Comparison

Rain Maps vs Oman Meteo

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

Head to head
About

Rain Maps

Track live rain, storms, and weather patterns on an interactive map. Get minute-by-minute rain forecasts, severe weather alerts, and detailed hourly predictions. Visualize weather data with animated radar and shareable storm animations.

Highlights
  • Live rain radar with short-term forecast
  • Animated radar and storm path visualization
  • Minute-by-minute rain and hourly forecasts
  • Severe weather warnings and summaries
  • Home screen and Apple Watch widgets
  • Lightning strike and storm cell tracking
Features
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Rain Maps shows you where it is raining right now, where the rain is heading and what your weather will do next, on a live map built for following rain. LIVE RAIN RADAR • Live radar from several sources, including Doppler radar, refreshed every few minutes • A short-term radar forecast for the minutes ahead • Play the last hours as an animation and share it as a video or GIF • Lightning strikes, storm cells and the direction storms are moving EVERY WEATHER MAP • Satellite clouds, dust and fog • Weather fronts and wind • Rain, temperature and wind forecasts on the map from several global models (some need a subscription) A NEW WEATHER PAGE • A living sky that shows the clouds, rain, thunder and moon you see outside • Rain in the next hour, minute by minute • Hour-by-hour and daily forecasts • Official weather warnings and a clear summary of what is coming • The moon, sunrise and sunset, UV, wind and more ALERTS BEFORE THE RAIN • A notification shortly before rain starts at your location or your saved places • Alerts for lightning nearby ON YOUR SCREEN AND YOUR WRIST • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • A Live Activity that follows approaching rain • An Apple Watch app with complications MORE • Turn-by-turn navigation with the weather on your map • Report the weather where you are and see what people nearby report Rain Maps is developed by Yanbu Weather. Terms of Use: https://www.yanbuweather.com/terms/Apps/rainMaps/termsofuse.html Privacy Policy: https://www.yanbuweather.com/terms/Apps/rainMaps/privacypolicy.html Website: https://www.yanbuweather.com/

About

Oman Meteo

Features
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Stay informed and safe with the official app from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman. This comprehensive, user-friendly application provides real-time weather, marine, and tsunami information across Oman, directly from the authoritative source. Designed with the needs of both the public and professionals in mind, the app offers advanced features using interactive, zoomable maps of Oman to make data easily accessible and understandable. Key Features: — Live Weather Station Data Access up-to-the-minute observations from official meteorological stations across the Sultanate, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, rainfall, and more. — Cyclone Modeling and Forecasting Track tropical systems affecting the Arabian Sea and beyond with cyclone model outputs to stay ahead of developing threats. — Weather Forecast Models & Meteograms View dynamic animations from the latest weather prediction models and station-based meteograms to understand upcoming weather patterns in a detailed, visual format. — Official Bulletins and Alerts Receive official meteorological bulletins, warnings, and forecasts directly from Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority — your trusted source for reliable weather information. — Map-Based Warnings with CAP Integration View area-specific warnings generated through the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), displayed intuitively on an interactive map interface. — Marine Observations & Models Monitor marine conditions with data from coastal stations, plus model animations for sea state, wave height, direction, surface winds and other key parameters critical to marine safety. — Tsunami Information Stay informed about tsunami alerts within Oman and the surrounding region. — Interactive Zoomable Maps Explore Oman’s weather and hazard data through a fully interactive, high-resolution map system. Pinpoint your location or navigate by region to view localized information quickly and easily. Why Choose This App? Trusted Source: Developed and maintained by the Civil Aviation Authority of Oman, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and reliability. User-Friendly Design: Built for simplicity, speed, and clarity — ideal for both professionals and the general public. Multi-Hazard Integration: Combines weather, marine, and tsunami monitoring in one unified platform. Real-Time Data: Offers timely updates, ensuring users are informed of current and upcoming hazards. Whether you're planning a trip, monitoring a storm, navigating coastal waters, or staying alert to tsunamic risks, this app equips you with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions — all from a single, official source. Download the official CAA Oman app today and experience the power of real-time environmental awareness in your hands.

Screenshots

Rain Maps4 screens
Oman Meteo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oman Meteo at none against Rain Maps's 1. Oman Meteo also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rain Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Oman Meteo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rain Maps ships an update every 4 days, Oman Meteo every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Rain Maps versus Oman Meteo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRain MapsOman Meteo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (84 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerziad aljohaniOman Civil Aviation Authority

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rain Maps

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Oman Meteo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rain Maps free?
Rain Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oman Meteo free?
Oman Meteo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rain Maps or Oman Meteo have ads?
Rain Maps shows ads; Oman Meteo does not.
Which is updated more often, Rain Maps or Oman Meteo?
Rain Maps ships an update every 4 days, and Oman Meteo every 4 weeks. Most recently, Rain Maps was updated on November 10, 2026 and Oman Meteo on November 6, 2026.

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