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Aurora Forecast 极光预测 vs Rain Weather Radar Countdown

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

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About

Aurora Forecast 极光预测

Track aurora activity with detailed forecasts and maps for both hemispheres. Choose your observing site or explore preset locations globally. Understand forecast timing and local sky conditions for the best viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Aurora activity forecasts
  • Northern and southern hemisphere maps
  • Customizable observing site selection
  • 247 preset global locations
  • Local sky brightness check
  • English and Simplified Chinese language support
Features
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Explore aurora activity with forecasts for your observing site and maps of both hemispheres. Aurora Forecast uses NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center OVATION data to show short-term aurora model forecasts for specific locations, alongside northern and southern hemisphere images. CHOOSE YOUR OBSERVING SITE Select a preset city or enter the latitude and longitude of your actual observing location. Your chosen site has its own card for quick access. Coordinates stay on your device; the app downloads the global forecast grid and queries it locally. BROWSE 247 PRESET LOCATIONS Explore 6 city observing sites and 241 country or region representative points. Locations remain listed even when the model probability is zero. A representative point describes only that coordinate, not an entire country or region. UNDERSTAND FORECAST TIMING View observation and forecast validity times in your device's time zone. Probabilities are hidden when data expires or timestamps are invalid. The app attempts regular updates while the forecast page is visible and the app is active. You can also refresh manually. CHECK LOCAL SKY BRIGHTNESS See whether your observing site is in daylight, twilight or night at the forecast validity time, based on its coordinates and the sun's position. VIEW BOTH HEMISPHERES Browse separate northern and southern hemisphere aurora maps. Tap an image to open it and pinch to zoom. Refer to each image for its forecast time and color legend. ENGLISH AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE Follow your system language or choose English or Simplified Chinese from the in-app language menu. Your choice is saved and takes effect immediately. PLEASE NOTE Model probability is not your chance of seeing the aurora. Clouds, moonlight, light pollution and terrain are not assessed. A model value of 0% does not rule out distant aurora. Grid interpolation makes location queries smoother but does not improve the original model's resolution. Consider the local weather and actual sky conditions. Forecasts and images require an internet connection and update independently. Check their respective validity times. Data source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.

About

Rain Weather Radar Countdown

This app provides live weather radar, minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts, and rain countdowns. It offers detailed hourly and 10-day forecasts, severe weather alerts, and storm tracking. Stay prepared for any weather with accurate, real-time information.

Highlights
  • Live rain countdown
  • Minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts
  • Live weather radar
  • Severe weather alerts
  • 10-day forecasts
  • Multiple location support
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Rain Weather Radar Countdown is a powerful weather app that combines live weather radar, minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts, rain countdowns, weather alerts, storm tracking, and accurate forecasts into one beautiful experience. Whether you're commuting, traveling, hiking, cycling, running, or simply planning your day, you'll always know when rain is coming. Unlike traditional weather apps that only provide hourly forecasts, Rain Weather Radar Countdown tells you exactly when rain will begin with an easy-to-read live countdown. Powered by Apple WeatherKit, you'll receive accurate weather information, precipitation forecasts, rain alerts, severe weather notifications, and live weather conditions worldwide. Live Rain Countdown See exactly how long until rain begins with a real-time countdown that updates automatically throughout the day. Live Weather Radar Track approaching rain, storms, precipitation, and changing weather conditions with live radar information designed for fast, easy viewing. Minute-by-Minute Rain Forecast Get highly detailed precipitation forecasts for the next hour so you know exactly when light rain, heavy rain, or storms will arrive. Weather Forecast View hourly weather forecasts and 10-day forecasts including: • Temperature • Feels Like • Rain Probability • Wind Speed • Humidity • UV Index • Visibility • Pressure • Sunrise & Sunset • Cloud Cover • Dew Point Weather Alerts Receive important notifications before rain starts and stay informed with severe weather alerts, storm warnings, heavy rainfall notifications, and precipitation updates. Storm Radar Track incoming storms, precipitation movement, and changing weather conditions before heading outside. Multiple Locations Monitor weather forecasts for your current location or save your favorite cities for instant access. Perfect for: • Daily commuters • Outdoor workers • Travelers • Runners • Cyclists • Golfers • Campers • Hikers • Event planners • Families Beautiful Widgets Add home screen widgets to instantly view: • Rain Countdown • Current Weather • Weather Forecast • Temperature • Rain Probability Live Activities Keep your rain countdown visible directly on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app. Siri Support Ask Siri about today's weather and quickly check when rain will begin. Why Users Love Rain Weather Radar Countdown • Live Weather Radar • Rain Countdown • Minute Forecast • Storm Radar • Rain Alerts • Weather Alerts • Hourly Forecast • 10-Day Forecast • Multiple Locations • Beautiful Widgets • Live Activities • Dynamic Island Support • Apple WeatherKit Accuracy • Fast Performance • Privacy Focused • No Ads • Easy to Use Whether you're checking today's forecast, watching live weather radar, tracking precipitation, monitoring storms, or waiting for rain to begin, Rain Weather Radar Countdown helps you stay prepared every day. Download Rain Weather Radar Countdown today and experience one of the smartest weather apps for live weather radar, rain forecasts, storm tracking, weather alerts, precipitation monitoring, and minute-by-minute weather updates. Keywords naturally covered throughout the description include: weather, live weather, my radar, rain, radar, weather radar, WeatherBug, Weather Underground, Windy, RainViewer, MyRadar, storm radar, tornado tracker, weather alerts, precipitation, minute forecast, forecast, weather forecast, rain alerts, weather radar live, rain viewer, rain alarm, rain today, weather routing, weather channel, and more—while remaining within Apple's guidelines by avoiding misleading or excessive repetition. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Aurora Forecast 极光预测2 screens
Rain Weather Radar Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

Aurora Forecast 极光预测 and Rain Weather Radar Countdown both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Rain Weather Radar Countdown's written reviews are positive against 25% of Aurora Forecast 极光预测's. Rain Weather Radar Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Aurora Forecast 极光预测's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Aurora Forecast 极光预测 against 5.0 for Rain Weather Radar Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rain Weather Radar Countdown has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Aurora Forecast 极光预测's written reviews are positive against 67% of Rain Weather Radar Countdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora Forecast 极光预测 ships an update every 2 months, Rain Weather Radar Countdown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Aurora Forecast 极光预测 versus Rain Weather Radar Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora Forecast 极光预测Rain Weather Radar Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer富成 郑Farouk Elsayed

Customer experience

Aurora Forecast 极光预测

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Rain Weather Radar Countdown

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Aurora Forecast 极光预测

No in-app purchases

None

Rain Weather Radar Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aurora Forecast 极光预测 free?
Aurora Forecast 极光预测 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rain Weather Radar Countdown free?
Rain Weather Radar Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aurora Forecast 极光预测 or Rain Weather Radar Countdown?
Aurora Forecast 极光预测 and Rain Weather Radar Countdown are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Aurora Forecast 极光预测 or Rain Weather Radar Countdown have ads?
Neither Aurora Forecast 极光预测 nor Rain Weather Radar Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora Forecast 极光预测 or Rain Weather Radar Countdown?
Aurora Forecast 极光预测 ships an update every 2 months, and Rain Weather Radar Countdown every 9 days. Most recently, Aurora Forecast 极光预测 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rain Weather Radar Countdown on October 31, 2026.

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