Skybits

Common questions

Why does the app ask for my location?

To show the weather where you are, and so the hand-drawn scene of the city you're in is always free. It is optional: say no and use the search box to pick any city. The app only reads your location while it is open.

How do I go back to my current location?

Tap the location button next to the search box.

How do I switch between °C and °F?

Tap the °C / °F button at the top right.

The forecast says "SAVED WEATHER". What does that mean?

A refresh failed or the readings are older. The app shows when the saved forecast was fetched and when its readings were observed. Saved forecasts expire after 24 hours. Pull down to try another refresh.

Why does a reading show dashes or unavailable?

A usable measurement is missing. Please refresh again later.

How do I see more detail for a day?

Tap a day in the forecast, or tap the big temperature card. The detail view has temperature, wind, UV, rain and humidity for every hour.

My city doesn't have its own scene.

The initial release includes 50 custom city scenes. Other places get Skybits Town, our pixel riverside city, with their own live weather. More city artwork will be added in future updates. Requests for new cities are welcome by email.

Skybits Plus

What's free, and what does Plus add?

Skybits is free: forecasts for every city, Sky Studio and postcards, plus the hand-drawn scenes of New York, Tokyo, London, Paris, Sydney and Melbourne, and of the city you're in (with location on). Skybits Plus is a one-time purchase that unlocks all 50 hand-drawn cities wherever you search, every city added in future updates, and every city in Sky Studio. No subscription, no ads.

Why do I see Skybits Town with a "TAP TO UNLOCK" banner?

That city has its own hand-drawn scene, which comes with Plus. Tap the badge to see a preview and the price.

How do I restore Plus on a new iPhone?

Tap ✦ PLUS at the bottom of the home screen, then RESTORE PURCHASES. Use the same Apple Account you bought it with.

How do I get a refund?

Purchases are handled by Apple. Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com.