Comparison

Cloud Map vs Rain Radar Pro

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Map

Access satellite imagery from over 120 NOAA weather stations to view cloud cover. Utilize GPS to locate nearby stations or save favorites for quick access. View current conditions on Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • 120+ NOAA weather station satellite images
  • Visible cloud cover view
  • GPS for nearest station
  • Favorite weather stations list
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Standard and Pro versions
Features
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Quickly check any of the 120 NOAA weather station satellite images for visible cloud cover. If you travel, you can use the GPS feature to find the nearest weather station image. You can also collect a list of your favorite weather stations for easy reference. The standard version includes 2 satellite views. View the current satellite image on Apple Watch. Upgrade to Pro version and get 23 satellite views.

About

Rain Radar Pro

See live weather radar maps to track rain, storms, and precipitation in real time. Monitor approaching weather systems and get accurate hourly and daily forecasts to plan your day and stay prepared for unexpected weather.

Highlights
  • Live rain radar with real-time precipitation tracking
  • Animated weather radar map
  • Storm movement tracking
  • Accurate hourly and daily forecasts
  • Global weather coverage
  • Interactive radar map with zoom
Features
Currently charting
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Never get caught in the rain again. Rain Radar Pro shows powerful live weather radar maps that let you see rain, storms and precipitation in real time. Track approaching weather systems and know exactly when rain will reach your location. The interactive radar map allows you to follow storm movement, explore precipitation intensity and monitor changing weather conditions anywhere in the world. Whether you’re planning your day, traveling or spending time outdoors, Rain Radar Pro helps you stay prepared and avoid unexpected rain. Live Rain Radar View an animated weather radar map that shows precipitation in real time. Watch rain clouds move across the map and track storms before they arrive. Storm Tracking Follow the movement of rain bands, downpours and weather fronts. See how storms develop and where they are heading. Accurate Weather Forecasts Get clear hourly and daily forecasts so you can plan ahead with confidence and understand what weather is coming next. Global Coverage Explore radar and weather conditions anywhere in the world. Zoom into your city or track storms across entire regions. Key Features • Live rain radar with real-time precipitation tracking • Interactive weather radar map with smooth zoom • Track storm movement and rain intensity • Accurate hourly and daily forecasts • Current weather conditions worldwide • Fast, simple and easy-to-use interface Stay ahead of the weather. Track rain, monitor storms and plan your day with Rain Radar Pro. Subscription Options • 1 month – short-term access • 1 year – best value for unlimited Premium Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in account settings. Unused portions are non-refundable. Terms: https://www.deluxeware.com/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy: https://www.deluxeware.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Cloud Map4 screens
Rain Radar Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cloud Map at Free against Rain Radar Pro's $14.99. Rain Radar Pro's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Cloud Map is free to download; Rain Radar Pro costs $14.99 up front. Cloud Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rain Radar Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Cloud Map versus Rain Radar Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud MapRain Radar Pro
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating—4.5 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.6% of reviews64.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1.6K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#97 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopernáhodnýDeluxeWare

Customer experience

Cloud Map

Written reviews43 reviews
Positive32.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative60.5%

Rain Radar Pro

All ratings1,627 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews347 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative25.4%

Bugs and requests

Cloud Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rain Radar Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connection errors preventing data updates
  • Temperature badge not updating consistently
  • Radar maps not functioning properly
  • Incorrect city/location data in some areas

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add wind speed and direction information
  • Improve radar and precipitation maps
  • Provide more detailed weather insights
  • Allow customization of temperature units
  • Implement a dark mode option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud Map

One-time1
  • Cloud Map Pro$3.99
3 purchases

Rain Radar Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium version$3.99

Questions

Is Cloud Map free?
Cloud Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rain Radar Pro free?
Rain Radar Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Cloud Map or Rain Radar Pro have ads?
Neither Cloud Map nor Rain Radar Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Map or Rain Radar Pro?
Cloud Map ships an update monthly, and Rain Radar Pro monthly. Most recently, Cloud Map was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rain Radar Pro on September 26, 2026.

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