Comparison

Rain Radar+ Australia vs Weather Map

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

Head to head
About

Rain Radar+ Australia

Access up-to-the-minute rain and wind radar data for Australia. View animated radar images full-screen with intuitive zoom and pan controls. Customize your view with various observation layers and map overlays for detailed weather insights.

Highlights
  • Up-to-the-minute rain and wind radar
  • Animated radar images
  • Full-screen mode
  • Pinch and pan zooming
  • Favourites list
  • Observation layers (wind, rain)
  • National radar and satellite
Features
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Rain Radar Plus Australia displays up to the minute rain and wind radar data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Full-screen mode, landscape support, pinch and pan zooming, favourites list, GPS location, nearest radars list, national radar, observation layers (wind speed, wind direction, rain since 9am), plus more. ------------------ Features ------------------ At start up choose to display the last radar viewed, your favourite radar, or the closest radar. No tapping, just get the radar you want to display instantaneously. Displays animated radar images full screen, single tap to show or hide all associated controls. Double tap to zoom in or out, or pinch and pan. Updates the available list of radars, and ranges, automatically as they become available without installing version updates. Displays an optional map pin at your current location if you have location services enabled. Displays all available radar ranges; 64km, 128km, 256km, 512km, and doppler wind. All available overlays can be turned on/off independently; current observations (wind speed, wind direction, rain since 9am), locations, range, districts, railways, roads, catchments, lakes & rivers, topography. Displays the national consolidated radar & satellite images. Caches static images for fast & efficient display. Supports landscape mode in all screens. ------------------------------------------------ Note that although Rain Radar Plus Australia retrieves data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) it is in no way affiliated with the BOM. Note also that Rain Radar Plus Australia does it contain any embedded BOM data, it is simply a means to retrieve and display data that is already freely available.

About

Weather Map

This app provides accurate, local weather data for over 17,000 locations across Australia. Customize your view with preferred metrics and plan your days with hourly and weekly forecasts. Receive severe weather alerts directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Local weather data for 17,000+ Australian locations
  • Customizable weather metrics (rain, wind, temp)
  • Hourly and weekly forecasts
  • Real-time temperature and humidity
  • Severe weather alerts via push notifications
  • Favorite locations for quick access
Features
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Weather Map is an Aussie made app designed to provide local weather data in over 17,000 locations across Australia. Using the best-in-class weather providers, we deliver accurate weather information in a quicker, sleeker, and better way. WHY USE WEATHER MAP? 1. No Ads Weather Map shows you simple and readable weather just how you like it. No ads, just faster and better weather. It makes reading the weather so much easier. 2. Customised weather view Customise and set your preferred metrics on rain amounts, wind speeds, distance, and temperature. No need for mental calculations in your head! Weather Map shows the weather exactly how you want to see it. DAILY WEATHER DISPLAY • Real-time temperature including daily minimum/maximum • Weather-type icon • Possible range of rainfall • Current wind and wind gust • Current humidity level FEATURES OF WEATHER MAP • All features in the app are meticulously crafted to deliver weather with a clean design and a quicker app response time. Now you can view the weather just how you like it! • Want to catch the romantic sunset or go out camping? Plan your days effortlessly with the app’s hourly and weekly weather forecast that displays min and max temperatures, rain amount, and humidity. • Supported by WillyWeather API to gather reliable and accurate local weather from prominent weather providers such as the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. • Favourite locations to quickly access weather information in frequently checked areas. Switch between favourite locations seamlessly to check weather data. • Stay sheltered and safe through push notifications on severe weather alerts and warnings.

Screenshots

Rain Radar+ Australia4 screens
Weather Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Weather Map at Free against Rain Radar+ Australia's $1.99. Weather Map also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Rain Radar+ Australia's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Weather Map is free to download; Rain Radar+ Australia costs $1.99 up front. Weather Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rain Radar+ Australia asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rain Radar+ Australia against 5.0 for Weather Map. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Rain Radar+ Australia's written reviews are positive against 100% of Weather Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rain Radar+ Australia ships an update every 6 weeks, Weather Map every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rain Radar+ Australia versus Weather Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRain Radar+ AustraliaWeather Map
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD.Postal Apps

Customer experience

Rain Radar+ Australia

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.9%

Weather Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Rain Radar+ Australia

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Radar don't work
  • No data in any radar files
  • Email for support doesn't work
  • App no longer works since BOM website modified
  • No images available
Show 6 more
  • No radars
  • Inaccurate or doesn't work
  • Radars don't work
  • Images unavailable
  • Support email not opening
  • Position not accurate

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back functionality like before
  • Start from State and regional every time
  • Link to current warnings
  • Improve program appearance

Weather Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rain Radar+ Australia

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Weather Map

One-time1
  • Full Version$0.99

Questions

Is Rain Radar+ Australia free?
Rain Radar+ Australia costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weather Map free?
Weather Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rain Radar+ Australia or Weather Map?
Rain Radar+ Australia and Weather Map are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Rain Radar+ Australia or Weather Map have ads?
Neither Rain Radar+ Australia nor Weather Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rain Radar+ Australia or Weather Map?
Rain Radar+ Australia ships an update every 6 weeks, and Weather Map every 4 weeks. Most recently, Rain Radar+ Australia was updated on November 6, 2026 and Weather Map on November 3, 2026.

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