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Apple Weather (Dark Sky) vs Freightos

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Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

Software

Hyperlocal precipitation forecasts built into iOS

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Freightos logo

Freightos

Software

Digital freight marketplace and rates

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Freightos no pricing, fees or commissions are published anywhere on the pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, Freightos covers Instant quotes.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple Weather (Dark Sky) and Freightos differ
AttributeApple Weather (Dark Sky)Freightos
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsiOS, macOSWeb, Api
Founded20112012

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 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 Freightos

  • Instant quotes
  • Online booking
  • Shipment tracking
  • Rate comparison
  • ERP systems
  • E-commerce platforms
  • TMS
  • Web 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 Freightos
  • Viewing hourly forecasts for the next 10 daysnot Freightos
  • Viewing high-resolution precipitation radar mapsnot Freightos
  • Receiving severe weather notificationsnot Freightos

Freightos

  • Comparing freight quotes from multiple forwarders in one placenot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Booking international freight online rather than by email quotenot 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

Freightos

  • No pricing, fees or commissions are published anywhere on the pricing page
  • Rates and costs are only visible after signing up to the platform

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

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

Freightos

Free
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Bulk pricing
    • API access
    • Custom integrations

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 Freightos if

  • You need instant quotes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want online booking.
Freightos review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Freightos better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Weather (Dark Sky) starts at Free and Freightos at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Freightos?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) starts at Free and Freightos at Free.
Does Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Freightos run on more platforms?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) runs on iOS, macOS. Freightos runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Apple Weather (Dark Sky) for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Freightos is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Weather (Dark Sky) do that Freightos cannot?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, Next-hour forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Air quality. Freightos covers Instant quotes, Online booking, Shipment tracking, Rate comparison.
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