Comparison

Rainbird vs Folklore Weather

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

Head to head
About

Rainbird

Features
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Company identity, RainbirdGEO, represents the fusion of 'Rainbird', nature's rain messenger, and 'GEO', symbolizing both Earth and satellites. We specialize in analyzing cutting-edge Earth observation satellites to deliver accurate forecasts and facilitate risk information sharing across Pacific communities. Easy functions of 'Rainbird - Pacific' application: Advanced Satellite Rain Forecasting Stay ahead of Pacific weather patterns! ‘Rainbird - Pacific’ delivers location-specific rain forecasts using our world-class algorithm developed by RainbirdGEO, powered by high-quality data from Korean geostationary satellites. Plan your day confidently with advance notice of incoming rainfall. Community-Driven Warning System Take an active role in your community's safety by reporting weather events through the app. Share alerts for various conditions common in the Pacific region, including tropical storms, tsunamis, lightning, fire, heat waves, heavy rain, strong winds, water shortages, and flooding. Enhance your reports with photos and comments to keep your community informed. Local Alert Notifications Stay informed about weather events in your vicinity. Receive real-time notifications about weather conditions and community-reported incidents across the Pacific region, ensuring you're always prepared for sudden changes. Pacific Region Weather Updates Access comprehensive weather information for your location through the ‘Rainbird - Pacific’ app. Get current conditions and forecasts tailored to Pacific weather patterns. For more information about RainbirdGEO services and updates, please visit: Homepage: https://rainbirdgeo.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/rainbirdgeo Questions or suggestions about our service? Contact us at support@rainbirdgeo.com [Required permissions] Location Access Notifications

About

Folklore Weather

Features
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Step into the shadows. Folklore Weather is not your typical weather app—it is a premium, highly immersive atmospheric engine that blends real-time meteorological data with the chilling beauty of global folklore, myths, and legends. Whether it's a thunderstorm brewing over the horizon or a dense fog rolling into your city, Folklore Weather transforms your daily forecast into a cinematic experience. Watch as the weather outside summons terrifying and beautiful entities to your screen, from the wailing spirit of La Llorona during heavy rain, to the chilling gaze of the Wendigo in the freezing snow. A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE WEATHER • Real-Time Forecasting: Accurate current conditions, hourly graphs, and a full 10-day forecast. • Atmospheric Soundscapes: Put your headphones on. Every theme and weather condition is accompanied by high-fidelity ambient audio—from the crackle of vampire fires to the eerie, ghostly drones of clear night skies. • Dynamic Particle Effects: Watch rain, snow, and digital glitches react and fall in real-time across high-resolution, dark-art backgrounds. THE MYTHIC LORE SYSTEM • Curated Themes: Unlock and explore beautiful, terrifying themes including the Plague Doctor, White Lady, Oni, Ripper, Chupacabra, and more. • The Lore Library: Dive deep into the historical roots and legends of each entity. Read the dark history, pre-colonial roots, and mythic warnings associated with your current atmospheric companion. • Mythic Metrics: Track the celestial bodies with our Chariot (Sun) and Moon cycle trackers to know exactly when the shadows will fall. AI-POWERED "JOURNAL" INSIGHTS • Generate custom, localized "Atmospheric Synthesis" reports using our on-device heuristic engine. Receive dark, thematic protocols on what to wear, how to behave, and what omens to look out for based on your city's exact weather conditions. PREMIUM DESIGN • Built entirely around a sleek, glass-morphism interface with deep reds, harsh shadows, and smooth micro-animations. Folklore Weather is a masterclass in modern, dark-mode UI design. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rainbird4 screens
Folklore Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rainbird at none against Folklore Weather's 2. Rainbird also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Folklore Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rainbird asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rainbird ships an update every 2 weeks, Folklore Weather every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Rainbird versus Folklore Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainbirdFolklore Weather
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB117 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRainbirdGEOMarvin Nikijuluw

In-app purchases

None

Rainbird

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Folklore Weather

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Rainbird free?
Rainbird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Folklore Weather free?
Folklore Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rainbird or Folklore Weather have ads?
Neither Rainbird nor Folklore Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rainbird or Folklore Weather?
Rainbird ships an update every 2 weeks, and Folklore Weather every 10 days. Most recently, Rainbird was updated on October 19, 2026 and Folklore Weather on October 26, 2026.

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