# Rain Tracker vs PredictRain

The clearest difference is rating: PredictRain at 4.8 against Rain Tracker's 3.0. PredictRain also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Rain Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictRain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Rain Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

PredictRain holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Rain Tracker's written reviews are positive against 71% of PredictRain's.

Rain Tracker ships an update every 6 months, PredictRain every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain Tracker | PredictRain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-tracker/id1595241295/reviews) | **[4.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictrain/id6457883197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Callum Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130167139) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Rain Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-tracker/id1595241295)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PredictRain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictrain/id6457883197)

Get ultra-precise rain forecasts with AI-powered predictions and real-time radar data. Receive instant alerts for incoming rain and plan your outdoor activities with confidence using accumulated rainfall data and historical trends.

**Highlights:** AI-powered 4-hour rain forecasts, Real-time rain radar, Instant rain alerts, Accumulated rainfall tracking, Multi-model forecast comparison, Lightning tracker

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PredictRain Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PredictRain | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| PredictRain Pro Annual | $29.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rain Tracker free?

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

### Is PredictRain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rain Tracker or PredictRain?

PredictRain is rated higher. Rain Tracker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while PredictRain averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.

### Do Rain Tracker or PredictRain have ads?

Rain Tracker shows ads; PredictRain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rain Tracker or PredictRain?

Rain Tracker ships an update every 6 months, and PredictRain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rain Tracker was updated on October 13, 2026 and PredictRain on October 13, 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.*