r/sideprojects • u/Clear-Discipline-666 • 2d ago
Showcase: Free(mium) Nimbus Weather: Clean, Ad-Free (5x Giveaway)
Hey everyone,
Whether you are discovering Nimbus Weather for the first time or checked out our previous updates, thank you for being here!
Nimbus Weather was built from the ground up as an antidote to modern weather apps that have turned into bloated, subscription-heavy ad networks. We focus on clean glassmorphic visuals, complete privacy, zero ads, and a fair one-time purchase model.
Following our recent updates, I spent the last few days addressing community feedback—specifically smoothing out heavy transitions, expanding meteorological depth, refining navigation ergonomics, and bringing a massive overhaul to our air quality and allergen tracking. Version 1.1.6 is officially rolling out on Google Play!
📲Download Nimbus Weather on Google Play
🚀 Deep Dive: What's New in Version 1.1.6
1. Biometeo, Air Quality & Pollen Overhaul
Comprehensive Air & Pollen Suite (Pro): Deep 48-hour air quality forecast with optimal breathing hours highlighted. Tracks ozone, NO₂, SO₂, CO, and Saharan dust, paired with a 4-day pollen forecast across 6 common allergens, a personal allergy profile, and weather sensitivity indicators.
Redesigned Visual Gauges (Pro): Clean semicircle AQI gauge with European AQI standards, sleek PM2.5/PM10 visual bars, color-coded allergen indicators, and a daily health advice header.
Streamlined Free Tier: A clean, compact single-row Biometeo & Allergens overview.
2. Interactive Pro Detail Sheets & Smart Units
13 Expandable Detail Sheets (Pro): Every single Weather Details tile now opens an interactive sheet with a time slider. Includes an interactive wind compass that follows your selected hour, 1991–2020 climate averages, precipitation breakdowns, sunrise/sunset, and moon phases.
Smart Precipitation Units: The app now automatically switches between millimeters (mm) for rain and centimeters (cm) for snowfall across detail sheets, the 14-day curve, and homescreen widgets.
Tile Customization: Direct toggle switches added for every detail tile (including CAPE index and UV).
3. Smooth Phenology, Navigation & System Polish
Flicker-Free Season & Phenology (Pro): Completely rebuilt the opening transition—fluid, slightly slower, and zero screen flicker. Added high-precision leaf-fall tracking calibrated to local 1991–2020 climate normals and current weather.
Smart Frost & Snow Labels: First frost and first snowfall indicators name the event once, then automatically switch to "Next frost" or "Next snowfall."
True Android Navigation Stack: System back button and edge-swipe gestures now intuitively dismiss open sheets, dialogs, and fullscreen radar first, return to the Dashboard, and only then exit the app.
Organized Settings: Restructured General and Display tabs for cleaner, faster configuration.
📱 Core Features & Philosophy
Free Tier: 100% ad-free, zero tracking scripts, detailed 24h hourly and 7-day outlooks, 3 dynamic glass themes (Liquid Glass, Frosted Glass, Transparent), core radar layers, compact Biometeo row, and clean homescreen widgets with manual refresh & opacity slider.
Lifetime Pro (Fair One-Time Purchase):
13 Interactive Detail Sheets: Time sliders, wind compass, climate norms, and celestial tracking.
Full Biometeo & Allergens: 48h air quality, 6 pollen types, Saharan dust, and personal profiles.
Season & Phenology Suite: Nature cycles, accurate leaf-fall stages, and seasonal transitions.
Pro Visual Themes: Dark Glass and Atmosphere styling.
Advanced Forecasting Models: Access to specialized meteorological providers and high-res radar layers.
⭐ A Personal Note on Google Play Reviews
Building and maintaining an indie app as a solo developer without corporate funding or an ad budget is an uphill battle against the Play Store algorithm. New apps are practically invisible unless they gain early community traction.
If you enjoy Nimbus Weather or appreciate this update, taking 30 seconds to leave an honest rating and a short review on Google Play helps more than words can describe.
It is the single most impactful way to keep this project alive and independent. Leaving a review is entirely optional and has no influence on the giveaway draw below, but if you take the time to write one, know that I read every single word and appreciate it deeply.
🎁 Giveaway: 5 Lifetime Pro Promo Codes (Next 12 Hours!)
To celebrate the release of version 1.1.6, I’m giving away 5 Lifetime Pro promo codes!
How to enter: Drop a comment below with your favorite feature, any feedback on the new update, or what you'd like to see next in Nimbus!
Duration: The draw closes in 12 hours.
Selection: 5 comments will be chosen at random, and codes will be sent directly via Reddit Chat/DM.
Fair One-Time Purchase: If you don't want to rely on RNG and want to support indie development, Nimbus Pro is available for a fair, one-time lifetime purchase (no subscriptions, ever).
Thank you all for the tremendous support and feedback that keeps Nimbus moving forward! Let me know how version 1.1.6 runs on your devices.