it was removed from the App Store and its API shut down; Dark Sky's technology now only exists folded into the built-in Apple Weather app, so any 'Dark Sky' branded product/API can no longer be evaluated or purchased
  • Apple Weather has no public pricing/API tier of its own comparable to the old Dark Sky API, developers must use Apple's separate WeatherKit product instead
  • Apple Weather (the consumer app) is limited to Apple's own platforms; it is not available on Android or Windows

Pricing, plan by plan

365FarmNet

$29/month
  • FreeFree
    • Field mapping
    • Activity logs
    • Basic reports
  • Pro ModulesFree
    • Varies by module
    • Advanced features
    • Integrations

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full weather features
    • Minute-by-minute rain
    • Severe alerts

Which should you pick?

Choose 365FarmNet if

  • You need field planning.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want activity documentation.
365FarmNet review

Choose Apple Weather (Dark Sky) if

  • You need minute-by-minute precipitation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, macOS.
  • You also want next-hour forecasts.
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) review

Questions people ask

Is 365FarmNet or Apple Weather (Dark Sky) better?
Neither clearly leads. 365FarmNet starts at $29/month and Apple Weather (Dark Sky) at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 365FarmNet or Apple Weather (Dark Sky)?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for 365FarmNet and Free for Apple Weather (Dark Sky).
Does 365FarmNet or Apple Weather (Dark Sky) run on more platforms?
365FarmNet runs on Web, Ios, Android. Apple Weather (Dark Sky) runs on iOS, macOS.
Can I use Apple Weather (Dark Sky) for free?
Yes. Apple Weather (Dark Sky) has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 365FarmNet starts at $29/month.
What is 365FarmNet best used for?
365FarmNet is most often used for farm task and operations record keeping, fleet documentation capturing machine and yield data, precision farming with yield maps, soil samples and application maps, route planning and reference track creation. Of those, farm task and operations record keeping and fleet documentation capturing machine and yield data are not what Apple Weather (Dark Sky) is typically brought in for.
What can 365FarmNet do that Apple Weather (Dark Sky) cannot?
365FarmNet covers Field planning, Activity documentation, Compliance reports, Weather data. Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, Next-hour forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Air quality. Both handle Ios support.
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