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StarryWeather

A modern weather application built with Ruby on Rails and iOS, featuring real-time weather data, beautiful UI animations, and seamless cross-platform integration.

Updated May 27, 2025

By Andrea Fomera

Real World Example Open Source Standalone App iOS Hotwire Native

Price: Free

Description

StarryWeather is a comprehensive weather application that consists of two main components:

Rails Web Application - A responsive web app with modern UI and API backend
iOS Native App - A native iOS app using HotwireNative for hybrid web/native experience

Core Weather Features

🌍 Current weather conditions for any city worldwide
📅 5-day weather forecast with detailed daily information
⏰ Hourly forecasts for the next 24 hours
🚨 Weather alerts and severe weather notifications
📍 Geolocation support for automatic location detection

User Experience

❤️ Favorite locations with user authentication
📱 Mobile-first responsive design with smooth animations
🎨 Beautiful glassmorphism UI with dynamic weather effects
🔍 Smart city search with autocomplete functionality
🌙 Dynamic backgrounds that change based on weather conditions

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