Will it Rain? vs Rain Radar App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Will it Rain?
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.
- Rain notifications
- Advance rain alerts
- Customizable notification times
- Loud and clear notification sounds
- Simple YES/NO rain answer
- Rain timing and intensity
- Temperature forecasts
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IS IT GOING TO RAIN? If YES, this app will send you a NOTIFICATION. YOU WILL LOVE THE WAY IT WORKS. No more checking forecast for rain every day. If it will be raining, this app will notify you. RAIN NOTIFICATION ● Get the notification a day before the rain. ● Get the notification on the day of rain. ● Select the time you want the notification to be at. ● Rain notification includes loud & clear sound. WEATHER FORECAST ● Simple answer to "Will it rain?", YES or NO. ● Time of rain such as "Early Morning" or "Noon". ● Rain intensity such as "light" or "heavy" rain. ● Forecast includes high/low temperatures. ----- CONTACT US ----- We love to hear your feedback. Go to "Settings" > "Contact Us" or email will-it-rain@katans.com and let us hear your voice :)
Rain Radar App
Get real-time rain alerts and see approaching precipitation with the latest data. This app prioritizes battery and data efficiency for a fast, simple user experience.
- Real-time rain notifications
- Up-to-date radar data
- Battery-saving design
- Data usage optimization
- Fast and simple interface
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With just one tap Rain Radar will show (and notify) you when rain is approaching to your location. Rain Radar data images are newest possible and therefore more reliable than a traditional forecast. In a world full of apps, Rain Radar was precisely designed to save your battery, data usage and processing power while maintaining the fastest and simplest user experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Will it Rain? at 83% against Rain Radar App's 17%. Will it Rain? also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Rain Radar App's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Will it Rain? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rain Radar App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Will it Rain? holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Will it Rain? has 558 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Will it Rain?'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Rain Radar App's.
Will it Rain? ships an update fortnightly, Rain Radar App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Will it Rain? | Rain Radar App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (558 ratings) — better | 4.0 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 558 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JulyApps Ltd | Simon Hocevar |
Customer experience
Will it Rain?
Rain Radar App
Bugs and requests
Will it Rain?
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Notifications not working as expected
- Contradictory rain predictions
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to set notifications for multiple locations
- More detailed forecasts (hourly, weekly)
- Animated or dynamic backgrounds
- Audible alerts for rain predictions
Rain Radar App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Will it Rain?
- Pro Version$1.99
Rain Radar App
- Rain Radar PRO$3.99
Questions
Is Will it Rain? free?
Is Rain Radar App free?
Which has better reviews, Will it Rain? or Rain Radar App?
Do Will it Rain? or Rain Radar App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Will it Rain? or Rain Radar App?
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