Will it Rain? vs RainAlertz
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 :)
RainAlertz
Receive customized text reminders for potential rain, ensuring you never forget your umbrella. The app's design is themed around purchasing a logoed umbrella.
- Rain probability alerts
- Customized text reminders
- Themed graphics for umbrella purchase
- Free to download and use
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RainAlertz Stay one step ahead of the weather. RainAlertz is a smart, customizable weather reminder app that helps you stay prepared for rainy days. Receive timely alerts when rain is in the forecast so you never forget your umbrella again. Designed to pair with your branded umbrella purchase, RainAlertz delivers a seamless, everyday brand touchpoint right when it matters most. Key Features: Smart Rain Alerts: Get notified when there’s a chance of rain in your area Custom Text Reminders: Personalize alerts with messaging that fits your brand or style Location-Based Notifications: Accurate forecasts based on your current location Branded Experience: Extend the value of your custom umbrella with a useful, everyday app Note: Continued use of GPS in the background may impact battery life. What’s New Complete app rebuild for improved performance Enhanced notification system for more reliable alerts Updated user interface for a cleaner, easier experience Expanded customization options
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Will it Rain? at 83% against RainAlertz's 20%. Will it Rain? also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). RainAlertz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. RainAlertz asks for nothing beyond the download.
Will it Rain? holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Will it Rain? has 561 ratings behind it against 36, 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 20% of RainAlertz's.
Will it Rain? ships an update fortnightly, RainAlertz every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Will it Rain? | RainAlertz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (561 ratings) — better | 2.5 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 561 — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JulyApps Ltd | AAA Innovations |
Customer experience
Will it Rain?
RainAlertz
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
RainAlertz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Will it Rain?
- Pro Version$1.99
RainAlertz
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Will it Rain? free?
Is RainAlertz free?
Which has better reviews, Will it Rain? or RainAlertz?
Do Will it Rain? or RainAlertz have ads?
Which is updated more often, Will it Rain? or RainAlertz?
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