Comparison

RRA(SWTIS) vs Visual Weather

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

Head to head
About

RRA(SWTIS)

This app provides real-time space weather data, forecasts, and alerts. It monitors solar activity and its potential effects on Earth, including impacts on aviation, satellites, and power grids.

Highlights
  • Real-time space weather monitoring
  • 3-day space weather forecast
  • Forecasting models and observation data
  • Space weather effects analysis
  • Space weather news and announcements
Features
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What is the Solar flare? What's going on around the Sun and the Earth ? So, the KSWC finally developed this space weather mobile APP. It is expected that this APP is a portal site of the space weather, and provides the observation data, forecasting models and SWx monitors in real time. The KSWC was formally established as such in 2011, and 14th member of ISES(International Space Environment Service). The KSWC has dreamed of "the safety Korea without space weather disaster" by accurate forecasts and prompt alerts. The main features 1. Space weather now 2. 3-day forecast of space weather 3. forecasting models and observation data 4. Space weather effects(Aviation, satellites, GNSS, Power Grids, Communications) 5. NEWS and announcement of of KSWC The KSWC(Korea Space Weather Center) of RRA(Radio Research Agency) http://www.spaceweather.kasa.go.kr E-mail spaceweather@korea.kr

About

Visual Weather

This app visualizes atmospheric conditions, showing individual cloud layers and their height. It offers detailed hourly forecasts with interactive charts for temperature, precipitation, and wind. Understand the sky like never before with dynamic visualizations and a live sun tracker.

Highlights
  • Dynamic pixel-art cloud visualization
  • Detailed hourly charts
  • Live sun tracker
  • 16-day hybrid forecast
  • Compact and detailed view modes
  • Radar with frame morphing
Features
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Most weather apps just say "Cloudy." Visual Weather shows you exactly how cloudy. Visual Weather is the first app to visualize the atmosphere in depth. Our unique pixel-engine renders High, Mid, and Low cloud layers independently, giving you a true picture of the sky before you even step outside. Why Layers Matter: • Photographers: Know when to expect dramatic high-altitude cirrus clouds versus flat grey stratus. • Outdoor Enthusiasts: Gauge cloud height and conditions instantly for hiking, sailing, or stargazing. • Everyone: Understand the difference between a "sunny day with some clouds" and an "overcast day." Two Ways to Explore: • Compact View: Quick hourly forecast with toggleable rain, wind, and gust overlays. • Detailed View: Swipe through beautiful color-coded charts for temperature, cloud layers, precipitation, wind, and humidity. See exactly how conditions change hour by hour. Live Sun Tracker: Watch the sun's path arc across the sky in real-time. See current altitude, time until sunrise or sunset, and how day length is changing throughout the season. Powered by Precision Data: Using high-resolution HRRR models, we map: • Cloud Cover % (High/Mid/Low) • Precipitation Intensity • Wind Speed, Gusts & Direction • Temperature & Humidity Trends • Sun Position & Day Length Features: • Dynamic Pixel-Art Visualization • 16-Day Hybrid Forecast (HRRR + GFS) • Silky-Smooth Radar with Frame Morphing • Live Sun Tracker with Path & Altitude • Color-Coded Hourly Charts • Compact & Detailed View Modes Visual Weather Pro: Unlock the extended 16-day forecast, unlimited locations, and the full interactive radar loop. Don't just check the weather. Understand the sky. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RRA(SWTIS)4 screens
Visual Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RRA(SWTIS) at none against Visual Weather's 2. RRA(SWTIS) also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Visual Weather's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, 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. Visual Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RRA(SWTIS) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RRA(SWTIS) against 5.0 for Visual Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RRA(SWTIS) has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of RRA(SWTIS)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Visual Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RRA(SWTIS) ships an update every 4 months, Visual Weather every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RRA(SWTIS) versus Visual Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRRA(SWTIS)Visual Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer국립전파연구원Starbound Logic LLC

Customer experience

RRA(SWTIS)

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Visual Weather

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RRA(SWTIS)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Visual Weather

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Subscribe for $2.99 / Month$2.99

Questions

Is RRA(SWTIS) free?
RRA(SWTIS) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visual Weather free?
Visual Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RRA(SWTIS) or Visual Weather?
RRA(SWTIS) and Visual Weather are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RRA(SWTIS) or Visual Weather have ads?
Neither RRA(SWTIS) nor Visual Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RRA(SWTIS) or Visual Weather?
RRA(SWTIS) ships an update every 4 months, and Visual Weather every 3 days. Most recently, RRA(SWTIS) was updated on October 8, 2026 and Visual Weather on October 7, 2026.

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