# Rain Radar Pro vs Rain Tracker

The clearest difference is price: Rain Tracker at Free against Rain Radar Pro's $14.99. Rain Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Rain Radar Pro's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Rain Tracker is free to download; Rain Radar Pro costs $14.99 up front. Rain Radar Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Rain Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rain Radar Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rain Radar Pro has 1.6K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Rain Radar Pro's written reviews are positive against 46% of Rain Tracker's.

Rain Radar Pro ships an update monthly, Rain Tracker every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain Radar Pro | Rain Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-pro-live-forecast/id488674899/reviews)** | [3.0 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-tracker/id1595241295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeluxeWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/302677215) | [Callum Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130167139) |

## What reviewers say

### Rain Radar Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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 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 Rain Radar Pro free?

Rain Radar Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Rain Tracker free?

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

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

Rain Radar Pro is rated higher. Rain Radar Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Rain Tracker averages 3.0 from 43 ratings.

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

Rain Tracker shows ads; Rain Radar Pro does not.

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

Rain Radar Pro ships an update monthly, and Rain Tracker every 6 months. Most recently, Rain Radar Pro was updated on September 26, 2026 and Rain Tracker on September 26, 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.*