# Weather Mate vs RainLog V2

The clearest difference is ads: RainLog V2 at none against Weather Mate's shown. RainLog V2 also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Weather Mate's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 32) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Mate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and RainLog V2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RainLog V2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Mate has 3.4K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Weather Mate's written reviews are positive against 83% of RainLog V2's.

Weather Mate ships an update every 5 weeks, RainLog V2 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Mate | RainLog V2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mate-noaa-radar-maps/id711410889/reviews) | **[4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainlog-v2-rainfall-tracker/id6740679547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DylogicApps Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/608515292) | [Wade Tucker](https://appshunter.io/developer/477968464) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mate-noaa-radar-maps/id711410889)

This app provides hyperlocal, accurate, and visually appealing weather forecasts. It utilizes data from personal weather stations and official sources to offer detailed current conditions, extended forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Advanced features include radar maps, historical data, and air quality information.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal weather data from personal stations, 15-day daily and hourly forecasts, Live interactive radar and satellite maps, Severe weather alerts and notifications, Detailed weather history and almanac, Air quality data and health recommendations, Travel planner with historical climate summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Weather Sources, Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Extra Weather Sources, Monthly | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🌟 Comprehensive weather data
- 💻 User-friendly interface
- 🌍 Worldwide coverage
- ⏱️ Detailed hourly forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads in free version
- 🕰️ Slow app performance
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific weather stations
- 🔢 Limited free location options
- 🔴 Unreliable weather alerts and notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Radar and storm tracking not always up-to-date
- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Weather data not syncing properly between devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable weather widgets
- Integration with smart home devices
- Severe weather push notifications
- More detailed weather history and trends


### RainLog V2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainlog-v2-rainfall-tracker/id6740679547)

Track, analyze, and manage your personal rainfall data with this comprehensive diary and log. It allows for detailed record-keeping, trend monitoring, and comparisons over time, perfect for anyone with a rain gauge.

**Highlights:** Log daily precipitation, iCloud Sync, Flexible units (mm/inches), Monthly graphs and averages, MTD & YTD comparisons, CSV export, Community rain map, Watering & irrigation tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Rain Gauges | $5.99 | per year |
| 4 Rain Gauges | $7.99 | per year |
| 8 Rain Gauges | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Mate free?

Weather Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RainLog V2 free?

RainLog V2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weather Mate or RainLog V2?

RainLog V2 is rated higher. Weather Mate averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while RainLog V2 averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.

### Do Weather Mate or RainLog V2 have ads?

Weather Mate shows ads; RainLog V2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Mate or RainLog V2?

Weather Mate ships an update every 5 weeks, and RainLog V2 every 9 days. Most recently, Weather Mate was updated on November 4, 2026 and RainLog V2 on October 30, 2026.

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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.*