# Rain Info vs JAPOW CAST

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JAPOW CAST at 100% against Rain Info's 41%. JAPOW CAST also leads on price (Free vs $1.99). Rain Info's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence there is nothing between them.

JAPOW CAST is free to download; Rain Info costs $1.99 up front. JAPOW CAST sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Rain Info asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rain Info ships an update weekly, JAPOW CAST every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain Info | JAPOW CAST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shunsuke Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/574231865) | [SEVEN DOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838491425) |

## What reviewers say

### Rain Info

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-info/id778023098)

Visualize various meteorological data overlaid on a map, including precipitation, lightning, and air quality. Adjust timeframes, animate past weather patterns, and customize map layers for detailed analysis. Ideal for tracking weather events and understanding atmospheric conditions.

**Highlights:** Map overlays with 13 map types, 26 meteorological data layers, Time adjustment via slider and buttons, Animation of past weather patterns, Customizable map and layer transparency, Display of AMeDAS and AEROS data, Distance scale from current location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### JAPOW CAST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japow-cast-japan-ski-and-snow/id6752806009)

This app provides detailed snow, weather, and resort information for over 400 ski resorts across Japan, all in English. It features a snow radar, resort-specific forecasts, and an AI agent to answer your ski trip questions, plus local amenity information.

**Highlights:** Snowfall and snow depth radar, Resort weather and snow forecasts, AI-powered ski trip assistant, Local amenity finder (ramen, onsen, rentals), Save and compare favorite resorts, English language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rain Info free?

Rain Info costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JAPOW CAST free?

JAPOW CAST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Rain Info or JAPOW CAST have ads?

JAPOW CAST shows ads; Rain Info does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rain Info or JAPOW CAST?

Rain Info ships an update weekly, and JAPOW CAST every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rain Info was updated on October 29, 2026 and JAPOW CAST 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.*