Comparison

Rainbird vs Skycritter

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

Skycritter

This weather app features a charming pixel-art critter that visually reflects current weather conditions. It provides detailed forecasts, 'feels-like' temperatures, and moon phases, with optional upgrades for air quality and pollen data. Enjoy weather updates with personality, no ads, and no tracking.

Highlights
  • Pixel-art critter visualizes weather
  • Current, hourly, and 10-day forecasts
  • Feels-like temperature display
  • Sunrise, sunset, and moon phases
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Optional air quality and pollen data
Features
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SkyCritter is a weather app with a heart. A tiny pixel critter lives on your forecast and reacts to the sky outside: napping through clear nights, splashing in puddles, bundling up for the cold, and hiding under a blanket when thunder rolls. MEET THE CRITTERS Tabby the classic kitten comes free, and a growing roster of companions is waiting in the store: • Ash, a fluffy gray cat with sass and a soft heart • Huckleberry, a golden retriever puppy who loves every kind of weather • Ziggy, a very curious raccoon who is always getting into something (new!) • Diva, a Siamese kitten with main character energy (new!) Every critter has 18 weather looks with multiple poses, plus a voice of their own. Tap your critter to hear what they think of the weather. Watch for a full moon surprise. REAL WEATHER • Accurate current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, powered by Apple Weather • Living skies: day and night, stars, clouds, moon phases • Friendly explanations instead of cryptic error codes WIDGETS AND WATCH • Home screen and lock screen widgets with your critter and a fresh line • Apple Watch app and complications NOTIFICATIONS WITH PERSONALITY (optional, off by default) • A daily summary in your critter's own voice • Severe weather alerts SKYCRITTER PRO (one-time purchase) • Air quality and pollen indices with threshold alerts • Auto-updating widget Privacy first: your location is used only to fetch your forecast, never linked to your identity and never used for tracking. You can also search for any city manually. Terms of Use: https://mitmllc.com/skycritter/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mitmllc.com/skycritter/privacy.html

Screenshots

Rainbird4 screens
Skycritter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rainbird at none against Skycritter's 10. Rainbird also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). Skycritter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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. Skycritter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rainbird asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rainbird ships an update every 2 weeks, Skycritter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rainbird versus Skycritter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainbirdSkycritter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRainbirdGEORene Zelaya

In-app purchases

None

Rainbird

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Skycritter

One-time10
  • Ziggy$1.99
  • Jimothy$1.99
  • Lufi$1.99
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  • Pushkin$1.99
  • Esnupi$1.99
  • S'mores$1.99
  • Pippa$1.99
  • Hex$1.99
  • Boo$1.99
  • SkyCritter Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Rainbird free?
Rainbird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skycritter free?
Skycritter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rainbird or Skycritter have ads?
Neither Rainbird nor Skycritter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rainbird or Skycritter?
Rainbird ships an update every 2 weeks, and Skycritter every 2 days. Most recently, Rainbird was updated on October 19, 2026 and Skycritter on October 25, 2026.

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