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Apple Weather (Dark Sky) vs uHoo

Apple Weather (Dark Sky) logo

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

Weather & Environment

Hyperlocal precipitation forecasts built into iOS

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
uHoo logo

uHoo

Weather & Environment

Comprehensive indoor air quality sensor

From
$329/one-time
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; uHoo the uHoo smart air quality monitor was priced at $399 with a 1-year warranty (Internet Archive capture, 14 December 2022)
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, uHoo covers 9 air sensors.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple Weather (Dark Sky) and uHoo differ
AttributeApple Weather (Dark Sky)uHoo
Starting priceFree$329/one-time
Pricing modelfreeone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, macOSIos, Android, Hardware
Founded20112014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment).

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 uHoo

  • 9 air sensors
  • Virus index
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Historical data
  • Health tips
  • IFTTT
  • Alexa
  • Google Home

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

uHoo

  • Professional Worknot Apple Weather (Dark Sky)
  • Content Creationnot 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

uHoo

  • The uHoo smart air quality monitor was priced at $399 with a 1-year warranty (Internet Archive capture, 14 December 2022)

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

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

uHoo

$329/one-time
  • uHoo Indoor$329/one-time
    • 9 sensors
    • Real-time data
    • App access
  • uHoo BusinessFree
    • Multi-device management
    • Dashboard
    • API

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 uHoo if

  • You need 9 air sensors.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want virus index.
uHoo review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or uHoo better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Weather (Dark Sky) starts at Free and uHoo at $329/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 uHoo?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apple Weather (Dark Sky) and $329/one-time for uHoo.
Does Apple Weather (Dark Sky) or uHoo run on more platforms?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) runs on iOS, macOS. uHoo 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. uHoo starts at $329/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 uHoo is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Weather (Dark Sky) do that uHoo cannot?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, Next-hour forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Air quality. uHoo covers 9 air sensors, Virus index, Real-time monitoring, Historical data. Both handle Ios support.
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