# Weather Hi vs PredictRain

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Hi | PredictRain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-hi-def-radar-forecast/id458225159/reviews) | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictrain/id6457883197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 420 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Hi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-hi-def-radar-forecast/id458225159)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Future Weather | $1.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Plus Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning Alerts | $4.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Lightning Notification Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Storm Watch Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather radar
- 🗺️ Detailed map layers
- 🔍 Comprehensive weather data
- ⚠️ Helpful for tracking severe weather

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔄 Constant pop-up ads for premium features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, loading issues)
- 🇨🇦 Limited functionality outside the US

**Reported bugs**

- Radar imagery disappearing
- Location jumping back to user's position
- Future radar not working despite subscription

**Requested features**

- Customizable radar loop controls
- Improved location tracking and centering
- Celsius temperature option for non-US users
- Restore previously free features


### 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 Weather Hi free?

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

### Is PredictRain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Hi or PredictRain?

PredictRain is rated higher. Weather Hi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while PredictRain averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do Weather Hi or PredictRain have ads?

Weather Hi shows ads; PredictRain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Hi or PredictRain?

Weather Hi ships an update fortnightly, and PredictRain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather Hi was updated on November 9, 2026 and PredictRain on November 7, 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.*