# RainAware vs Snow Report & Forecast

The clearest difference is price: Snow Report & Forecast at Free against RainAware's $4.99. Snow Report & Forecast also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (67% vs 51%). RainAware's advantage is chart position (#33 vs #198). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Snow Report & Forecast is free to download; RainAware costs $4.99 up front. RainAware sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Snow Report & Forecast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snow Report & Forecast holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of RainAware's written reviews are positive against 67% of Snow Report & Forecast's.

RainAware ships an update every 2 weeks, Snow Report & Forecast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RainAware | Snow Report & Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainaware/id503757271/reviews) | **[4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-report-and-forecast/id1300009673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | #198 |
| Size | 43 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RainAware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/503757274) | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) |

## What reviewers say

### RainAware

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### Snow Report & Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-report-and-forecast/id1300009673)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed snow reports and weather forecasts, including hourly snowfall, 7-day NOAA forecasts, and satellite imagery. Access NWS discussions and long-range outlooks for weather planning.

**Highlights:** 7-day NOAA snow forecast, 3-day hourly snowfall forecast, GOES satellite imagery, NWS weather forecast discussions, 16-day weather forecast models, NOAA winter weather graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Tip the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent accuracy
- 🔍 Detailed snow forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕰️ Updates during critical times
- 🌍 Limited coverage outside US
- 🔍 Confusing interface navigation
- 🔢 Inconsistent data between locations

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues on iPad
- Forecast data contradictions
- Frequent update notifications

**Requested features**

- Snow depth data integration
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Snow alerts and notifications
- Metric units support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RainAware free?

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

### Is Snow Report & Forecast free?

Snow Report & Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RainAware or Snow Report & Forecast?

Snow Report & Forecast is rated higher. RainAware averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Snow Report & Forecast averages 4.4 from 4K ratings.

### Do RainAware or Snow Report & Forecast have ads?

Neither RainAware nor Snow Report & Forecast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RainAware or Snow Report & Forecast?

RainAware ships an update every 2 weeks, and Snow Report & Forecast every 3 weeks. Most recently, RainAware was updated on November 1, 2026 and Snow Report & Forecast on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RainAware or Snow Report & Forecast?

RainAware currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Snow Report & Forecast at #198. 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.*