# Q Weather vs Rain Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Q Weather at 4.7 against Rain Maps's 4.1. Q Weather also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Rain Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rain Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Q Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Q Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 84 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Q Weather's written reviews are positive against 70% of Rain Maps's.

Q Weather ships an update monthly, Rain Maps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Q Weather | Rain Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-weather/id1463392050/reviews)** | [4.1 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#48** |
| Size | 101 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437385398) | [ziad aljohani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582786116) |

## What reviewers say

### Q Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-weather/id1463392050)

Get current and forecast weather conditions for cities in Qatar and around the world. This app features animated weather conditions and wind direction on maps, along with specific weather news and reports for Qatar.

**Highlights:** Current and forecast weather conditions, Global and Qatar city weather, Animated weather conditions, Wind direction on maps, Qatar-specific weather news and reports, Inshore and offshore forecasts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rain Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize live rain radar, cloud cover, dust, fog, and lightning directly on a map. Get detailed precipitation, temperature, and wind forecasts from multiple global models. Explore weather phenomena and plan your activities with up-to-date information.

**Highlights:** Live rain radar, Satellite cloud maps, Dust and fog tracking, Lightning detection, Precipitation forecasts, Temperature forecasts, Wind forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Q Weather free?

Q Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rain Maps free?

Rain Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Q Weather or Rain Maps?

Q Weather is rated higher. Q Weather averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Rain Maps averages 4.1 from 84 ratings.

### Do Q Weather or Rain Maps have ads?

Rain Maps shows ads; Q Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, Q Weather or Rain Maps?

Q Weather ships an update monthly, and Rain Maps every 4 days. Most recently, Q Weather was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rain Maps on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*