# kWx vs Please Don't Rain

The clearest difference is rating: Please Don't Rain at 4.7 against kWx's 4.0. Please Don't Rain also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). kWx's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Please Don't Rain sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. kWx asks for nothing beyond the download.

Please Don't Rain holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Please Don't Rain has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of kWx's written reviews are positive against 87% of Please Don't Rain's.

kWx ships an update every 4 weeks, Please Don't Rain every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | kWx | Please Don't Rain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kwx/id1497992924/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/please-dont-rain/id6444577668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Brennan](https://appshunter.io/developer/898026482) | [Christopher Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367002435) |

## What reviewers say

### kWx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kwx/id1497992924)

Accesses official NOAA weather data directly, minimizing bandwidth and eliminating third-party tracking. View current conditions, 7-day forecasts, and heat index for numerous global locations. Customize station lists and offset forecast locations for precise weather information.

**Highlights:** Direct NOAA data access, 7-day text forecasts, Current conditions and temperature, Customizable station lists, Offset forecast locations, Heat Index display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Please Don't Rain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/please-dont-rain/id6444577668)

Track weather for important upcoming days without constant checking. Get automatic updates and create shareable weather images. Offers robust accessibility features and privacy-focused design.

**Highlights:** Automatic weather updates for selected days, Customizable weather image creation, Extensive accessibility support (VoiceOver, Dynamic Text), Privacy-first design, no location tracking, Widgets for Home Screen and Lock Screen, Detailed weather charts and statistics, Shortcuts for quick forecast access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version (3 months) | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version (1 Year) | $8.99 | per year |
| Soda Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Cream Sized Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Tea Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is kWx free?

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

### Is Please Don't Rain free?

Please Don't Rain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, kWx or Please Don't Rain?

Please Don't Rain is rated higher. kWx averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Please Don't Rain averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do kWx or Please Don't Rain have ads?

Neither kWx nor Please Don't Rain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, kWx or Please Don't Rain?

kWx ships an update every 4 weeks, and Please Don't Rain every 9 days. Most recently, kWx was updated on October 29, 2026 and Please Don't Rain 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.*