4castr 1.8
Those who like to keep every bit of information at hand even while on the go, can try one of the utilities that are tailored for use on mobile devices, such as 4castr for Windows Phone.
Well organized, professional front-end
This application has a really neat look, with a clean layout and some carefully designed graphics that are consistent throughout the utility. Also, the hosted information is structured conveniently and made easy to read.
Moving from one area of the app to another is smooth, but sometimes not too easy to do, especially when changing the sections vertically because you will have to swipe close to the right side of the screen to move on to the next module, above or below the currently loaded one.
There are a couple of themes you can use for changing the looks of the GUI, but a purchase is required to unlock additional ones.
Detailed information about the current and upcoming conditions
4castr provides a lot of details about several parameters of the weather, so you get at a glance the current temperature and general aspect, the wind speed, humidity, dew point, pressure and precipitation values. Sunrise and sunset time, the UV index and real feel of the temperature are also included in the "Current" screen
A more detailed overview of the 24-hour interval is available in the screen below and scrolling downwards you will reach the hourly forecast, followed by the radar map for the selected location.
View the 10 day forecast and share weather info
With the help of this utility you can get a lot of info about a long term prognosis that spans over the next 10 days. The general aspect and overview, as well as the hourly forecasts are available for the whole time interval.
A neat feature you might enjoy is the ability to share with your friends the current aspect of the weather and the temperature in the location you are in. This can be done via email, SMS or social networks.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
This app has a neat look, a practical layout and includes some customizations in the form of two preset themes, with more of them available for purchase. |
Function8
4castr provides a lot of weather data and includes sharing abilities, but it cannot store more than one location unless the Pro version is purchased. |
Security8
The application needs to look into several areas of the system, most of them related to its functionality, but also with a couple of exceptions. |
Battery7
The power consumption for this tool is quite noticeable, as it goes beyond average most of the time, so the battery usage reaches high levels. |
Price8
A very informative utility, with a pleasant appearance, 4castr offers a lot for free, but is restricted in terms of locations it can store, so this diminishes a bit its overall value. |
Compatibility8
Suited for the more modern devices on the market, this application runs on Windows Phone 8 and above handsets. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with IAP
- current version:
- 1.8
- reviewed version:
- 1.8
- developer:
- Bailey Stein
- category:
- WEATHER
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. unlock features, add extra functions
- hits:
- 411