# Will it Rain? vs Doppler Radar

The clearest difference is ads: Will it Rain? at none against Doppler Radar's shown. Will it Rain? also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 62%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Doppler Radar's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 562) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Will it Rain? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Doppler Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Will it Rain? against 4.6 for Doppler Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doppler Radar has 39K ratings behind it against 562, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Will it Rain?'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Doppler Radar's.

Will it Rain? ships an update fortnightly, Doppler Radar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Will it Rain? | Doppler Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (562 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-rain-notifications/id908090158/reviews)** | [4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doppler-radar-live-rain-map/id1041249132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 562 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#163** |
| Size | 29 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JulyApps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427694580) | [Voros Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/438175470) |

## What reviewers say

### Will it Rain?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-rain-notifications/id908090158)

Receive timely notifications about upcoming rain. Get alerts a day in advance or on the day of, with customizable notification times and sounds. Understand the forecast with simple YES/NO answers, rain timing, intensity, and temperature.

**Highlights:** Rain notifications, Advance rain alerts, Customizable notification times, Loud and clear notification sounds, Simple YES/NO rain answer, Rain timing and intensity, Temperature forecasts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful for planning activities
- 👍 Helpful for cyclists and motorcyclists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate forecasts
- 🐛 No notifications or alerts
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💡 Needs more features (e.g. customizable backgrounds, audible alerts)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Notifications not working as expected
- Contradictory rain predictions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set notifications for multiple locations
- More detailed forecasts (hourly, weekly)
- Animated or dynamic backgrounds
- Audible alerts for rain predictions


### Doppler Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doppler-radar-live-rain-map/id1041249132)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time weather updates with an interactive radar map showing all precipitation types. Plan ahead with detailed forecasts, severe weather warnings, and specific weather details like temperature, humidity, and wind. Easily navigate global weather data and customize your view.

**Highlights:** Interactive precipitation radar map, Global weather forecasts, Severe weather warnings and alerts, Detailed hourly and daily forecasts, Specific weather condition details, Customizable map views and locations

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $6.99 | per year |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate radar
- 👍 Helpful for planning outdoor activities
- 🚀 Quick loading
- 🚀 Provides real-time weather information
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Incorrect time display
- 🐛 Slow to load at times
- 🔍 Limited map zoom and panning options
- 💡 Lack of lightning strike display

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not updating properly
- App crashing on launch
- Incorrect location detection
- Radar coverage issues in certain areas

**Requested features**

- Longer radar loop duration
- Ability to pause radar loop
- More detailed map legend
- Hourly weather forecast integration
- Barometric pressure display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Will it Rain? free?

Will it Rain? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Doppler Radar free?

Doppler Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Will it Rain? or Doppler Radar?

Will it Rain? is rated higher. Will it Rain? averages 4.7 out of 5 from 562 ratings, while Doppler Radar averages 4.6 from 39K ratings.

### Do Will it Rain? or Doppler Radar have ads?

Doppler Radar shows ads; Will it Rain? does not.

### Which is updated more often, Will it Rain? or Doppler Radar?

Will it Rain? ships an update fortnightly, and Doppler Radar every 2 months. Most recently, Will it Rain? was updated on October 29, 2026 and Doppler Radar 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.*