Volcast - Solar Forecast
Weather
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
New: Config Doctor spots setup mistakes in your panels and inverter, and the updated forecast model tracks mornings and afternoons better.
Maximize your solar investment with Volcast – the ultimate PV production forecast tool.
Stop guessing when the sun will power your home. Volcast provides an accurate, hour-by-hour solar production forecast for your PV system, covering today and the next 7 days. Designed by solar owners for solar owners, Volcast helps you align your energy-heavy tasks with peak production windows to maximize self-consumption.
SMART HOME & HOME ASSISTANT INTEGRATION
Volcast features a professional REST API for Home Assistant users. Export your forecast data directly to your HA dashboards to automate your smart home based on solar availability.
ADVANCED PHYSICS-BASED ENGINE
We combine real-time satellite irradiance data with a high-fidelity physics engine. We account for:
Multi-String Support: Perfect for complex east-west or multi-roof systems.
Bifacial Panels: Specialized modeling for modern modules.
AI Auto-Calibration: Our algorithms learn your system's performance over time.
Horizon Profiling: Accounts for shading from terrain and obstacles.
KEY FEATURES:
7-Day Precise Forecast: Hour-by-hour power prediction.
Hourly View Toggle: Switch each hour between forecast, actual production, and the difference at a tap.
Multi-Device Sync: Production history and calibration stay in sync across every device you sign in on.
Notification Center: Evening forecasts, snow warnings, and peak window alerts.
Privacy First: Secure processing, no ads, no third-party tracking.
PLANS & PRICING:
Free: 48-hour high-accuracy forecast.
Premium (monthly or yearly): Full 7-day forecast, AI calibration, and Home Assistant API access. Start with a 7-day free trial.
Terms of Use: https://volcast.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://volcast.app/privacy
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions in your App Store account settings.
Ratings & Reviews
• Config Doctor: the app checks your panel and inverter settings for common mistakes and suggests fixes.
• Forecast model update, rolling out gradually over the coming days: better morning and afternoon shape. Calibration re-learns over a few days.
• API key: "Share key" sends the full key to the computer running Home Assistant.
• Home Assistant integration 1.7.1: instant feedback on an incomplete key, production sync that survives HA restarts.
Changelog: volcast.app/changelog
The developer, Michal Bartosiak, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Michal Bartosiak
- Size
- 74.5 MB
- Category
- Weather
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Volcast Premium · Yearly $39.99
- Volcast Premium · Monthly $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026, Michał Bartosiak

