# Will it Rain? vs Rain Radar App

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Will it Rain? | Rain Radar App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (558 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-rain-notifications/id908090158/reviews)** | [4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-app/id1588526907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **558** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 110 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) | [Simon Hocevar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588526909) |

## 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


### Rain Radar App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-app/id1588526907)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time rain notifications, Up-to-date radar data, Battery-saving design, Data usage optimization, Fast and simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rain Radar PRO | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Will it Rain? free?

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

### Is Rain Radar App free?

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

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

Will it Rain? is rated higher. Will it Rain? averages 4.7 out of 5 from 558 ratings, while Rain Radar App averages 4.0 from 24 ratings.

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

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

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

Will it Rain? ships an update fortnightly, and Rain Radar App monthly. Most recently, Will it Rain? was updated on October 19, 2026 and Rain Radar App on October 5, 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.*