# RainAware vs Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar

The clearest difference is price: Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar at Free against RainAware's $4.99. Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). RainAware's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (51% vs 28%). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar is free to download; RainAware costs $4.99 up front. RainAware sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RainAware holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RainAware has 1.1K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of RainAware's written reviews are positive against 28% of Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar's.

RainAware ships an update every 2 weeks, Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RainAware | Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainaware/id503757271/reviews)** | [2.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sky-tech-and-rain-radar/id6443731301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **50.6% of reviews** | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RainAware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/503757274) | [Hyperlocal Weather App Yazilim Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648861374) |

## What reviewers say

### RainAware

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

**Currently charting:** #9 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


### Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sky-tech-and-rain-radar/id6443731301)

Get hyper-accurate, minute-by-minute weather forecasts for your current location or any city. Track storms, view high-resolution radar maps, and receive timely notifications for precipitation and severe weather events.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal forecasts, Minute-by-minute precipitation, 10-day hourly forecasts, High-resolution radar maps, Storm and snow tracking, Customizable home screen widgets, Severe weather notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and informative interface
- 👍 Hyperlocal weather accuracy
- 👍 Clean and simple design
- 👍 Great information presentation
- 👍 Accurate hourly predictions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar not working consistently
- 🐛 Premium features not active after purchase
- 🐛 Persistent advertisements despite premium
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather predictions
- 🐛 Notifications not working

**Reported bugs**

- Radar does not work
- Premium features not enabled after purchase
- Ads still present after buying premium
- Unable to connect to WeatherKit error
- Rain inches option not working

**Requested features**

- Compatibility with Apple Watch & iPad
- Add date to widget
- Change military time to normal hours in widget/radar
- Hourly % chance of precipitation on main screen
- Change units from mm to inches for snow/rain


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RainAware free?

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

### Is Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar free?

Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RainAware or Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar?

RainAware is rated higher. RainAware averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar averages 2.9 from 39 ratings.

### Do RainAware or Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar have ads?

Neither RainAware nor Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RainAware or Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar?

RainAware ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar every 2 days. Most recently, RainAware was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dark Sky Tech & Rain Radar on October 25, 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.*