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Apple Weather (Dark Sky) vs Bushel Farm

Apple Weather (Dark Sky) logo

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

Software

Hyperlocal precipitation forecasts built into iOS

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Bushel Farm logo

Bushel Farm

Software

All-in-one farm management platform

From
$29/month
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: 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; Bushel Farm prices are not shown on the current pages; the tier names appear but the figures sit behind an old pricing path
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, Bushel Farm covers Field management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple Weather (Dark Sky) and Bushel Farm differ
AttributeApple Weather (Dark Sky)Bushel Farm
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelfreefreemium
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, macOSWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20112017

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 Bushel Farm

  • Field management
  • Input tracking
  • Grain marketing
  • Profitability analysis
  • Inventory tracking
  • John Deere
  • Elevator systems
  • Accounting software

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 Bushel Farm
  • Viewing hourly forecasts for the next 10 daysnot Bushel Farm
  • Viewing high-resolution precipitation radar mapsnot Bushel Farm
  • Receiving severe weather notificationsnot Bushel Farm

Bushel Farm

  • Field-level profitability and cost of production trackingnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Grain contract tracking and price alertsnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Automatic field data import from machinery platformsnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Rainfall and weather records by fieldnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Farm records on a phone in the fieldnot 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

Bushel Farm

  • Prices are not shown on the current pages; the tier names appear but the figures sit behind an old pricing path
  • Much of the value comes from integrations with John Deere Operations Center, Climate FieldView and the Bushel grain network, so the benefit depends on already using those
  • There is no free tier, only a 30 day trial

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

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

Bushel Farm

$29/month
  • FreeFree
    • Field mapping
    • Activity tracking
    • Basic reports
  • Pro$1500/year
    • Grain marketing
    • Financial tracking
    • Advanced analytics

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.
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) review

Choose Bushel Farm if

  • You need field management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want input tracking.
Bushel Farm review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Bushel Farm better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Weather (Dark Sky) starts at Free and Bushel Farm at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Bushel Farm?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apple Weather (Dark Sky) and $29/month for Bushel Farm.
Does Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Bushel Farm run on more platforms?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) runs on iOS, macOS. Bushel Farm runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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. Bushel Farm starts at $29/month.
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 Bushel Farm is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Weather (Dark Sky) do that Bushel Farm cannot?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, Next-hour forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Air quality. Bushel Farm covers Field management, Input tracking, Grain marketing, Profitability analysis. Both handle Ios support.
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