# Rain Tracker vs Rain Watcher

The clearest difference is rating: Rain Watcher at 5.0 against Rain Tracker's 3.0. Rain Watcher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Rain Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rain Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Rain Watcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rain Watcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rain Tracker has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain Tracker | Rain Watcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-tracker/id6751192420/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-watcher-rain-alerts/id6752263906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) | [adil smaili](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836932504) |

## What reviewers say

### Rain Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-tracker/id6751192420)

Get hyperlocal, minute-by-minute rain forecasts and precise rainfall data. Receive real-time alerts and future radar predictions to plan your day with confidence. Track storms, view detailed rainfall amounts, and get critical flood warnings.

**Highlights:** Minute-by-minute rain forecasts, Real-time storm radar, Rainfall totals and intensity, Flood warnings, Multiple location monitoring, Ad-free premium experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### Rain Watcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-watcher-rain-alerts/id6752263906)

Get precise, minute-by-minute rain forecasts and real-time radar to know exactly when precipitation will start and stop. Customizable alerts notify you only when rain is approaching, ensuring you're always prepared for the weather.

**Highlights:** Minute-by-minute rain forecasts, Live Doppler rain radar, Smart push alerts, 7-day extended forecast, Multiple location tracking, Clean, intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rain Tracker free?

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

### Is Rain Watcher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rain Tracker or Rain Watcher?

Rain Watcher is rated higher. Rain Tracker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Rain Watcher averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rain Tracker or Rain Watcher have ads?

Rain Tracker shows ads; Rain Watcher does not.

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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.*