Comparison

RainMaker_CWIP vs Solcast

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

Head to head
About

RainMaker_CWIP

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Weather Modification LLC has produced the "RainMaker_CWIP” application. It is the graphical user interface associated with the Cloud Water Inertial Probe (CWIP). The CWIP is an airborne environmental and inertial movement sensor designed to assist the cloud seeding pilot make informed real-time decisions as to the seed-ability of a particular cloud system.

About

Solcast

This app provides personalized, actionable weather guidance beyond simple forecasts. It delivers daily briefings with tailored tips for UV protection, rain, allergies, and more, adapting to your lifestyle and sensitivities. It also offers smart outfit recommendations and tracks various lifestyle indices with offline support.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily weather briefings
  • Actionable lifestyle tips
  • Smart outfit recommendations
  • 16 customizable lifestyle indices
  • National holiday detection
  • Offline support
  • Multi-location weather tracking
Features
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Weather That Guides Your Day Most weather apps stop at the forecast. Solcast goes further by turning real time local weather into personalized, actionable guidance for your everyday life. It bridges the gap between raw data and your daily routine, telling you exactly how the conditions affect you and your family. A DAILY BRIEFING TAILORED TO YOUR LIFE Every morning, a single glanceable card delivers up to six prioritized action items. You receive UV protection reminders, rain gear nudges, pollen warnings, ideal dog walking times, and migraine alerts. Every insight is shaped by your personal preferences and physical sensitivities, so you only see what actually matters to you. NATIONAL HOLIDAY AWARENESS Solcast automatically detects public holidays across a wide range of countries and surfaces them as a top priority item in your daily briefing. Whether it is a long weekend, a bank holiday, or a national celebration, you always know when a holiday affects your plans before you step outside. 16 LIFESTYLE INDICES CALCULATED ON DEVICE Solcast tracks dressing comfort, UV exposure, sunscreen (SPF) guidance, eye protection, skin care, flu risk, allergy levels, air quality, outdoor sports suitability, travel conditions, hydration needs, road and traffic safety, car wash timing, air conditioning needs, and home ventilation. All 16 indices are computed locally on your device using real time weather data, with no calculation lag and no personal data sent to any server. SMART OUTFIT RECOMMENDATIONS An intelligent engine selects clothing across seven categories including tops, bottoms, outerwear, footwear, accessories, kids, and pets. It evaluates temperature, precipitation, wind, UV, your dressing style, and your household settings to ensure everyone is dressed right for the conditions. DEEP CUSTOMIZATION Your dashboard adapts instantly to your life. Configure settings for temperature sensitivity, sun sensitivity, allergy awareness, migraine sensitivity, dressing style, outdoor exercise habits, kids, pets, and car ownership. Each setting reshapes the entire experience immediately. SEAMLESS MULTI LOCATION TRACKING Save up to four cities and switch between them instantly. Every location receives its own forecast, lifestyle indices, outfit picks, and daily briefing displayed in that city's local timezone, making it effortless to manage travel or check on family abroad. Your current GPS location is always available and never counts toward the limit. RICH DATA WITH PRIVACY FIRST DESIGN Solcast delivers rich weather details including sunrise, sunset, cloud cover, visibility, barometric pressure, dew point, wind gusts, air quality, and pollen levels. Weather, air quality, and holiday data are fetched from trusted providers, and every lifestyle index, outfit pick, and briefing is then computed entirely on your device. There are no accounts required, no tracking, and no advertisements. KEY FEATURES - Weather Forecast: Detailed seven day outlook featuring over 27 weather metrics with hourly breakdowns. - Daily Briefing Card: Up to six actionable lifestyle tips synthesized and prioritized every morning. - National Holiday Detection: Automatic public holiday alerts across a wide range of countries. - Lifestyle Indices: 16 distinct indices covering health, outdoors, commute, and home. - Personalized Outfit Planner: Smart clothing recommendations across seven categories. - Migraine and Pressure Tracking: Risk alerts driven by barometric pressure and altitude changes. - Allergy and Air Quality Monitor: Pollen and air quality monitoring with personal sensitivity settings. - Family and Pet Care: Specialized weather guidance for kids, pets, and car owners. - Sunrise and Sunset Timing: Time aware tips for outdoor activity planning and pet walks. - Beautiful Interface: Warm, accessible design with full light and dark mode support. - On Device Intelligence: Complete privacy with no accounts and no ads.

Screenshots

Solcast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solcast at every 3 weeks against RainMaker_CWIP's every 12 months. RainMaker_CWIP's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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

RainMaker_CWIP ships an update every 12 months, Solcast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RainMaker_CWIP versus Solcast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainMaker_CWIPSolcast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeather Modification LLCBartlett Butter LLC

In-app purchases

None

RainMaker_CWIP

No in-app purchases

None

Solcast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RainMaker_CWIP free?
RainMaker_CWIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solcast free?
Solcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RainMaker_CWIP or Solcast have ads?
Neither RainMaker_CWIP nor Solcast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RainMaker_CWIP or Solcast?
RainMaker_CWIP ships an update every 12 months, and Solcast every 3 weeks. Most recently, RainMaker_CWIP was updated on October 26, 2026 and Solcast on October 31, 2026.

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