# EverythingWeather vs Pocket RAWS

The clearest difference is ratings volume: EverythingWeather at 1.4K against Pocket RAWS's 3. EverythingWeather also leads on chart position (#56 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EverythingWeather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Pocket RAWS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket RAWS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EverythingWeather has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EverythingWeather ships an update every 10 days, Pocket RAWS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EverythingWeather | Pocket RAWS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everythingweather/id6736664582/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-raws/id6741500191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cory Mottice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711813865) | [Josh Bradley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787441182) |

## What reviewers say

### EverythingWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everythingweather/id6736664582)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Free · Weather, #64 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, forecasts, and real-time alerts from the National Weather Service and NOAA. Customize your homepage, receive push notifications for hazards, and view detailed radar with multiple map overlays. Includes tropical outlooks, storm predictions, and space weather information.

**Highlights:** NWS/NOAA data, Current conditions & forecasts, Customizable homepage, Real-time hazard alerts, Detailed radar with overlays, Tropical outlooks, Space weather data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 No ads or tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive NWS data
- 👍 Customizable dashboard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional slow response and crashes
- 🔍 Missing some specific location forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Settings changes not persisting
- Detailed view showing next day instead of current day

**Requested features**

- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- ASOS/weather observation data
- Snow level information in precipitation


### Pocket RAWS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-raws/id6741500191)

Access near real-time weather data from Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) across California. Monitor fire danger ratings, fuel conditions, and set custom weather alerts for your favorite stations. Essential for firefighters and those in fire-prone areas.

**Highlights:** View California RAWS weather stations, Favorite up to five stations, Fire danger ratings and fuel discussions, Custom weather thresholds (Pro subscription), Access CAL FIRE Aviation Guide, No sign-in required

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro RAWS | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EverythingWeather free?

EverythingWeather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket RAWS free?

Pocket RAWS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EverythingWeather or Pocket RAWS?

Pocket RAWS is rated higher. EverythingWeather averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Pocket RAWS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do EverythingWeather or Pocket RAWS have ads?

Neither EverythingWeather nor Pocket RAWS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EverythingWeather or Pocket RAWS?

EverythingWeather ships an update every 10 days, and Pocket RAWS every 3 weeks. Most recently, EverythingWeather was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pocket RAWS on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*