# Weatherzone vs Rain Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Weatherzone at 4.6 against Rain Tracker's 3.0. Weatherzone also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 44) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Rain Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weatherzone sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. Rain Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weatherzone holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weatherzone has 1.9K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Weatherzone's written reviews are positive against 46% of Rain Tracker's.

Weatherzone ships an update every 2 months, Rain Tracker every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weatherzone | Rain Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherzone-weather-forecasts/id409060691/reviews)** | [3.0 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-tracker/id1595241295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 296 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DTN APAC Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/336262960) | [Callum Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130167139) |

## What reviewers say

### Weatherzone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherzone-weather-forecasts/id409060691)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed local weather forecasts, real-time radar maps, and hourly/daily predictions. Plan your activities with confidence using severe weather alerts and long-term outlooks. Offers an ad-free experience and advanced features through subscription.

**Highlights:** Local weather observations, Real-time radar map, Hourly and daily forecasts, 14-day outlooks, Severe weather warnings, Wind streamlines, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free Weatherzone Subscription | $3.49 | per year |
| Weatherzone PRO Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and reliable weather information
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Detailed weather forecasts and graphs
- 🌤️ Comprehensive weather data (temperature, rain, wind, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ⏱️ Slow app loading and performance
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- Radar and satellite imagery not working properly
- Temperature and rainfall forecasts often inaccurate
- Notifications not working as expected
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Bring back the 48-hour weather graph
- Add lightning strike and severe weather alerts
- Improve radar and satellite imagery
- Provide more customization options


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weatherzone free?

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

### Is Rain Tracker free?

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

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

Weatherzone is rated higher. Weatherzone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Rain Tracker averages 3.0 from 44 ratings.

### Do Weatherzone or Rain Tracker have ads?

Both Weatherzone and Rain Tracker show ads.

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

Weatherzone ships an update every 2 months, and Rain Tracker every 6 months. Most recently, Weatherzone was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rain Tracker 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.*