# Doppler Radar vs Rain Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Doppler Radar at 4.6 against Rain Tracker's 3.0. Doppler Radar also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 44) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Rain Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doppler Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Rain Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Doppler Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doppler Radar has 39K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Doppler Radar's written reviews are positive against 46% of Rain Tracker's.

Doppler Radar ships an update every 2 months, Rain Tracker every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doppler Radar | Rain Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doppler-radar-live-rain-map/id1041249132/reviews)** | [3.0 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-tracker/id1595241295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 157 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voros Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/438175470) | [Callum Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130167139) |

## What reviewers say

### Doppler Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doppler-radar-live-rain-map/id1041249132)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time weather updates with an interactive radar map showing all precipitation types. Plan ahead with detailed forecasts, severe weather warnings, and specific weather details like temperature, humidity, and wind. Easily navigate global weather data and customize your view.

**Highlights:** Interactive precipitation radar map, Global weather forecasts, Severe weather warnings and alerts, Detailed hourly and daily forecasts, Specific weather condition details, Customizable map views and locations

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $6.99 | per year |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate radar
- 👍 Helpful for planning outdoor activities
- 🚀 Quick loading
- 🚀 Provides real-time weather information
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Incorrect time display
- 🐛 Slow to load at times
- 🔍 Limited map zoom and panning options
- 💡 Lack of lightning strike display

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not updating properly
- App crashing on launch
- Incorrect location detection
- Radar coverage issues in certain areas

**Requested features**

- Longer radar loop duration
- Ability to pause radar loop
- More detailed map legend
- Hourly weather forecast integration
- Barometric pressure display


### Rain Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-tracker/id1595241295)

Manually log your daily rainfall measurements from your home rain gauge. Visualize your data with daily, monthly, and yearly charts. Supports multiple gauges and data export/import.

**Highlights:** Manual rain recording, Daily, monthly, yearly charts, Multiple rain gauge support, Data export to CSV, Data import from CSV, Metric/imperial unit selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doppler Radar free?

Doppler Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rain Tracker free?

Rain Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doppler Radar or Rain Tracker?

Doppler Radar is rated higher. Doppler Radar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Rain Tracker averages 3.0 from 44 ratings.

### Do Doppler Radar or Rain Tracker have ads?

Both Doppler Radar and Rain Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doppler Radar or Rain Tracker?

Doppler Radar ships an update every 2 months, and Rain Tracker every 6 months. Most recently, Doppler Radar was updated on October 31, 2026 and Rain Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*