Comparison

wetter.net vs FirstDrop Rain Radar

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

Head to head
About

wetter.net

Get current weather data, hourly forecasts, and a 14-day trend. Includes radar, severe weather alerts, pollen information, and gardening tips. Stay updated with weather news and videos.

Highlights
  • Hourly and 14-day weather forecasts
  • Live precipitation radar
  • Severe weather warnings
  • Pollen and bio-weather information
  • Gardening tips
  • Weather news and videos
Features
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The new wetter.net app gives you everything important about the weather for free: current weather data, hourly forecasts, 14-day trend, rain radar, weather warnings, pollen, pollen calendar, bio weather plus weather news and videos. HIGHLIGHTS - Rain radar and live precipitation - Weather forecast for locations worldwide - Weather warnings for your location in Germany - Hourly forecast and 14-day outlook - Pollen, pollen calendar and bio weather for Germany - Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moon phase - Current weather news and videos - GPS search, favorites and recent searches - Monthly gardening tips - MeteoRisk - information on extreme weather and damage events - Light, dark or system design - Language selection: German / English - Adjustable units, time format and data saver mode THE HIGHLIGHTS IN DETAIL Weather at a glance Current temperature, feels-like temperature, precipitation, wind, wind gusts, air pressure, humidity and min/max values clearly arranged on your home screen. Plus sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset. Forecast Plan your day with hourly weather data, day segments and a 14-day outlook including temperature and precipitation charts. Radar Use the weather map with radar and cloud view to follow developments around your location. Weather warnings Current warnings show you relevant weather events directly in the app. Pollen and bio weather For Germany, the app shows you current pollen levels, a pollen calendar and bio weather information. The pollen forecast shows the expected intensity for today by pollen type at your location. The pollen calendar shows the long-term averages for the periods in which the individual pollen types typically occur - a practical guide to when pollen of certain types is usually expected. The bio weather provides a forecast with various types of complaints for weather-sensitive people for the coming days. Gardening tips Monthly gardening tips tailored to the current season - for hobby gardeners and professionals alike. MeteoRisk Find out about the MeteoRisk service for weather-related damage events and extreme weather assessments in your region. News and videos Stay up to date with weather articles and videos from the wetter.net editorial team. Download wetter.net now and always keep an eye on your weather. You can send feedback about the app directly via "Contact & App Feedback".

About

FirstDrop Rain Radar

Features
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FirstDrop tells you when rain will reach where you are, before it does. THE IMPORTANT PART FIRST The app opens with a clear answer: "Rain in 14 min." Or: "Dry for the next two hours." The radar is at the top, with measurements underneath. No searching required. ALERTS THAT REACH YOU Get a push notification when rain is on the way. See a countdown on your lock screen as it approaches, or use the home screen widget. You don't need to open the app to get the answer. LIVE RAIN RADAR Animated rain radar powered by data from DMI, MET Norway, SMHI, FMI and EUMETNET OPERA. The radar covers Europe and shows how hard it is raining, measured by a national radar in the Nordics and estimated from the European radar composite elsewhere. Drag the timeline to see where the rain and showers are heading. SEVERE WEATHER IS FREE FOR EVERYONE Official weather warnings are sent directly to you, whether you pay for FirstDrop or not. The app does not replace official warnings. It passes them on and adds its own radar on top. FREE • Live rain radar and nowcast • Rain alerts for up to 3 locations • Follow-me alerts based on where you are right now • Lightning on the radar, widgets and weather warnings FIRSTDROP PREMIUM • Personal alerts: frost, slippery roads, snow, strong gusts, heat, lightning, and when the rain stops • Commute alerts: when rain will hit your trip, and when to leave to stay dry • Plan a day up to ten days ahead, with a heads-up the evening before • Rain history for your places, and the next dry stretch for a run • The most likely forecast, with the weather models weighted by how well they have matched the measured rain, and 48 hours of radar playback • Unlimited locations • Heavy rain alerts in the Nordics, so you are notified while there is still time to act • Quiet hours, which hold back rain alerts while you sleep $9.99/year or $1.99/month, with a 7-day free trial. Shareable with your family. Prices vary by region. PRIVACY Your location is personal data and is treated accordingly. Your data stays in the EU, is never sold and is not used to track you. No banner ads anywhere in the app. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS FirstDrop Premium costs $9.99/year or $1.99/month; the price in your region is shown in the app before you buy. The first 7 days are free. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://firstdrop.dk/privatlivspolitik

Screenshots

wetter.net4 screens
FirstDrop Rain Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: wetter.net at none against FirstDrop Rain Radar's 2. wetter.net also leads on ads (none vs shown). FirstDrop Rain Radar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. FirstDrop Rain Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. wetter.net asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

wetter.net ships an update every 3 weeks, FirstDrop Rain Radar every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
wetter.net versus FirstDrop Rain Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterwetter.netFirstDrop Rain Radar
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQ.met GmbHAllan Noer

In-app purchases

None

wetter.net

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FirstDrop Rain Radar

Subscriptions2
  • FirstDrop Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • FirstDrop Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is wetter.net free?
wetter.net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FirstDrop Rain Radar free?
FirstDrop Rain Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do wetter.net or FirstDrop Rain Radar have ads?
FirstDrop Rain Radar shows ads; wetter.net does not.
Which is updated more often, wetter.net or FirstDrop Rain Radar?
wetter.net ships an update every 3 weeks, and FirstDrop Rain Radar every 2 days. Most recently, wetter.net was updated on October 16, 2026 and FirstDrop Rain Radar on October 8, 2026.

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