Comparison

Gonna Rain vs OctoWeather

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

Head to head
About

Gonna Rain

Features
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Stay updated with the latest weather conditions in your area with this simple and easy-to-use app. You can check the current temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind speed, as well as the hourly and daily forecasts for your location. Whether you need to plan your day, your week, or your trip, this app will help you stay prepared and informed. Download it now and enjoy the convenience of having the local weather at your fingertips.

About

OctoWeather

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Welcome to OctoWeather — a modern weather app built for people who miss weather forecasts that felt personal, precise, and beautifully simple. OctoWeather brings back the experience of hyper-local forecasting with a clean, family-friendly design and reliable real-time weather updates for your exact area. Whether you're planning your commute, watching incoming rain, heading to the beach, traveling across the country, or simply checking tomorrow’s forecast, OctoWeather helps you stay prepared with fast and accurate weather information. Designed to feel calm, approachable, and easy to use, OctoWeather focuses on what matters most: clear forecasts, smooth performance, and weather details you can trust. FEATURES Hyper-Local Forecasts Get highly detailed forecasts tailored to your neighborhood and exact location, not just your city. Real-Time Weather Updates Stay informed with live weather conditions including rain, temperature, humidity, wind speed, cloud coverage, and more. Beautiful Weather Experience Enjoy a modern interface designed to make checking the weather feel enjoyable again. Family-Friendly Design Simple, clean, and easy for everyone to use. Hourly & Daily Forecasts Plan ahead with detailed hourly weather and extended daily forecasts. Fast & Lightweight Built for speed with smooth performance and quick updates. Rain & Storm Tracking Know when rain is approaching and stay ahead of changing weather conditions. Perfect for Travel & Outdoor Activities Ideal for beach days, camping, road trips, hiking, sports, boating, and everyday planning. Minimal Clutter No overwhelming layouts or complicated menus — just weather information presented clearly. WHY PEOPLE LOVE OCTOWEATHER Many weather apps became overloaded with clutter, confusing interfaces, and too much noise. OctoWeather was created to bring back a more personal weather experience inspired by the accuracy and simplicity weather enthusiasts loved from earlier hyper-local forecasting apps. OctoWeather combines modern forecasting technology with a nostalgic attention to detail that makes checking the weather feel intuitive and comforting again. Whether you're: Watching storms move in Tracking rain minute-by-minute Planning your family weekend Preparing for outdoor work Traveling across states Or simply deciding what to wear OctoWeather keeps you informed with accurate local forecasts and a clean experience designed for everyday life. PERFECT FOR • Families • Travelers • Weather enthusiasts • Beachgoers • Commuters • Outdoor adventurers • Road trips • Campers • Boaters • Daily planning KEY WEATHER INFORMATION • Current weather conditions • Hourly forecasts • Daily forecasts • Rain predictions • Temperature tracking • Wind speed • Humidity • Weather alerts • Cloud coverage • Local weather updates OctoWeather is built to make weather feel human again — fast, reliable, hyper-local, and beautifully simple. Download OctoWeather today and rediscover weather that feels personal.

Screenshots

Gonna Rain4 screens
OctoWeather4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gonna Rain and OctoWeather are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Gonna Rain versus OctoWeather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGonna RainOctoWeather
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB187 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMaikel PerezWeyland-Yutani Holdings, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Gonna Rain

No in-app purchases

None

OctoWeather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gonna Rain free?
Gonna Rain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctoWeather free?
OctoWeather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gonna Rain or OctoWeather have ads?
Neither Gonna Rain nor OctoWeather shows ads.

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