Comparison

Local Sunshine vs JP Weather Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Local Sunshine

Features
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Local Sunshine: Your 7-Day Local Weather Forecast Get instant, accurate weather updates and a detailed 7-day forecast for your current location, wherever you are. Important Note: Continued use of GPS in the background may impact battery life.

About

JP Weather Map

Features
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Rain & Wind Weather Map is a weather forecast map for users whose work or equipment is directly affected by weather—such as construction sites and outdoor operations. "What will the rain and wind be like at the site?" "Check cloud/rain movement for solar power." "How hot will it get during today's work?" "Plan site work and deliveries days ahead." View changes in rain, clouds, temperature, wind, and pressure on the map. Main Features ■ Weather data on the map Uses latest NOAA GFS global numerical model data, rendered for Japan and surrounding areas. Displayable elements (switch via top buttons): Rain: precipitation intensity Clouds: cloud cover Temperature: near-surface air temperature Wind: near-surface wind speed Pressure: sea-level pressure ■ Nationwide to regional views Japan (full) / Japan (excl. islands) Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Tokai, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa Zoom in regional views to check around your work site or facility. ■ Time-series animation Play forecast data continuously for the selected day. Play/Pause, previous/next, time slider Auto-stops at the final forecast time Visualize rain/cloud movement and changes in temperature/wind. ■ Up to 16 days ahead Up to 5 days (120h): every 1 hour 123h to 384h (16 days): every 3 hours Current day starts near present time; following days from 00:00. Ideal for short-term decisions and long-term scheduling. ■ Quick date selection Tap forecast dates at the top to switch days instantly. Typical Uses Construction/civil engineering scheduling Outdoor inspections, maintenance, surveying Material delivery & heavy equipment planning Solar power cloud/rain monitoring Farm work and outdoor events Heat/wind impact assessment Travel weather trends Data Source Directly fetches GFS 0.25° grid data from NOAA/NCEP NOMADS (no intermediate servers). GFS is a global model suitable for broad patterns and multi-day forecasts. Important Notes App data is based on numerical predictions and not official forecasts from the Japan Meteorological Agency. 0.25° resolution may not capture fine local terrain effects or sudden changes. For critical decisions (work, safety, evacuation), always combine with official JMA forecasts, warnings, radar, and local authority information. Retrieval may be delayed due to data updates, NOAA status, or network conditions. Check site weather changes with Rain & Wind Weather Map via maps and time animation.

Screenshots

Local Sunshine2 screens
JP Weather Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JP Weather Map at every 2 days against Local Sunshine's every 121 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Local Sunshine ships an update every 121 months, JP Weather Map every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Local Sunshine versus JP Weather Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal SunshineJP Weather Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 121 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamalingam Sivaramakrishnanmobazo

In-app purchases

None

Local Sunshine

No in-app purchases

None

JP Weather Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Local Sunshine free?
Local Sunshine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JP Weather Map free?
JP Weather Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Local Sunshine or JP Weather Map have ads?
Both Local Sunshine and JP Weather Map show ads.
Which is updated more often, Local Sunshine or JP Weather Map?
Local Sunshine ships an update every 121 months, and JP Weather Map every 2 days. Most recently, Local Sunshine was updated on May 16, 2026 and JP Weather Map on September 21, 2026.

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