Software · head to head
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) vs Airveda
Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
Software
Hyperlocal precipitation forecasts built into iOS
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Airveda
Software
India's leading air quality monitoring solution
- From
- 7999/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Apple Weather (Dark Sky) has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 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; Airveda primarily a hardware company; the data platform accompanies monitors rather than standing alone
- They diverge on capability: Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, Airveda covers PM2.5 monitoring.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Apple Weather (Dark Sky) and Airveda actually diverge.
| Attribute | Apple Weather (Dark Sky) | Airveda |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | 7999/one-time |
| Pricing model | free | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS | Ios, Android, Hardware |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
Identical on both: 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 Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
- Minute-by-minute precipitation
- Next-hour forecasts
- Severe weather alerts
- Air quality
- UV index
- iOS widgets
- Siri
- Apple Watch
Only in Airveda
- PM2.5 monitoring
- CO2 tracking
- Mobile app
- Historical data
- Alerts
- Mobile app
- Cloud dashboard
- API
Both cover
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
- Checking hyperlocal current conditions and next-hour precipitation forecasts on iPhone/iPad/Mac/Apple Watchnot Airveda
- Viewing hourly forecasts for the next 10 daysnot Airveda
- Viewing high-resolution precipitation radar mapsnot Airveda
- Receiving severe weather notificationsnot Airveda
Airveda
- Indoor air quality monitoring for offices, schools and hospitalitynot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
- Ambient air monitoring on construction sites for compliancenot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
- Municipal and government air quality networksnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
- Vape detection in schoolsnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
- Dashboards and alerts across a fleet of monitorsnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Airveda
- Primarily a hardware company; the data platform accompanies monitors rather than standing alone
- Focused on Indian regulatory compliance, so the reporting suits that market first
- Pricing is not published and requires an enquiry
Pricing, plan by plan
Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
Free- FreeFree
- Full weather features
- Minute-by-minute rain
- Severe alerts
Airveda
7999/one-time- PM2.5 Monitor$7999/one-time
- PM2.5 tracking
- App connectivity
- Historical data
- CO2 Monitor$12999/one-time
- CO2 monitoring
- Temperature
- Humidity
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Airveda if
- You need pm2.5 monitoring.
- You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
- You also want co2 tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Airveda better?
- Neither clearly leads. Apple Weather (Dark Sky) starts at Free and Airveda at 7999/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Airveda?
- Apple Weather (Dark Sky) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apple Weather (Dark Sky) and 7999/one-time for Airveda.
- Does Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Airveda run on more platforms?
- Apple Weather (Dark Sky) runs on iOS, macOS. Airveda runs on Ios, Android, Hardware.
- 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. Airveda starts at 7999/one-time.
- What is Apple Weather (Dark Sky) best used for?
- Apple Weather (Dark Sky) is most often used for checking hyperlocal current conditions and next-hour precipitation forecasts on iphone/ipad/mac/apple watch, viewing hourly forecasts for the next 10 days, viewing high-resolution precipitation radar maps, receiving severe weather notifications. Of those, checking hyperlocal current conditions and next-hour precipitation forecasts on iphone/ipad/mac/apple watch and viewing hourly forecasts for the next 10 days are not what Airveda is typically brought in for.
- What can Apple Weather (Dark Sky) do that Airveda cannot?
- Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, Next-hour forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Air quality. Airveda covers PM2.5 monitoring, CO2 tracking, Mobile app, Historical data. Both handle Ios support.