Comparison

WeatherMatters vs RainLog V2

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

Head to head
About

WeatherMatters

Get detailed weather forecasts and analysis from an experienced meteorologist. This app provides daily insights on temperature, rainfall, severe weather, and seasonal patterns, with customizable options available.

Highlights
  • Unrivaled weather information and analysis
  • Timely and clear weather forecasting
  • Daily analysis of temperature and rainfall
  • Severe weather and cyclone coverage
  • Flood and drought coverage
  • Seasonal weather analysis
  • Bespoke and tailored forecasts
Features
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Weather Matters with Karl Lijnders gives you unrivalled weather information and analysis – as seen on Facebook for years. In 2021, we’ve expanded, to give you more of what you've asked for. Welcome to our new home! ​ Weather Matters began with a passion for weather. Weather forecaster and ratings-winning TV presenter Karl Lijnders has developed a place to offer you timely and clear weather forecasting. This is coupled with unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction. ​ It’s this standard of excellence that prompted the growth of this subscription-based service of formalised weather forecasting and analysis services, which hinges of Karl Lijnders' lifetime of research, study and weather experience.. ​ ​ Weather Matters with Karl Lijnders provide daily analysis ranging from temperature and rainfall forecasts, severe weather and cyclone coverage, flood and drought coverage, analysis ranging from winter weather to the wet season, and everything in between. ​ There are a range of subscription models to suit your needs. ​ ​ Karl also offers a range of bespoke forecasts, tailored to suit your needs. Karl Lijnders can provide unique graphics and forecast packages utilising the latest weather data from global agencies and my 20 years of experience in the weather-world to assist you in your endeavours. Get in touch today to find out how Weather Matters with Karl Lijnders can help you.

About

RainLog V2

Track, analyze, and manage your personal rainfall data with this comprehensive diary and log. It allows for detailed record-keeping, trend monitoring, and comparisons over time, perfect for anyone with a rain gauge.

Highlights
  • Log daily precipitation
  • iCloud Sync
  • Flexible units (mm/inches)
  • Monthly graphs and averages
  • MTD & YTD comparisons
  • CSV export
  • Community rain map
  • Watering & irrigation tracking
Features
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Record rainfall from your own rain gauge, compare years at a glance, and keep your history backed up and synced across iPhone, iPad and Android. RainLog is built for rain gauge owners, farmers, gardeners, weather enthusiasts and property managers who want reliable records based on their own measurements—not generic online weather data. FAST, FLEXIBLE RECORDING • Record rain or snow in millimetres or inches • Add trace amounts, weather icons and notes • Record garden, crop and property watering • Manage multiple rain gauges in one place POWERFUL GRAPHS AND COMPARISONS See monthly and yearly totals, Month-to-Date and Year-to-Date comparisons, four-year totals, rolling 12-month rainfall and long-term 2-, 5- and 10-year averages. Choose a custom rainfall year—such as July to June—to match your seasons, farm records or local climate. SHARED RAIN GAUGES Share a gauge with another RainLog user. Give trusted family members, workers or property managers view-only access, or allow them to add and edit rainfall readings for that gauge. The gauge remains under the owner’s account, and invited users do not need their own subscription to access a gauge shared with them. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Sign in with your RainLog account to securely synchronise rainfall records across supported Apple and Android devices. BACKUPS AND CSV EXPORT Protect your rainfall history with backup tools and automatic CSV backups. Export records in date order for use with Excel, Numbers or farm record systems—your data remains useful outside RainLog. COMMUNITY RAIN MAP Optionally share rainfall summaries from selected gauges and view rainfall reported by other RainLog users on an interactive map. BUILT FOR REAL RAINFALL RECORDS RainLog is designed for people who read their own rain gauge or weather station. It does not automatically substitute online weather estimates for your measurements, helping you maintain a personal and consistent rainfall history. Your rainfall. Your gauge. Your history. RainLog includes a limited free trial so you can explore the app before subscribing. Annual subscription plans are based on the number of gauges you manage and support the continued development and maintenance of RainLog. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rainlog.com.au/privacy

Screenshots

WeatherMatters4 screens
RainLog V24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RainLog V2 at 83% against WeatherMatters's 0%. WeatherMatters's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. RainLog V2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. WeatherMatters asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WeatherMatters versus RainLog V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherMattersRainLog V2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—32 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDavid BolisWade Tucker

Customer experience

WeatherMatters

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

RainLog V2

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative10.6%

In-app purchases

None

WeatherMatters

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RainLog V2

Subscriptions3
  • 2 Rain Gauges1 Month trial$5.991 Year
  • 4 Rain Gauges1 Month trial$7.991 Year
  • 8 Rain Gauges1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is WeatherMatters free?
WeatherMatters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RainLog V2 free?
RainLog V2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WeatherMatters or RainLog V2 have ads?
Neither WeatherMatters nor RainLog V2 shows ads.

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