# Weather & Radar vs Rain Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Weather & Radar at 4.7 against Rain Maps's 4.1. Weather & Radar also leads on ratings volume (306K vs 84) and chart position (#13 vs #64). Rain Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather & Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Rain Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weather & Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather & Radar has 306K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Weather & Radar's written reviews are positive against 70% of Rain Maps's.

Weather & Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, Rain Maps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather & Radar | Rain Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (306K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-and-radar/id545993260/reviews)** | [4.1 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **306K** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | **75.1% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #64 |
| Size | 257 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [WetterOnline - Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/407957034) | [ziad aljohani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582786116) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather & Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-and-radar/id545993260)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Weather, #137 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize current and future weather conditions with detailed radar maps, including rain, clouds, lightning, and temperature. Plan your day, travel, or outdoor activities with forecasts up to 14 days ahead and receive timely alerts for significant weather changes.

**Highlights:** Live weather radar map, Up to 14-day forecasts, Minute-by-minute short-term changes, Severe weather alerts, Air quality index (AQI), Weather webcams, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🗺️ Comprehensive radar maps
- ⏱️ Timely updates
- 🔍 Localized weather data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Location issues and inaccuracies
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🕰️ Slow response times
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Radar map not updating correctly
- Temperature readings not matching other sources
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to change temperature units
- More detailed weather history
- Improved widget functionality
- Better integration with other weather services


### Rain Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize live rain radar, cloud cover, dust, fog, and lightning directly on a map. Get detailed precipitation, temperature, and wind forecasts from multiple global models. Explore weather phenomena and plan your activities with up-to-date information.

**Highlights:** Live rain radar, Satellite cloud maps, Dust and fog tracking, Lightning detection, Precipitation forecasts, Temperature forecasts, Wind forecasts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather & Radar free?

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

### Is Rain Maps free?

Rain Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weather & Radar or Rain Maps?

Weather & Radar is rated higher. Weather & Radar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 306K ratings, while Rain Maps averages 4.1 from 84 ratings.

### Do Weather & Radar or Rain Maps have ads?

Both Weather & Radar and Rain Maps show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather & Radar or Rain Maps?

Weather & Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rain Maps every 4 days. Most recently, Weather & Radar was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rain Maps on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather & Radar or Rain Maps?

Weather & Radar currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Rain Maps at #64. 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.*