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Apple Weather (Dark Sky) vs Granular

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Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

Software

Hyperlocal precipitation forecasts built into iOS

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
G

Granular

Software

Farm management software for profitable farming

From
$1200/year
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; Granular granular is now Granular Insights, a Corteva-owned farm management app; granular.ag is a login-gated JavaScript application requiring browser support (Chrome or Safari), not a marketing site, and support is routed only through Corteva Digital Support rather than a public pricing page.
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, Granular covers Farm financial management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple Weather (Dark Sky) and Granular differ
AttributeApple Weather (Dark Sky)Granular
Starting priceFree$1200/year
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, macOSWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20112014

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 Granular

  • Farm financial management
  • Field activity tracking
  • Yield analytics
  • Satellite imagery
  • Crop planning
  • Input management
  • Labor tracking
  • Multi-farm dashboard

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

Granular

  • Farm profitability analysisnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Crop planningnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Resource allocationnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Financial reportingnot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Multi-farm managementnot 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

Granular

  • Granular is now Granular Insights, a Corteva-owned farm management app; granular.ag is a login-gated JavaScript application requiring browser support (Chrome or Safari), not a marketing site, and support is routed only through Corteva Digital Support rather than a public pricing page.

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

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

Granular

$1200/year
  • Granular Business$1200/year
    • Field management
    • Financial tracking
    • Activity planning
  • Granular Insights$2400/year
    • Everything in Business
    • Satellite imagery
    • Yield analytics
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Everything in Insights
    • Multi-farm management
    • 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 Granular if

  • You need farm financial management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want field activity tracking.
Granular review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Granular better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Weather (Dark Sky) starts at Free and Granular at $1200/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Granular?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apple Weather (Dark Sky) and $1200/year for Granular.
Does Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or Granular run on more platforms?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) runs on iOS, macOS. Granular runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
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. Granular starts at $1200/year.
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 Granular is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Weather (Dark Sky) do that Granular cannot?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, Next-hour forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Air quality. Granular covers Farm financial management, Field activity tracking, Yield analytics, Satellite imagery.
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