Weather Hi vs PredictRain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weather Hi
Get real-time animated weather radar and detailed forecasts with interactive map layers. Receive advanced alerts for severe weather, including lightning and precipitation, to stay prepared for hazardous conditions.
- Real-time animated weather radar
- Interactive map with layers
- Future forecasts and detailed info
- Severe weather alerts (lightning, precipitation)
- Multiple location saving
- AQI monitoring
- Severe weather overlays
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Weather Hi-Def Radar Forecast is a simple yet powerful weather radar app that features real-time animated weather radar images in vivid color on a highly-responsive interactive map. View future forecasts and detailed weather information with map layers, including fire & air quality index. See freezing rain on the radar so you can anticipate hazardous road conditions. Stay ahead of the weather with advanced alerts, including lightning & precipitation notifications so you’re always prepared. Features include: • Sharp weather radar imagery display current & future radar images • View weather map full-screen on your device and hide the app buttons for a crystal clear detailed overview of weather radar activity • Tap & hold on the map to check current weather conditions and forecasts • Get real-time push notifications for severe weather conditions including floods, severe storms, temperature advisories, wildfires, snow, high winds, and air quality • Set multiple locations for fast & easy access to weather forecasts, to view current road conditions, barometric pressure readings, and detailed weather information for all your saved locations • View your GPS position, direction of travel, and elevation on the map with location enabled • Monitor local air pollution data with AQI • Quickly view hourly weather with Lock & Home Screen Widgets • Use Fire Overlay to monitor active wildfires near & far Show Weather Layers on the map to see past weather imagery (for U.S. locations & some non-U.S. locations where available) • Radar layer • Clouds layer • Clouds & Radar layer • Temperature layer • Water Temperature layer • Wind Speed layer • Snowfall layer • Road Weather layer • Wave Height layer Severe Weather Overlays and alerts on the map to see severe weather warning boxes(U.S. locations only): • Tap alert boxes on the map to view info • Tornado and Thunderstorm watches and warnings • Flood watches and warnings • Hurricane and Tropical Storm forecast tracks • Hurricane and Tropical Storm watches and warnings • Storm Tracks showing direction of storm in the next few minutes • Winter storm watches and warnings • Marine and coastal alerts • Earthquakes • View Lightning strikes on the map Purchase Storm Watch Plus to unlock the following: • Future Animated Radar - See wind, snow, rain and clouds move across the map • 15-Day Forecast - View in-depth weather forecasts • Advanced Weather Layers - Road weather, air quality, UV index, wind, surface temps, tides & more • Severe Weather Overlays - Lightning trikes, wildfires and storms • Real-time Weather Alerts - Get notifications including flood, fire, snow, hurricanes and severe storms • Create & Save Map Views - Save your favorite map layers and overlays for easy access anytime • Activity & Health Forecasts - See how today’s weather affects your activities & health • Historical Weather Insights - See three year averages and weather this day, one year ago • Snow Report - View detailed winter conditions including snow depth & snowfall • Apple Watch App - Check the current weather, forecasts and radar maps, right from your wrist • Apple CarPlay Widgets- View weather conditions hands free from your vehicle • Premium Widgets - View weather details on your Home and Lock Screens Subscription Terms: • Subscription Terms and Terms of Use: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ • Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/ • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Apple Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Email support.weatherhd@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support.
PredictRain
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.
- AI-powered 4-hour rain forecasts
- Real-time rain radar
- Instant rain alerts
- Accumulated rainfall tracking
- Multi-model forecast comparison
- Lightning tracker
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Stay ahead of the rain with PredictRain, the world's most precise rain forecast app developed by the team behind PredictWind. Built for those who rely on accurate rain predictions, PredictRain combines advanced AI modeling and intuitive tools to support better decision-making. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals, PredictRain delivers rain forecasting that is reliable, efficient, and built for practical use. Why PredictRain? Pinpoint Accuracy: AI Rain delivers ultra-precise 4-hour forecasts, updated every 10 minutes and refined with real-time radar data for your exact location. Real-Time Alerts: Get instant notifications when rain is headed your way in the next hour, so you can adapt quickly and stay one step ahead. Smarter Planning: View accumulated rainfall over hours or days to better plan your activities and understand how wet the ground will be for your work or adventure. Proven Reliability: PredictRain combines eight global forecast models with localised radar to improve accuracy where it matters most. Key Features: AI Rain: AI-powered 4-hour rain forecasts with location-specific precision. Multi-Model Forecasts: Compare eight models for greater reliability. Rain Radar: Visualise real-time rain movement with customisable overlays. Satellite Imagery: Combine cloud cover and rainfall data for full context. Climate Data: Access historical rainfall trends for seasonal and location-based planning. Rain Alerts: Receive tailored, instant notifications based on incoming rainfall. Lightning Tracker: Monitor global lightning activity with real-time strike classification. Accumulated Rainfall: Track total expected rainfall over hours or days for better planning. Plan Smarter with PredictRain Whether you're preparing for fieldwork, travel, or outdoor events, PredictRain supports more informed decisions with localised rain forecasts, historical data, and real-time alerts. Use core features free. Upgrade to PredictRain Pro to unlock rain alerts, real-time radar, live observations, and support for multiple locations ($29 USD / year or free for users on a PredictWind Basic subscription and above.) Terms and conditions: https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PredictRain at none against Weather Hi's shown. PredictRain also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 36%). Weather Hi's advantage is ratings volume (77K vs 68) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Weather Hi sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PredictRain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PredictRain holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Hi has 77K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Weather Hi's written reviews are positive against 71% of PredictRain's.
Weather Hi ships an update fortnightly, PredictRain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weather Hi | PredictRain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (77K ratings) | 4.8 (68 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 77K — better | 68 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #23 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 420 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maple Media Apps, LLC | PredictWind Limited |
Customer experience
Weather Hi
PredictRain
Bugs and requests
Weather Hi
Reported bugs
3 issues- Radar imagery disappearing
- Location jumping back to user's position
- Future radar not working despite subscription
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable radar loop controls
- Improved location tracking and centering
- Celsius temperature option for non-US users
- Restore previously free features
PredictRain
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Weather Hi
- Future Weather$1.991 Month
- Storm Watch Plus Weekly$3.997 Days
- Lightning Alerts$4.991 Month
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- Storm Watch Monthly$5.491 Month
- Storm Watch Monthly$5.991 Month
- Lightning Notification Monthly$6.991 Month
- Storm Watch Plus Monthly$6.991 Month
- Storm Watch Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Storm Watch Annual$39.991 Year
- Storm Watch Plus Annual$49.991 Year
PredictRain
- PredictRain Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
- PredictRain14 Days trial$12.003 Months
- PredictRain Pro Annual14 Days trial$29.001 Year
Questions
Is Weather Hi free?
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