# Rain Radar Pro vs Rain Maps

The clearest difference is monetization model: Rain Maps at free with in-app purchases against Rain Radar Pro's subscription. Rain Maps also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Rain Radar Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rain Radar Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Rain Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rain Radar Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rain Radar Pro has 1.6K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Rain Radar Pro's written reviews are positive against 69% of Rain Maps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rain Radar Pro ships an update monthly, Rain Maps every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain Radar Pro | Rain Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-pro-live-forecast/id488674899/reviews)** | [4.2 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 34 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeluxeWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/302677215) | [ziad aljohani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582786116) |

## What reviewers say

### Rain Radar Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-pro-live-forecast/id488674899)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic weather app
- 🌍 Detailed weather information
- 🌤️ Accurate weather forecasts
- 💻 Visually appealing interface
- 🌎 Ability to check weather worldwide

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Inaccurate temperature/weather data
- 🔍 Limited radar/precipitation information
- 💰 Requires paid upgrades for full functionality
- 🗺️ Difficulty changing or adding locations

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Rain Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592)

Visualize live rain radar, cloud cover, dust, fog, and lightning directly on a map. Get detailed precipitation, temperature, and wind forecasts from multiple global models. Explore weather phenomena and plan your activities with up-to-date information.

**Highlights:** Live rain radar, Satellite cloud maps, Dust and fog tracking, Lightning detection, Precipitation forecasts, Temperature forecasts, Wind forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rain Radar Pro free?

Rain Radar Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rain Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rain Radar Pro or Rain Maps?

Rain Radar Pro is rated higher. Rain Radar Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Rain Maps averages 4.2 from 77 ratings.

### Do Rain Radar Pro or Rain Maps have ads?

Rain Maps shows ads; Rain Radar Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rain Radar Pro or Rain Maps?

Rain Radar Pro ships an update monthly, and Rain Maps every 8 days. Most recently, Rain Radar Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Rain Maps on September 19, 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.*