# WillyWeather vs RainLog V2

The clearest difference is ads: RainLog V2 at none against WillyWeather's shown. RainLog V2 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (83% vs 74%). WillyWeather's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 24) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WillyWeather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and RainLog V2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for WillyWeather against 4.7 for RainLog V2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WillyWeather has 23K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of WillyWeather's written reviews are positive against 83% of RainLog V2's.

WillyWeather ships an update monthly, RainLog V2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WillyWeather | RainLog V2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willyweather/id592978502/reviews)** | [4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainlog-v2-rainfall-tracker/id6740679547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 144 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WillyWeather (AU) Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/592978505) | [Wade Tucker](https://appshunter.io/developer/477968464) |

## What reviewers say

### WillyWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willyweather/id592978502)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Weather, #156 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides highly localized weather forecasts, including detailed information on wind, rain, tides, and UV index. It processes and refines global weather data to offer precise predictions for thousands of specific locations across the US. Users can access interactive radar, satellite views, and real-time observational data.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local weather forecasts, Interactive rainfall radar, Detailed tide and swell data, Global wind forecast model, Hourly UV index forecasts, Real-time observational data, NOAA warnings

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WillyWeather+ (Monthly) | $4.00 | per month |
| WillyWeather+ (Yearly) | $36.00 | per year |
| Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable weather data
- 👍 Comprehensive set of features (tides, wind, UV index, etc.)
- 🌈 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💰 Good value for money (ad-free version)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location detection and weather data for some areas
- 🕰️ Slow to load and update information
- 🔌 Apple Watch app issues (crashes, lack of complications)

**Reported bugs**

- Tide data inaccuracies in some locations
- Inconsistent rain/wind forecast information
- Inability to switch between saved locations easily

**Requested features**

- Home screen widgets
- Ability to customize main screen layout
- Live lightning map integration
- More granular control over notifications


### RainLog V2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainlog-v2-rainfall-tracker/id6740679547)

Track, analyze, and manage your personal rainfall data with this comprehensive diary and log. It allows for detailed record-keeping, trend monitoring, and comparisons over time, perfect for anyone with a rain gauge.

**Highlights:** Log daily precipitation, iCloud Sync, Flexible units (mm/inches), Monthly graphs and averages, MTD & YTD comparisons, CSV export, Community rain map, Watering & irrigation tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Rain Gauges | $5.99 | per year |
| 4 Rain Gauges | $7.99 | per year |
| 8 Rain Gauges | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WillyWeather free?

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

### Is RainLog V2 free?

RainLog V2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WillyWeather or RainLog V2?

WillyWeather is rated higher. WillyWeather averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while RainLog V2 averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.

### Do WillyWeather or RainLog V2 have ads?

WillyWeather shows ads; RainLog V2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, WillyWeather or RainLog V2?

WillyWeather ships an update monthly, and RainLog V2 weekly. Most recently, WillyWeather was updated on September 27, 2026 and RainLog V2 on September 23, 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.*