Comparison

Pocket Radar vs Will it Rain?

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pocket Radar

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
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What will the weather bring today, this evening or over the weekend? Pocket Radar helps you plan ahead with hourly forecasts, temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind and weather maps. A FORECAST FOR YOUR PLANS Check current conditions and feels-like temperature. Explore the next 48 hours or look ahead with a 7-day forecast. Whether you’re heading to work, taking a walk or planning a weekend outdoors, choose a place and see what to expect. TEMPERATURE: KNOW WHAT TO WEAR See how warm the afternoon will feel and how much cooler the evening may become. Compare temperatures across the map to prepare for a trip or choose a comfortable time to head outside. PRESSURE: FOLLOW THE CHANGING WEATHER Check the atmospheric pressure forecast and see how it changes over time. Explore the pressure map for a broader view of weather patterns around your area and farther afield. WIND: PREPARE FOR THE CONDITIONS Check wind speed, direction and expected gusts before you leave. Find a suitable time for a run, a bike ride or a day by the water, with the forecast for the place you choose. RAIN, SNOW AND CLOUDS See where precipitation is expected and how it may move. Check conditions around your town or along your journey to help decide whether to bring an umbrella or adjust your outdoor plans. MORE INFORMATION BEFORE YOU GO • Air quality to help you plan time outdoors. • Humidity and cloud cover for a fuller picture of the weather. • Sunrise and sunset times to make the most of daylight. • Tropical cyclone tracks and thunderstorm outlooks to follow developing weather. • Satellite thermal hotspots for additional information about possible fire activity. WEATHER WITHIN REACH Use Pocket Radar on iPhone and iPad, add Home Screen widgets and check precipitation maps on Apple Watch. On iPad and Duo, view the map and detailed forecast side by side. Open Pocket Radar and prepare for the weather wherever your day takes you. Data and forecast availability vary by region and source. Forecasts and air quality estimates may differ from actual conditions. A satellite thermal hotspot does not confirm a fire. For hazardous conditions, follow official warnings from local authorities.

About

Will it Rain?

Receive timely notifications about upcoming rain. Get alerts a day in advance or on the day of, with customizable notification times and sounds. Understand the forecast with simple YES/NO answers, rain timing, intensity, and temperature.

Highlights
  • Rain notifications
  • Advance rain alerts
  • Customizable notification times
  • Loud and clear notification sounds
  • Simple YES/NO rain answer
  • Rain timing and intensity
  • Temperature forecasts
Features
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IS IT GOING TO RAIN? If YES, this app will send you a NOTIFICATION. YOU WILL LOVE THE WAY IT WORKS. No more checking forecast for rain every day. If it will be raining, this app will notify you. RAIN NOTIFICATION ● Get the notification a day before the rain. ● Get the notification on the day of rain. ● Select the time you want the notification to be at. ● Rain notification includes loud & clear sound. WEATHER FORECAST ● Simple answer to "Will it rain?", YES or NO. ● Time of rain such as "Early Morning" or "Noon". ● Rain intensity such as "light" or "heavy" rain. ● Forecast includes high/low temperatures. ----- CONTACT US ----- We love to hear your feedback. Go to "Settings" > "Contact Us" or email will-it-rain@katans.com and let us hear your voice :)

Screenshots

Pocket Radar4 screens
Will it Rain?4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Radar at every 3 days against Will it Rain?'s fortnightly. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Radar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Will it Rain? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pocket Radar against 4.7 for Will it Rain?. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 561 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Pocket Radar's written reviews are positive against 83% of Will it Rain?'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Radar ships an update every 3 days, Will it Rain? fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pocket Radar versus Will it Rain?: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket RadarWill it Rain?
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings)4.7 (561 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews82.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better561
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitry AlaevJulyApps Ltd

Customer experience

Pocket Radar

All ratings1,611 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative21.9%

Will it Rain?

All ratings558 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews554 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative13.5%

User reviews

Pocket Radar

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Will it Rain?

From 561 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 👍 Accurate and reliable
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful for planning activities
  • 👍 Helpful for cyclists and motorcyclists

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate forecasts
  • 🐛 No notifications or alerts
  • 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💡 Needs more features (e.g. customizable backgrounds, audible alerts)

Bugs and requests

Pocket Radar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Incorrect weather forecasts
  • Location services not working properly

Requested features

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

Will it Rain?

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Contradictory rain predictions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set notifications for multiple locations
  • More detailed forecasts (hourly, weekly)
  • Animated or dynamic backgrounds
  • Audible alerts for rain predictions

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Radar

One-time1
  • Weather Widget$4.95
1 purchases

Will it Rain?

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is Pocket Radar free?
Pocket Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Will it Rain? free?
Will it Rain? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Radar or Will it Rain??
Will it Rain? is rated higher. Pocket Radar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Will it Rain? averages 4.7 from 561 ratings.
Do Pocket Radar or Will it Rain? have ads?
Neither Pocket Radar nor Will it Rain? shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Radar or Will it Rain??
Pocket Radar ships an update every 3 days, and Will it Rain? fortnightly. Most recently, Pocket Radar was updated on November 6, 2026 and Will it Rain? on November 6, 2026.

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