# Pocket Radar vs Rain Maps

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Radar at none against Rain Maps's shown. Pocket Radar also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 84). Rain Maps's advantage is chart position (#53 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Radar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Pocket Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Radar has 1.6K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Pocket Radar's written reviews are positive against 70% of Rain Maps's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Radar | Rain Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-radar-weather-map/id574399713/reviews)** | [4.1 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#53** |
| Size | 87 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Alaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/502956595) | [ziad aljohani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582786116) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-radar-weather-map/id574399713)

Plan your day with detailed weather forecasts, including temperature, pressure, and wind. Get hourly and 7-day outlooks, plus precipitation maps and air quality information. Stay informed about weather conditions wherever you go.

**Highlights:** Hourly and 7-day forecasts, Temperature and pressure maps, Wind speed and direction, Precipitation and cloud cover, Air quality index, Sunrise/sunset times, Tropical cyclone tracking

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Widget | $4.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Beautifully designed
- 🌍 Gorgeous 3D globe view
- ⏱ Detailed hourly and 14-day forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection errors and app not working
- 💰 Forced to download new subscription-based app
- 📺 Intrusive ads and pop-ups
- 🗺 Inaccurate location and weather data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Incorrect weather forecasts
- Location services not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize widget
- Option to display temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
- More detailed weather information (wind, pressure, etc.)


### Rain Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #53 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 Pocket Radar free?

Pocket 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, Pocket Radar or Rain Maps?

Pocket Radar is rated higher. Pocket Radar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Rain Maps averages 4.1 from 84 ratings.

### Do Pocket Radar or Rain Maps have ads?

Rain Maps shows ads; Pocket Radar does not.

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

Pocket Radar ships an update every 3 days, and Rain Maps every 4 days. Most recently, Pocket Radar was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rain Maps on November 3, 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.*