Comparison

Rain Alert vs CloudScape

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

Head to head
About

Rain Alert

Get real-time weather updates and precipitation maps to know when rain or snow will start. Receive instant alerts, save favorite locations, and access detailed hourly and 10-day forecasts. Stay prepared for any weather change with this user-friendly weather tracker.

Highlights
  • Real-time precipitation map
  • Instant rain/snow start alerts
  • Minute-by-minute forecasts
  • 10-day hourly and daily forecasts
  • Favorite location saving
  • Weather check reminders
Features
Read full description

The app is designed to let you know about the rain before it starts, track the weather in real-time on the precipitation map, and receive important alerts instantly. Save favorite locations, get minute-by-minute forecasts, and always stay ready for weather changes. Main features: * Precipitation map (radar) Track the movement of rain or snow in real-time. * Precipitation start alerts Get early warnings so you don't get caught in the rain. * Favorite locations Quick access to weather forecasts for your favorite places. * Minute-by-minute forecast Detailed forecast for the next hour — intensity and probability of precipitation, temperature, cloudiness. * Hourly and daily forecast Up to 10 days ahead: temperature, precipitation, wind, UV index, sunrise and sunset, and more. * Weather check reminders Don't forget to check the forecast — the app will remind you at the right time. Why users choose us: * Maximum accuracy: advanced weather algorithms and trusted data sources. * User-friendly interface: information presented in a clear and visually pleasant way. * Useful scales: wind strength using the Beaufort scale, UV index on a 13-point scale. * Always stay one step ahead of the weather. Keywords: weather, weather today, weather tomorrow, weather forecast, local weather, current weather, weather radar, live weather radar, weather forecast radar, national weather service, weather 10 days, 10 day weather forecast, weather this week, weather update, weather near me, weather report, weather now, rain radar, rain today, storm radar, doppler radar, live doppler radar, excessive heat warning, heat wave, temperature today, severe thunderstorm warning, winter storm warning, hurricane tracker, tropical storm warning, radar map, weather channel, weather station, rainfall forecast, local weather forecast, forecast for today, snow storm forecast, winter storm weather forecast, weather alert, forecast radar, weather patterns, weather conditions, night weather forecast, next week weather, weather forecast USA, local forecast, satellite weather, rain chances, thunderstorm forecast, weather forecast snow storm, windy weather, sunny weather today, cloudy weather forecast, severe weather forecast, hurricane forecast, storm warnings, high wind advisory, UV index today, sunrise sunset forecast, climate forecast, humidity today, weather forecast near me, forecast map, weather forecast application, live weather conditions, forecast snow, temperature forecast, forecast updates, detailed weather forecast, precipitation map forecast, weather app radar, best weather app, interactive weather map, NOAA weather forecast, real-time weather forecast, weather alerts USA, local storm tracker, rain prediction, weather info today, weather forecast alerts, severe weather alerts, local storm warnings, heat advisory, weather forecast tracker, forecast accuracy, radar storms, hourly forecast USA, weekly weather forecast, monthly weather forecast, meteorological forecast, surface weather map, NOAA radar, USA weather forecast. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CloudScape

Features
Read full description

CloudScape is the only app that combines 16-day photography weather forecasting, AI-powered shoot planning, interactive sun and night sky maps, and a full suite of 10 photography calculators — everything you need to plan and execute the perfect shot. PHOTOGRAPHY-GRADE WEATHER See beyond basic forecasts. CloudScape delivers 16-day hourly predictions across 10 metrics that matter to photographers: cloud cover, visibility, humidity, precipitation probability, wind speed, temperature, dew point, pressure, UV index, and fog risk. The interactive heat map lets you scan conditions at a glance and find your ideal shooting window. GOLDEN SHOT SCORE Stop guessing whether sunrise or sunset will deliver. CloudScape's 7-component Golden Shot scoring algorithm evaluates high, mid, and low cloud layers, visibility, wind, rain risk, and horizon clarity to predict the quality of golden and blue hour conditions — days in advance. AI ASSISTANT - On Device Contextual AI analysis of shooting conditions with personalised recommendations tailored to your location and forecast. MULTI-MODEL COMPARISON Compare GFS and ECMWF forecasts side by side. See where models agree and diverge to assess confidence before committing to a location. SUN & NIGHT SKY MAPS Interactive maps show sun direction lines, golden hour windows, and blue hour timing overlaid on your location. Scrub through a 24-hour timeline to preview light conditions at any time. VR SKY Augmented reality camera showing sun, moon, Milky Way, and planets in real time — point your phone at the sky for instant on-location scouting. ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY SCORE A 5-component score evaluating moon phase interference, cloud cover, darkness hours, atmospheric transparency, and Milky Way core visibility. Plan your deep-sky shoots with confidence. MOON CALENDAR & PHASE A 30-day lunar calendar showing phase progression, moonrise and moonset times, and illumination percentage. Never miss a new moon window again. 10 PHOTOGRAPHY CALCULATORS Professional tools with 6+ sensor presets built in: • Depth of Field — near/far focus limits, hyperfocal distance • Hyperfocal Distance — maximize sharpness front to back • ND Filter — long exposure shutter speed with any ND combination • Star Trails & NPF Rule — 500 Rule and precision NPF for sharp stars or intentional trails • Time Lapse — shot count, duration, and storage estimation • Field of View — angular coverage and frame size at distance • Exposure Triangle — EV-based equivalent exposure combinations • Reciprocal Rule — minimum handheld shutter speed with IS compensation • Panorama — shot count and overlap strategy for single and multi-row panos • Focus Stacking — calculate shots needed for full-depth sharpness FOG PREDICTION Fog type classification and probability forecasting based on dew point spread, humidity, wind, and temperature trends. Find the misty morning conditions that make landscape photos magical. TIDE DATA Coastal photographers: see tide times and heights integrated directly into your forecast timeline. Plan your seascape compositions around low tide access and dramatic high tide action. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Golden Shot and Heat Map widgets keep your next shooting opportunity visible at a glance. FREE VS PRO Free: 2-day forecast, all 10 calculators, basic sun and astro views. Pro: 16-day forecast, unlimited saved locations, Golden Shot notifications, tide data, full astrophotography score, shareable forecast cards, and multi-model comparison. PRIVACY CloudScape uses location data solely for weather forecasts and sun/moon calculations. No accounts, no tracking, no data sold. Your photography plans stay yours. https://cloudscapeapp.netlify.app/privacy END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rain Alert4 screens
CloudScape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rain Alert at 17.0 against CloudScape's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Rain Alert sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CloudScape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rain Alert ships an update fortnightly, CloudScape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rain Alert versus CloudScape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRain AlertCloudScape
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykhailo DavydovychAlcasoniq

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Rain Alert

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly$5.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
2 purchases

CloudScape

Subscriptions2
  • Cloudscape Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • CloudScape Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Rain Alert free?
Rain Alert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudScape free?
CloudScape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rain Alert or CloudScape have ads?
Neither Rain Alert nor CloudScape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rain Alert or CloudScape?
Rain Alert ships an update fortnightly, and CloudScape every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rain Alert was updated on October 27, 2026 and CloudScape on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons