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AgriWebb vs Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

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AgriWebb

Software

Livestock management software for modern farmers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

Software

Hyperlocal precipitation forecasts built into iOS

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AgriWebb priced per head of livestock, so the bill scales with the herd rather than with the features used; 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: AgriWebb covers Animal inventory management, Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where AgriWebb and Apple Weather (Dark Sky) differ
AttributeAgriWebbApple Weather (Dark Sky)
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, macOS
Founded20142011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 AgriWebb

  • Animal inventory management
  • Mob & paddock management
  • Grazing rotation planning
  • Treatment & health records
  • Weight & performance tracking
  • Compliance reporting
  • Financial analysis
  • Offline mobile access

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.

AgriWebb

  • Livestock records and mob management for grazing operationsnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Audit-ready compliance records on the Compliance tiernot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Paddock and grazing rotation planningnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Weight gain and performance trackingnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Recording treatments and chemical applications in the fieldnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

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

Where each one falls short

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

AgriWebb

  • Priced per head of livestock, so the bill scales with the herd rather than with the features used
  • Available in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and South Africa only
  • Movement planning and grazing planning are $300 a year each on top of the subscription
  • The Cibo Labs PastureKey add-on starts at $1,000 a year
  • Payments already made are non-refundable on cancellation

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

AgriWebb

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic animal records
    • Movement tracking
    • Simple reporting
  • Core$79/month
    • Unlimited animals
    • Mob management
    • Grazing management
  • Pro$149/month
    • Everything in Core
    • Advanced analytics
    • Financial tracking
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Multi-property management
    • Custom integrations

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

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

Which should you pick?

Choose AgriWebb if

  • You need animal inventory management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want mob & paddock management.
AgriWebb 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 AgriWebb or Apple Weather (Dark Sky) better?
Neither clearly leads. AgriWebb starts at Free 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, AgriWebb or Apple Weather (Dark Sky)?
AgriWebb starts at Free and Apple Weather (Dark Sky) at Free.
Does AgriWebb or Apple Weather (Dark Sky) run on more platforms?
AgriWebb runs on Web, Ios, Android. Apple Weather (Dark Sky) runs on iOS, macOS.
Can I use AgriWebb for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is AgriWebb best used for?
AgriWebb is most often used for livestock records and mob management for grazing operations, audit-ready compliance records on the compliance tier, paddock and grazing rotation planning, weight gain and performance tracking. Of those, livestock records and mob management for grazing operations and audit-ready compliance records on the compliance tier are not what Apple Weather (Dark Sky) is typically brought in for.
What can AgriWebb do that Apple Weather (Dark Sky) cannot?
AgriWebb covers Animal inventory management, Mob & paddock management, Grazing rotation planning, Treatment & health records. 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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