# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs RainAware

The clearest difference is price: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets at Free against RainAware's $4.99. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (73% vs 51%). RainAware's advantage is chart position (#20 vs #107) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is free to download; RainAware costs $4.99 up front. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RainAware sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 51% of RainAware's.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, RainAware every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | RainAware |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainaware/id503757271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #107 | **#20** |
| Size | 221 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BYSS mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [RainAware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/503757274) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get live weather updates and advanced forecasts directly on your iPhone's home screen, Dynamic Island, and Lock Screen. Track storms, hurricanes, and view detailed radar maps to plan your activities with confidence.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Home Screen widgets, Storm and hurricane tracking, 14-day hourly/daily forecasts, Real-time weather alerts, Radar overlay maps

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weather service | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather service | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather service | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weather service | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather information
- 📊 Comprehensive weather data
- 🔍 Detailed radar and forecast
- 🌡️ Reliable temperature display
- 🌤️ Animated weather visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 📢 Intrusive ads and upsell prompts
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow widget/map updates
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating properly
- Map layers not functioning as expected
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable widget layouts
- Live weather radar on home screen
- Ability to share weather data
- Integration with smart home devices


### RainAware

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainaware/id503757271)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get precise rain timing and severe weather alerts for your location. Visualize weather data with interactive graphs and maps, and customize notifications to stay informed about changing conditions.

**Highlights:** Rain Clock with precise timing, Customizable rain and severe weather notifications, Interactive temperature and wind graphs, Weather map overlays with watches and warnings, Satellite and radar imagery, Forecast clock for 8-day outlook, Site lists for nearby locations

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RainAware Suite - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| RainAware Suite - Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| RainAware Suite - Day Pass | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and Accurate
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Very dependable
- 👍 Pretty accurate
- 👍 Reliable - Accurate - Worth Every Penny

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Worse lately
- 🐛 Very disappointed
- 🐛 do not waste your money
- 🐛 You never Know!
- 🐛 Not reliable

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- JSON could not be serialized because of error: The data couldn't be read because it isn't in the correct format. [47

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Push notifications to alert you to rain within 3 hours


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RainAware free?

RainAware costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or RainAware?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while RainAware averages 3.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or RainAware have ads?

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor RainAware shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or RainAware?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and RainAware every 2 weeks. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on September 28, 2026 and RainAware on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or RainAware?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and RainAware at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*