Comparison

Rain Radar vs Rain Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Rain Radar

Track rain, storms, and wind in real time on a powerful global radar map with smooth animations. Get accurate forecasts, live updates, and detailed weather data to stay ahead of changing conditions.

Highlights
  • Live rain radar with smooth animations
  • Interactive global weather map
  • Accurate hourly and daily forecasts
  • Real-time storm and wind tracking
  • Customizable weather alerts
  • Detailed weather data (temperature, wind, etc.)
Features
Currently charting
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See where rain and snow are heading. Watch precipitation move on the map, estimate when it may reach your location, and explore cyclone paths. Open Rain Radar before you head out. Move through the animated radar timeline to see showers change around you. A location-based card helps you check whether rain or snow is nearby, happening now, or expected later. Switch to Cyclones to follow available storm positions and tracks. Select a cyclone to see its path and details, including intensity and wind speed when provided. Switch easily between Rain and Cyclones, use updated radar playback, and explore the refreshed map experience on iPhone and iPad. Rain timing needs location permission and usable radar data. It is an estimate, not a guarantee; the app may show that data is unavailable or that no precipitation is expected within its current forecast window. The radar timeline includes recent frames and forecast frames where available. Cyclone information comes from the Global Disaster Awareness and Coordination System (GDACS), subject to its data availability. Tracks are for awareness only and are not official warnings. Follow local weather authorities and emergency services for safety decisions. Rain Radar is free to download and includes advertising. An optional Premium subscription removes ads. Monthly and yearly options, prices and any trial eligibility are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.deluxeware.com/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://www.deluxeware.com/privacy_policy.html

About

Rain Tracker

Manually log your daily rainfall measurements from your home rain gauge. Visualize your data with daily, monthly, and yearly charts. Supports multiple gauges and data export/import.

Highlights
  • Manual rain recording
  • Daily, monthly, yearly charts
  • Multiple rain gauge support
  • Data export to CSV
  • Data import from CSV
  • Metric/imperial unit selection
Features
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*** Important - This app does not automatically pull any rainfall data. All data must be manually entered *** Rain Tracker is a rain diary app that allows you to record daily rain figures from your backyard rain gauge. Rain Tracker will create daily, monthly, yearly charts based on your measurements. Rain Tracker makes rainfall simple to record. Just tap on a calendar date, or new rainfall button select rainfall amount, tap save and you're finished. No sign up or other information required. RainTracker allows for recording with multiple at home rain gauges. Features: • Simple rain recorder • Monthly rainfall calendar view • Monthly rainfall list • Daily bar and line charts • Monthly bar and line charts • Yearly bar and line charts • Compare Months or years in Line chart • Choose your measurement metric millimetres or inches • Choose calendar start day of week Monday or Sunday • Record rain to multiple gauges • Export rain fall Data to CSV • Import rain fall Data from CSV Rain recording fields: • Rain • Gauge • Date • Time • Notes

Screenshots

Rain Radar4 screens
Rain Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rain Radar at 4.6 against Rain Tracker's 3.0. Rain Radar also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 45) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). Rain Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Rain Radar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Rain Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rain Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rain Radar has 1.5K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Rain Radar's written reviews are positive against 46% of Rain Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rain Radar ships an update every 4 months, Rain Tracker every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Rain Radar versus Rain Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRain RadarRain Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better3.0 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews — better46.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better45
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeluxeWareCallum Hill

Customer experience

Rain Radar

All ratings1,533 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative42.5%

Rain Tracker

All ratings43 ratings
Positive44.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative48.8%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative34.0%

User reviews

Rain Radar

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Clean and simple
  • 🚀 Accurate and beautiful
  • 🚀 Reliable source for weather tracking
  • 👍 Excellent app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Slow to refresh and render graphics
  • 🔍 Visibility clouded by ads
  • 🐛 Glitches when zooming in/out
  • 🐛 Weather colors not loading properly
  • 🐛 Defaults to wrong location

Rain Tracker

From 45 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 👍 Good basic tracking
  • 👍 Great for tracking rainfall
  • 👍 Nice clean look

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cannot import data
  • 🐛 Cannot enter partial inches
  • 🐛 App closes when entering data
  • 🐛 Clunky interface
  • 🐛 Cannot delete default gauge

Bugs and requests

Rain Radar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Zoom-related glitches
  • Location defaults to Asia
  • Weather colors disappearing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Future radar/weather forecasting
  • Fahrenheit temperature option
  • Time bar in lower portion of screen

Rain Tracker

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Cannot import data from old phone
  • Export format not same as import format
  • Access error to import file
  • App closes when entering data
  • Cannot delete the first rain gauge as it's default
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  • Cannot enter a partial inch (rounds up or down)
  • Data rounded to one digit in calendar display
  • Cannot amend entered rainfall
  • Yearly totals crashing the app
  • Fault in gauge settings - cannot save new color

Requested features

21 requests
  • Option for one-time pay to remove ads
  • App available in French
  • Default time for checking gauges should be 9:00 am
  • Yearly total button
  • Annual graph for seasonal comparisons
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  • Ability to record .5 and show on calendar
  • Ability to put decimal points (e.g., 5.5)
  • Separate recordings and graphs for different rain gauges
  • Ability to edit or delete entries
  • Year to date function
  • 12 months to date function
  • More analytical data
  • Link iPad and iPhone data
  • Export data function
  • Year on year comparisons chart
  • Ability to share data
  • Weekly/monthly and yearly summaries
  • Allow another family member to join the same rain gauge
  • Change color of gauges
  • Improve graphics
  • Put back previous chart display

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Rain Radar

Subscriptions3
  • RainRadar Premium Special Offer3 Months trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$5.991 Month
  • Annual access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ad's$74.99
None

Rain Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rain Radar free?
Rain Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rain Tracker free?
Rain Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rain Radar or Rain Tracker?
Rain Radar is rated higher. Rain Radar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Rain Tracker averages 3.0 from 45 ratings.
Do Rain Radar or Rain Tracker have ads?
Both Rain Radar and Rain Tracker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rain Radar or Rain Tracker?
Rain Radar ships an update every 4 months, and Rain Tracker every 6 months. Most recently, Rain Radar was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rain Tracker on November 7, 2026.

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