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ClearAg vs Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

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ClearAg

Software

Weather-driven agriculture intelligence platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) logo

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

Software

Hyperlocal precipitation forecasts built into iOS

From
Free
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: ClearAg the Internet Archive's capture of clearag.com on 21 December 2018 shows it redirecting to iteris.com/clearag, confirming ClearAg was owned and sold by Iteris, Inc. (agriculture weather analytics: soil moisture, crop growth and health, spray conditions, irrigation and harvest readiness modules) before the product later moved under DTN's Agribusiness line.; 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
  • They diverge on capability: ClearAg covers Spray window predictions, Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ClearAg and Apple Weather (Dark Sky) differ
AttributeClearAgApple Weather (Dark Sky)
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsApi, Web, MobileiOS, macOS
Founded19842011

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 ClearAg

  • Spray window predictions
  • Field accessibility
  • Growing conditions
  • Pest modeling
  • Irrigation planning
  • Farm management systems
  • APIs
  • Enterprise platforms

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

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ClearAg

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

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

  • Checking hyperlocal current conditions and next-hour precipitation forecasts on iPhone/iPad/Mac/Apple Watchnot ClearAg
  • Viewing hourly forecasts for the next 10 daysnot ClearAg
  • Viewing high-resolution precipitation radar mapsnot ClearAg
  • Receiving severe weather notificationsnot ClearAg

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ClearAg

  • The Internet Archive's capture of clearag.com on 21 December 2018 shows it redirecting to iteris.com/clearag, confirming ClearAg was owned and sold by Iteris, Inc. (agriculture weather analytics: soil moisture, crop growth and health, spray conditions, irrigation and harvest readiness modules) before the product later moved under DTN's Agribusiness line.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

ClearAg

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Ag weather API
    • Spray conditions
    • Custom integration

Apple Weather (Dark Sky)

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

Which should you pick?

Choose ClearAg if

  • You need spray window predictions.
  • You work on Api, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want field accessibility.
ClearAg review

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

Questions people ask

Is ClearAg or Apple Weather (Dark Sky) better?
Neither clearly leads. ClearAg starts at On request and Apple Weather (Dark Sky) at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClearAg or Apple Weather (Dark Sky)?
Apple Weather (Dark Sky) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ClearAg and Free for Apple Weather (Dark Sky).
Does ClearAg or Apple Weather (Dark Sky) run on more platforms?
ClearAg runs on Api, Web, Mobile. Apple Weather (Dark Sky) runs on iOS, macOS.
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. ClearAg starts at On request.
What is ClearAg best used for?
ClearAg is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Apple Weather (Dark Sky) is typically brought in for.
What can ClearAg do that Apple Weather (Dark Sky) cannot?
ClearAg covers Spray window predictions, Field accessibility, Growing conditions, Pest modeling. Apple Weather (Dark Sky) covers Minute-by-minute precipitation, Next-hour forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Air quality.
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