weatherex.ai vs FirstDrop Rain Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
weatherex.ai
Visualize global weather patterns with animated maps and multiple forecast models. Explore atmospheric and oceanographic data, including wind, temperature, and currents, hour by hour.
- Animated weather map
- Multiple global forecast models
- Atmospheric layers (wind, temp, precipitation)
- Ocean layers (currents, temp, waves)
- Hour-by-hour forecast scrubbing
- Detailed point forecasts
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Explore the weather ahead with WeatherEx. View animated forecasts on an interactive map, compare leading global models and explore WeatherEx’s own proprietary forecasts. WeatherEx WFS combines numerical weather prediction with high-resolution downscaling to provide detailed forecast information for India and selected regions. Explore forecasts on the map • Pan across the globe and check forecasts for locations that matter to you. • Animate forecast layers and move through the forecast hour by hour. • Explore available layers such as precipitation, temperature, wind, clouds and pressure. • View forecast details for selected locations and track how conditions may change. Compare global models and WeatherEx forecasts Explore forecasts from models such as ECMWF, GFS, ICON and UK Met Office models, alongside WeatherEx’s proprietary WFS forecasts. Compare model guidance to better understand how different forecasts represent upcoming weather. Powered by WeatherEx WFS WeatherEx WFS is our proprietary, MPAS-based numerical weather prediction system. It produces in-house forecast outputs, with a 3 km India configuration run four times a day and additional regional configurations for selected areas. WeatherEx also applies high-resolution downscaling to provide finer local detail where available. Forecast fields are provided at 15-minute intervals where supported. Useful across weather-sensitive activities WeatherEx forecasts can support planning and situational awareness for: • Agriculture: monitor rainfall, temperature and other conditions relevant to farm operations. • Renewable energy: follow weather patterns that affect solar and wind generation. • Construction and infrastructure: plan weather-sensitive work and scheduling. • Water resources: track rainfall and weather conditions relevant to catchments and operations. • Disaster preparedness: monitor forecast conditions that may inform early planning and response. View forecasts extending up to 16 days. Forecast range, model availability and level of detail vary by location and weather layer. Explore WeatherEx at https://weatherex.ai or compare forecast models at https://meteo.weatherex.ai
FirstDrop Rain Radar
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: weatherex.ai at none against FirstDrop Rain Radar's 2. weatherex.ai 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
Both are free to download. FirstDrop Rain Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. weatherex.ai asks for nothing beyond the download.
weatherex.ai ships an update every 3 weeks, FirstDrop Rain Radar every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | weatherex.ai | FirstDrop Rain Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Experiqs Private Limited | Allan Noer |
In-app purchases
weatherex.ai
No in-app purchases
FirstDrop Rain Radar
- FirstDrop Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- FirstDrop Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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