Comparison

やさしいてんき vs JP Weather Map

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

Head to head
About

やさしいてんき

Features
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「やさしいてんき」は、どなたでも使いやすい天気アプリです。 ● 大きな文字で見やすい 天気・気温・降水確率を大きく、はっきり表示します。 ● わかりやすい降水確率 数字だけでなく、「だいじょうぶ」「傘が必要」など やさしい言葉でもお知らせします。 ● 朝・昼・夕・夜の天気がひと目でわかる 一日の流れをやさしく表示します。 さらに、降水時間を2時間ごとに確認できます。 ● 今日の不快指数も表示 むし暑さの目安がひと目でわかります。 ● 開くだけで最新の天気に更新 アプリを開くと自動で現在地の天気を表示します。 ● 迷わない操作 画面下の「更新する」ボタンだけで簡単に使えます。 ご家族や高齢の方にも安心して使える、やさしい天気アプリです。

About

JP Weather Map

Features
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Rain & Wind Weather Map is a weather forecast map for users whose work or equipment is directly affected by weather—such as construction sites and outdoor operations. "What will the rain and wind be like at the site?" "Check cloud/rain movement for solar power." "How hot will it get during today's work?" "Plan site work and deliveries days ahead." View changes in rain, clouds, temperature, wind, and pressure on the map. Main Features ■ Weather data on the map Uses latest NOAA GFS global numerical model data, rendered for Japan and surrounding areas. Displayable elements (switch via top buttons): Rain: precipitation intensity Clouds: cloud cover Temperature: near-surface air temperature Wind: near-surface wind speed Pressure: sea-level pressure ■ Nationwide to regional views Japan (full) / Japan (excl. islands) Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Tokai, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa Zoom in regional views to check around your work site or facility. ■ Time-series animation Play forecast data continuously for the selected day. Play/Pause, previous/next, time slider Auto-stops at the final forecast time Visualize rain/cloud movement and changes in temperature/wind. ■ Up to 16 days ahead Up to 5 days (120h): every 1 hour 123h to 384h (16 days): every 3 hours Current day starts near present time; following days from 00:00. Ideal for short-term decisions and long-term scheduling. ■ Quick date selection Tap forecast dates at the top to switch days instantly. Typical Uses Construction/civil engineering scheduling Outdoor inspections, maintenance, surveying Material delivery & heavy equipment planning Solar power cloud/rain monitoring Farm work and outdoor events Heat/wind impact assessment Travel weather trends Data Source Directly fetches GFS 0.25° grid data from NOAA/NCEP NOMADS (no intermediate servers). GFS is a global model suitable for broad patterns and multi-day forecasts. Important Notes App data is based on numerical predictions and not official forecasts from the Japan Meteorological Agency. 0.25° resolution may not capture fine local terrain effects or sudden changes. For critical decisions (work, safety, evacuation), always combine with official JMA forecasts, warnings, radar, and local authority information. Retrieval may be delayed due to data updates, NOAA status, or network conditions. Check site weather changes with Rain & Wind Weather Map via maps and time animation.

Screenshots

やさしいてんき3 screens
JP Weather Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: やさしいてんき at none against JP Weather Map's shown. JP Weather Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

やさしいてんき ships an update every 2 months, JP Weather Map every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
やさしいてんき versus JP Weather Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterやさしいてんきJP Weather Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakanari Yamazakimobazo

In-app purchases

None

やさしいてんき

No in-app purchases

None

JP Weather Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is やさしいてんき free?
やさしいてんき is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JP Weather Map free?
JP Weather Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do やさしいてんき or JP Weather Map have ads?
JP Weather Map shows ads; やさしいてんき does not.
Which is updated more often, やさしいてんき or JP Weather Map?
やさしいてんき ships an update every 2 months, and JP Weather Map every 2 days. Most recently, やさしいてんき was updated on October 28, 2026 and JP Weather Map on October 25, 2026.

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