Comparison

WeatherRadar Basic vs Rainbird

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

Head to head
About

WeatherRadar Basic

Get current weather conditions and forecasts for any location worldwide. Features include temperature, wind speed, precipitation, and sunrise/sunset animations. Offers a weekly prediction table and a global rain radar map.

Highlights
  • Global current weather and predictions
  • Animated background visuals
  • Detailed conditions (visibility, pressure, humidity)
  • Animated wind speed and bearing
  • Sunrise/sunset animations
  • Weekly forecast table
  • Worldwide rain radar map
Features
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WeatherRadar presents the current weather and predictions in an amazing way. Some of the features of WeatherRadar: - Current temperature and conditions for every location in the world - Background image for each location will give an impression of the local weather and time - Visibility, pressure, humidity, rain, dew point - Wind speed is shown using an animated windmill. This gives a clear impression fast. Try comparing the windspeed between locations with quick swipe - The wind bearing is shown with an arrow based on the compass of your iPhone. So it shows exactly where the wind is coming from. Move your iPhone and the wind bearing will correct itself. Of course the actual bearing is also given in compass notation - A description of the current and expected weather conditions, including how the temperature feels in practice, in clear English - Sunrise and sunset are shown as animation, showing the progress of the sun across the sky for the day so far. The actual times are shown as well - The current moon phase is described and shown as an image - A Prediction of the weather for the week is shown in a clear table, with illustrations for the type of weather to be expected in addition to the maximum and minimum temperatures - A rain radar map is shown for the selected location. This rain radar map works for any location worldwide, not just the US Additional features: - Add any location worldwide and have the weather available to you at any time. You can add and remove locations as you like - Use the settings to set your preferred unit for wind speed, pressure, time, temperature and visibility - Set the map type you prefer - All settings and locations will remain stored with WeatherRadar WeatherRadar is fast, precise, and looks great. Use it to monitor the weather at any time, for any location in the world. Accurate, premium weather forecast data from Dark Sky. Please contact us at support@sparklingapps.com for any suggestions. Enjoy the app!

About

Rainbird

Features
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Company identity, RainbirdGEO, represents the fusion of 'Rainbird', nature's rain messenger, and 'GEO', symbolizing both Earth and satellites. We specialize in analyzing cutting-edge Earth observation satellites to deliver accurate forecasts and facilitate risk information sharing across Pacific communities. Easy functions of 'Rainbird - Pacific' application: Advanced Satellite Rain Forecasting Stay ahead of Pacific weather patterns! ‘Rainbird - Pacific’ delivers location-specific rain forecasts using our world-class algorithm developed by RainbirdGEO, powered by high-quality data from Korean geostationary satellites. Plan your day confidently with advance notice of incoming rainfall. Community-Driven Warning System Take an active role in your community's safety by reporting weather events through the app. Share alerts for various conditions common in the Pacific region, including tropical storms, tsunamis, lightning, fire, heat waves, heavy rain, strong winds, water shortages, and flooding. Enhance your reports with photos and comments to keep your community informed. Local Alert Notifications Stay informed about weather events in your vicinity. Receive real-time notifications about weather conditions and community-reported incidents across the Pacific region, ensuring you're always prepared for sudden changes. Pacific Region Weather Updates Access comprehensive weather information for your location through the ‘Rainbird - Pacific’ app. Get current conditions and forecasts tailored to Pacific weather patterns. For more information about RainbirdGEO services and updates, please visit: Homepage: https://rainbirdgeo.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/rainbirdgeo Questions or suggestions about our service? Contact us at support@rainbirdgeo.com [Required permissions] Location Access Notifications

Screenshots

WeatherRadar Basic4 screens
Rainbird4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rainbird at every 2 weeks against WeatherRadar Basic's every 4 months. WeatherRadar Basic's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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

WeatherRadar Basic ships an update every 4 months, Rainbird every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WeatherRadar Basic versus Rainbird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherRadar BasicRainbird
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSparkling Design and Infotech Private LimitedRainbirdGEO

In-app purchases

None

WeatherRadar Basic

No in-app purchases

None

Rainbird

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WeatherRadar Basic free?
WeatherRadar Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rainbird free?
Rainbird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WeatherRadar Basic or Rainbird have ads?
Neither WeatherRadar Basic nor Rainbird shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeatherRadar Basic or Rainbird?
WeatherRadar Basic ships an update every 4 months, and Rainbird every 2 weeks. Most recently, WeatherRadar Basic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rainbird on October 19, 2026.

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