Missing Dark Sky already? When it leaves the Google Play store on July 1, pick from these alternative weather apps.
Alas, the beloved Dark Sky app for Android is going dark itself when its Android version shuts down on July 1. But there are other Android weather apps to pick from, and here are our top picks.
Sadly, there’s probably no future wherein Dark Sky comes back to Android (or Wear OS for that matter) after the service was acquired by Apple back in April, so you’re going to have to find an alternative. The July 1 cutoff date has been set in stone since the weather-tracking company informed its users in its blog post.
Of course, you could always just check Dark Sky’s site for its in-browser forecast – that’s not going anywhere – but most of us prefer the ease of getting our info straight from an app.
Our list of alternatives includes both paid and free options:, and if it costs money, we’ve noted how much. Don’t worry, they’re all nominal fees for yearly subscriptions, so they won’t break the bank.
Free + $4.99/£4.99 per year
If you’re looking for an app close to Dark Sky’s features (and draws its forecasts from Dark Sky’s API), then Shadow Weather might be your best bet. The weather app has an appropriate dark mode-esque palette, even in its radar imagery, leaving it easy to pull up in the darkest surroundings.
The radar visualization is Shadow Weather’s signature, letting you see incremental storm progress and customize visual elements. But you can also track forecasts down to the minute, set up weather alerts, track air quality, and more.
Shadow Weather has an ad-supported free option, or you can pay $4.99/£4.99 for an annual subscription.
Free + $3.99/£3.99 yearly subscription
If you want an all-around weather app, Appy Weather is a suitable choice, especially if you’re looking for a no-fuss solution.
