# Doppler Radar vs RainLog V2

The clearest difference is ads: RainLog V2 at none against Doppler Radar's shown. RainLog V2 also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 62%). Doppler Radar's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 32) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doppler Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and RainLog V2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Doppler Radar against 4.6 for RainLog V2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doppler Radar has 39K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Doppler Radar's written reviews are positive against 83% of RainLog V2's.

Doppler Radar ships an update every 2 months, RainLog V2 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doppler Radar | RainLog V2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doppler-radar-live-rain-map/id1041249132/reviews)** | [4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainlog-v2-rainfall-tracker/id6740679547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 157 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voros Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/438175470) | [Wade Tucker](https://appshunter.io/developer/477968464) |

## What reviewers say

### Doppler Radar

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

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · 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


### RainLog V2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainlog-v2-rainfall-tracker/id6740679547)

Track, analyze, and manage your personal rainfall data with this comprehensive diary and log. It allows for detailed record-keeping, trend monitoring, and comparisons over time, perfect for anyone with a rain gauge.

**Highlights:** Log daily precipitation, iCloud Sync, Flexible units (mm/inches), Monthly graphs and averages, MTD & YTD comparisons, CSV export, Community rain map, Watering & irrigation tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Rain Gauges | $5.99 | per year |
| 4 Rain Gauges | $7.99 | per year |
| 8 Rain Gauges | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doppler Radar free?

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

### Is RainLog V2 free?

RainLog V2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doppler Radar or RainLog V2?

Doppler Radar is rated higher. Doppler Radar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while RainLog V2 averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.

### Do Doppler Radar or RainLog V2 have ads?

Doppler Radar shows ads; RainLog V2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doppler Radar or RainLog V2?

Doppler Radar ships an update every 2 months, and RainLog V2 every 9 days. Most recently, Doppler Radar was updated on October 29, 2026 and RainLog V2 on October 28, 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.*