# RainAware vs Flash Weather

The clearest difference is price: Flash Weather at Free against RainAware's $4.99. Flash Weather also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (65% vs 51%). RainAware's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 103) and chart position (#10 vs #121). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Flash Weather is free to download; RainAware costs $4.99 up front. RainAware sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Flash Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flash Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RainAware has 1.1K ratings behind it against 103, 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 65% of Flash Weather's.

RainAware ships an update every 2 weeks, Flash Weather fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RainAware | Flash Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainaware/id503757271/reviews) | **[4.4 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-weather-future-radar/id6462927563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 103 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #121 |
| Size | 43 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RainAware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/503757274) | [Flash Scientific Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703653310) |

## What reviewers say

### RainAware

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Weather, #192 Top Grossing · 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


### Flash Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-weather-future-radar/id6462927563)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get precise, AI-powered weather alerts for lightning, heat risk, and radar. Receive instant notifications tailored to your location, with customizable settings for safety and planning outdoor activities. Includes hourly and 7-day forecasts.

**Highlights:** AI lightning prediction, Real-time heat risk metrics, Current and future radar maps, Smart push notifications, Hourly and 7-day forecasts, Customizable warning settings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flash Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Flash Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RainAware free?

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

### Is Flash Weather free?

Flash Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RainAware or Flash Weather?

Flash Weather is rated higher. RainAware averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Flash Weather averages 4.4 from 103 ratings.

### Do RainAware or Flash Weather have ads?

Neither RainAware nor Flash Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RainAware or Flash Weather?

RainAware ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flash Weather fortnightly. Most recently, RainAware was updated on October 16, 2026 and Flash Weather on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RainAware or Flash Weather?

RainAware currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Flash Weather at #121. 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.*