RRA(SWTIS) vs Visual Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time space weather monitoring
- 3-day space weather forecast
- Forecasting models and observation data
- Space weather effects analysis
- Space weather news and announcements
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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
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.
- Dynamic pixel-art cloud visualization
- Detailed hourly charts
- Live sun tracker
- 16-day hybrid forecast
- Compact and detailed view modes
- Radar with frame morphing
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | RRA(SWTIS) | Visual Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 국립전파연구원 | Starbound Logic LLC |
Customer experience
RRA(SWTIS)
Visual Weather
In-app purchases
RRA(SWTIS)
No in-app purchases
Visual Weather
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Subscribe for $2.99 / Month$2.99









