Comparison

Tide Clock vs Rain Weather Radar Countdown

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

Head to head
About

Tide Clock

Features
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Tide Clock / Tide Times An analogue clock interface that to make it easy to read current tide height hour by hour, up to 360 days ahead. - Accurate tidal data from the UK Admiralty (over 500 stations) at 12 minute intervals - Worldtides (includes NOAA, over 5000 stations) at 12 minute intervals - Tide heights available for upto the next 360 days. - Create tide points so you can easily see at what times the tide is above or below a specific height( Global or by location). - Moon view, displays high and low water for the next orbit (29.5 days) and AM / PM tides - Sun dial, see sunrise & sunset times and first & first light - Can create custom tide locations and set heights and time offsets from existing stations. Please note: It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the data is suitable for their intended purpose. You may not use this data if anyone or anything could come to harm as a result of using it. The Tide Clock must not be used by vessels for navigation. Web Site and Help: https://www.tideclock.co.uk/ License Agreement: https://www.tideclock.co.uk/about/#license' Privacy Policy: https://www.tideclock.co.uk/about/#privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Rain Weather Radar Countdown

This app provides live weather radar, minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts, and rain countdowns. It offers detailed hourly and 10-day forecasts, severe weather alerts, and storm tracking. Stay prepared for any weather with accurate, real-time information.

Highlights
  • Live rain countdown
  • Minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts
  • Live weather radar
  • Severe weather alerts
  • 10-day forecasts
  • Multiple location support
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Rain Weather Radar Countdown is a powerful weather app that combines live weather radar, minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts, rain countdowns, weather alerts, storm tracking, and accurate forecasts into one beautiful experience. Whether you're commuting, traveling, hiking, cycling, running, or simply planning your day, you'll always know when rain is coming. Unlike traditional weather apps that only provide hourly forecasts, Rain Weather Radar Countdown tells you exactly when rain will begin with an easy-to-read live countdown. Powered by Apple WeatherKit, you'll receive accurate weather information, precipitation forecasts, rain alerts, severe weather notifications, and live weather conditions worldwide. Live Rain Countdown See exactly how long until rain begins with a real-time countdown that updates automatically throughout the day. Live Weather Radar Track approaching rain, storms, precipitation, and changing weather conditions with live radar information designed for fast, easy viewing. Minute-by-Minute Rain Forecast Get highly detailed precipitation forecasts for the next hour so you know exactly when light rain, heavy rain, or storms will arrive. Weather Forecast View hourly weather forecasts and 10-day forecasts including: • Temperature • Feels Like • Rain Probability • Wind Speed • Humidity • UV Index • Visibility • Pressure • Sunrise & Sunset • Cloud Cover • Dew Point Weather Alerts Receive important notifications before rain starts and stay informed with severe weather alerts, storm warnings, heavy rainfall notifications, and precipitation updates. Storm Radar Track incoming storms, precipitation movement, and changing weather conditions before heading outside. Multiple Locations Monitor weather forecasts for your current location or save your favorite cities for instant access. Perfect for: • Daily commuters • Outdoor workers • Travelers • Runners • Cyclists • Golfers • Campers • Hikers • Event planners • Families Beautiful Widgets Add home screen widgets to instantly view: • Rain Countdown • Current Weather • Weather Forecast • Temperature • Rain Probability Live Activities Keep your rain countdown visible directly on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app. Siri Support Ask Siri about today's weather and quickly check when rain will begin. Why Users Love Rain Weather Radar Countdown • Live Weather Radar • Rain Countdown • Minute Forecast • Storm Radar • Rain Alerts • Weather Alerts • Hourly Forecast • 10-Day Forecast • Multiple Locations • Beautiful Widgets • Live Activities • Dynamic Island Support • Apple WeatherKit Accuracy • Fast Performance • Privacy Focused • No Ads • Easy to Use Whether you're checking today's forecast, watching live weather radar, tracking precipitation, monitoring storms, or waiting for rain to begin, Rain Weather Radar Countdown helps you stay prepared every day. Download Rain Weather Radar Countdown today and experience one of the smartest weather apps for live weather radar, rain forecasts, storm tracking, weather alerts, precipitation monitoring, and minute-by-minute weather updates. Keywords naturally covered throughout the description include: weather, live weather, my radar, rain, radar, weather radar, WeatherBug, Weather Underground, Windy, RainViewer, MyRadar, storm radar, tornado tracker, weather alerts, precipitation, minute forecast, forecast, weather forecast, rain alerts, weather radar live, rain viewer, rain alarm, rain today, weather routing, weather channel, and more—while remaining within Apple's guidelines by avoiding misleading or excessive repetition. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tide Clock4 screens
Rain Weather Radar Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rain Weather Radar Countdown at none against Tide Clock's 1. Tide Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Tide Clock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Rain Weather Radar Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tide Clock ships an update fortnightly, Rain Weather Radar Countdown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tide Clock versus Rain Weather Radar Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide ClockRain Weather Radar Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAVID JOHN EVANSFarouk Elsayed

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tide Clock

Subscriptions1
  • Tides$5.991 Year
None

Rain Weather Radar Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tide Clock free?
Tide Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rain Weather Radar Countdown free?
Rain Weather Radar Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tide Clock or Rain Weather Radar Countdown have ads?
Neither Tide Clock nor Rain Weather Radar Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tide Clock or Rain Weather Radar Countdown?
Tide Clock ships an update fortnightly, and Rain Weather Radar Countdown every 9 days. Most recently, Tide Clock was updated on November 11, 2026 and Rain Weather Radar Countdown on October 31, 2026.

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