# Rain Tracker vs Precipitator

The clearest difference is rating: Precipitator at 5.0 against Rain Tracker's 3.0. Precipitator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Rain Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume 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. Precipitator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Precipitator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain Tracker | Precipitator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-tracker/id6751192420/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precipitator/id6758175761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) | [Josh Fenton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827814018) |

## 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 |


### Precipitator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precipitator/id6758175761)

This weather application provides a focused view of rainfall and snowfall forecasts. It offers a week-long outlook with simple trend analysis and highlights the top "wettest" cities. The interface features animated rain and snow effects for a visually engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Rainfall and snowfall forecasts, Week-at-a-glance view, Forecast trend analysis, Top "wettest" cities list, Animated rain and snow effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rain Tracker free?

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

### Is Precipitator free?

Precipitator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Precipitator is rated higher. Rain Tracker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Precipitator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rain Tracker or Precipitator have ads?

Rain Tracker shows ads; Precipitator 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.*