# PocketRadar vs Rain Maps

The clearest difference is ads: PocketRadar at none against Rain Maps's shown. PocketRadar also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 83). Rain Maps's advantage is chart position (#38 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketRadar 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.

PocketRadar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketRadar has 1.6K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PocketRadar's written reviews are positive against 70% of Rain Maps's.

PocketRadar ships an update every 8 days, Rain Maps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketRadar | Rain Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketradar-animated-rain-map/id574399713/reviews)** | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#38** |
| Size | 73 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

### PocketRadar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketradar-animated-rain-map/id574399713)

Get real-time weather updates and animated radar images on your phone. Monitor rain, storms, and weather fronts with a zoomable map. Provides precise forecasts for any location worldwide, keeping you informed effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Animated radar images, Up-to-the-minute weather conditions, Zoomable rain radar, Precise forecasts worldwide, Real-time weather updates, Emerging weather patterns

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**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:** #38 Top Free · Weather, #190 Top Grossing · 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 PocketRadar free?

PocketRadar 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, PocketRadar or Rain Maps?

PocketRadar is rated higher. PocketRadar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Rain Maps averages 4.1 from 83 ratings.

### Do PocketRadar or Rain Maps have ads?

Rain Maps shows ads; PocketRadar does not.

### Which is updated more often, PocketRadar or Rain Maps?

PocketRadar ships an update every 8 days, and Rain Maps every 4 days. Most recently, PocketRadar was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rain Maps on October 27, 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.*