Comparison

Amemil vs Moondot

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

Head to head
About

Amemil

This app uses augmented reality and artificial intelligence to provide real-time, high-accuracy rain forecasts. Visualize approaching rain clouds as realistic images through your camera and receive voice notifications for expected rainfall.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) rain visualization
  • AI-powered rain cloud detection
  • Real-time rainfall data (250m mesh, updated every 5 mins)
  • Push notifications with voice alerts
  • Multiple display modes (2D map, 3D AR, Satellite Eye)
  • Widget and Siri shortcut support
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Amemil is an application that uses augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to represent real-time rainfall information. The AI tells you when strong rain clouds are approaching, and you can check them as realistic images through the camera. * Main functions and features - Amemil has three modes: "2D" for map display, "3D" for AR display, and "Satellite Eye" for a bird's eye view of the weather from above. - Rainfall information is a composite of JMA radar data, with a resolution of 250m mesh, and is updated every 5 minutes. - Rainfall notification is a push notification with voice (Saori Onishi and Ari Ozawa) and radar video when rainfall is expected at registered points or at the current location within one hour. - In 2D mode, rainfall and lightning information is displayed in 10 shades, superimposed on the current location marker and map. - The AI learns from meteorologists' explanations and provides information on temperature and rainfall conditions in the user's vicinity, as well as forecasts for the future. - In 3D mode, rainfall information for a 10km radius is combined with the camera image as an animation of rain clouds, rain, and ripples in puddles. You can read the amount of rainfall by indicating the target direction. It can also play the sound of rain according to the intensity of the rain. - The "Satellite Eye" function allows you to view rainfall conditions across Japan, and by moving your iPhone, you can experience a realistic image as if you were looking at it from a satellite. - There is a demo mode that recreates heavy rainfall that has led to disasters in the past. - If you register as a member for 0.99 US dollars per month, you can use the rainfall forecast for the next 15 hours and GPS tracking mode. - You can post a video and image of the screen you are viewing with AR to SNS. If you post it, you can use the paid rainfall forecast and GPS tracking mode for 3 hours for free. * Support for widgets You can check the umbrella index, the rain forecast graph for the next 15 hours, and the weather radar map of the surrounding area on the home screen at any time. * Support for Siri shortcuts - Ask Siri, "What's the rain coming? and Amemil's AI will reply with the weather conditions in the area. * Support for Apple Watch - Rain radar is displayed on the map and a digital crown can be turned to see the forecast up to 60 minutes ahead. - Notifies you of approaching rain with animation. - Precipitation probability, satellite image, and precipitation forecast can be added to the watch face. * About Monthly Membership Price and duration of the monthly membership 0.99 US dollars / 1 month (counted from the date of application) / automatic monthly renewal You will be charged to your iTunes account. * Details of automatic renewal Your subscription will be automatically renewed unless you cancel the auto-renewal more than 24 hours before the end of your subscription period. You will be billed within 24 hours before your subscription expires. * How to check your membership status and cancel your subscription You can check your membership status and cancel your subscription from the following page. [ Settings app > Apple ID > Subscriptions ]. You can check the timing of the next auto-renewal and cancel/set the auto-renewal in this page. You can also check the timing of the next auto-renewal and cancel/set auto-renewal from iTunes. * Cancellation for the current month We do not accept cancellations for the current month for monthly memberships. [ Notes ] - If you want to use GPS tracking mode, please set location access as "Always allow" and "Turn on App background update". - The 3D mode is not available on iPod touch without a camera or a compass. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy http://www.amemil.jp/app/terms.htm Provided by Shimadzu Business Systems Corporation (JMA Forecasting Service License No. 65)

About

Moondot

Features
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Track the moon in retro style. Moondot is a customizable pixel-art moon phase tracker that renders the lunar cycle with clean, minimalist visuals. CUSTOMIZABLE & WIDGET-READY  Make the moon your own. Moondot features customizable Home Screen widgets that let you keep the current phase in view at all times. Choose between a data-rich layout or a simple, stunning moon. You can adjust the color, pixel grid resolution, and add lunar surface detail to your view. See moon phase information at a glance with Lock Screen widgets. MATH-BASED & PRIVATE  Moondot models the moon using standard astronomical algorithms right on your device. Because it runs on pure math, it works completely offline. There is no internet connection, no tracking, and absolutely no data collection. Just you and the moon. Location is used only to provide moon position, moonrise, and moonset estimates for your area. FEATURES  • Custom Control: Adjust the color and “retro resolution” of the pixel art moon to match your personal aesthetic. • Home Screen Widgets: Beautiful, customizable widgets in Small and Medium sizes. • Lock Screen Widgets: Get glanceable moon phase information right on the Lock Screen. • Time Travel: Drag the moon to spin through time and check the phase for dates in the past or future.  • Lunar Stats: View illumination percentages, moon position, estimated moonrise & moonset times, and the date of the next Full Moon. • 100% Offline: No ads, no tracking, and no internet required.  NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS  Moondot is a one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Amemil4 screens
Moondot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Amemil at Free against Moondot's $2.99. Amemil also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Moondot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Amemil is free to download; Moondot costs $2.99 up front. Amemil sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Moondot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amemil ships an update every 3 weeks, Moondot monthly. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Amemil versus Moondot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmemilMoondot
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.618.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShimadzu Business Systems CorporationJames Buell Jr

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Amemil

Subscriptions1
  • アメミル月額会員14 Days trial$0.991 Month
None

Moondot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amemil free?
Amemil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moondot free?
Moondot costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Amemil or Moondot have ads?
Amemil shows ads; Moondot does not.
Which is updated more often, Amemil or Moondot?
Amemil ships an update every 3 weeks, and Moondot monthly. Most recently, Amemil was updated on October 8, 2026 and Moondot on October 8, 2026.

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