# Rotating Globe vs Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar

The clearest difference is price: Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar at Free against Rotating Globe's $2.99. Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Rotating Globe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar is free to download; Rotating Globe costs $2.99 up front. Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Rotating Globe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Rotating Globe's written reviews are positive against 28% of Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar's.

Rotating Globe ships an update every 2 weeks, Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rotating Globe | Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotating-globe/id1472279538/reviews) | **[2.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sky-tech-and-rain-radar/id6443731301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **28.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 53 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gomathy Shankaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/503956143) | [Hyperlocal Weather App Yazilim Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648861374) |

## What reviewers say

### Rotating Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotating-globe/id1472279538)

Explore the world with an augmented reality globe displaying real-time weather conditions. Navigate continents, countries, and view detailed weather effects for specific locations by entering a US zip code. Enhance your general knowledge with an interactive global view.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality globe display, Real-time weather conditions, Interactive globe navigation (swipe/tap), Weather effects (rain, snow, fog), US zip code weather lookup, Zoom in/out globe functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sky-tech-and-rain-radar/id6443731301)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-accurate, minute-by-minute weather forecasts for your current location or any city. Track storms, view high-resolution radar maps, and receive timely notifications for precipitation and severe weather events.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal forecasts, Minute-by-minute precipitation, 10-day hourly forecasts, High-resolution radar maps, Storm and snow tracking, Customizable home screen widgets, Severe weather notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and informative interface
- 👍 Hyperlocal weather accuracy
- 👍 Clean and simple design
- 👍 Great information presentation
- 👍 Accurate hourly predictions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar not working consistently
- 🐛 Premium features not active after purchase
- 🐛 Persistent advertisements despite premium
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather predictions
- 🐛 Notifications not working

**Reported bugs**

- Radar does not work
- Premium features not enabled after purchase
- Ads still present after buying premium
- Unable to connect to WeatherKit error
- Rain inches option not working

**Requested features**

- Compatibility with Apple Watch & iPad
- Add date to widget
- Change military time to normal hours in widget/radar
- Hourly % chance of precipitation on main screen
- Change units from mm to inches for snow/rain


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rotating Globe free?

Rotating Globe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar free?

Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rotating Globe or Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar?

Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar is rated higher. Rotating Globe averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar averages 2.9 from 39 ratings.

### Do Rotating Globe or Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar have ads?

Neither Rotating Globe nor Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rotating Globe or Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar?

Rotating Globe ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar every 2 days. Most recently, Rotating Globe was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar on October 27, 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.*