AmeshEX vs Rain / Shine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AmeshEX
This app displays Tokyo's rainfall radar information directly on your device's home screen via widgets. Easily switch between current, past, and future rainfall predictions with a simple tap on the widget. It provides convenient access to real-time weather data for Tokyo.
- Home screen widgets
- Real-time rainfall data
- Past and future prediction display
- Tap to switch views
- iOS 13+ support
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東京アメッシュをウィジェットに表示します。 いつでもウィジェットから東京アメッシュを確認することが出来ます。 ウィジェットの画像をタップすることで5分前や5分後の表示切替が可能です。 iOS 13以降に対応しています。 ※ 本アプリはウィジェット専用アプリです。ウィジェットの編集画面からAmeshEXを追加してお使いください。 ※ 本アプリは東京アメッシュの公式アプリではありません。また、東京アメッシュおよび東京都下水道局とは関係がございません。 ※ 東京アメッシュおよびアメッシュは東京都の登録商標です（商標登録第5240919号、商標登録第5240920号）。
Rain / Shine
Get dependable daily weather forecasts with hourly and 7-day reports. This app offers a simple, easy-to-read interface with customizable themes and the ability to search and save multiple locations.
- Hourly and 7-day forecasts
- Customizable themes
- Search any location
- Save favorite locations
- Celsius and Fahrenheit support
- Easy-to-read interface
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Rain or Shine - Weather Forecast is an app you can depend upon every day for reliable reports. Don't let rain catch you without your umbrella. Make sure you wear the right clothes on a warm day. Rain or Shine - Weather Forecast has your back. Rain or Shine - Weather Forecast has a simplistic design that displays the data you need in a very easy to read way. Easy to understand weather icons will let you see the current weather condition at a glance. Get daily 7-day and hourly reports on the very same screen - responsive data at your fingertips. Hourly reports update on the hour every hour. FEATURES: - Hourly Daily updated on the hour. - Choose from a selection of stylish themes to make Rain or Shine suit your tastes. There's something for everyone. - Search any location and get accurate data for that location - Save a list of locations that you wish to check often - Easy swipe to delete list location items - C and F units supported - Easy to read and view at a glance - and much more Get Rain or Shine - Weather Forecast and place the weather in the palm of your hand!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AmeshEX at none against Rain / Shine's shown. AmeshEX also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 14 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AmeshEX against 5.0 for Rain / Shine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
AmeshEX ships an update every 5 months, Rain / Shine every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AmeshEX | Rain / Shine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KOICHIRO OISHI | Ben Walker |
Customer experience
AmeshEX
Rain / Shine
In-app purchases
AmeshEX
No in-app purchases
Rain / Shine
No in-app purchases
