# RainAlertz vs Element

The clearest difference is rating: Element at 4.5 against RainAlertz's 2.5. Element also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 36). RainAlertz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Element sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. RainAlertz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Element holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Element has 1.4K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of RainAlertz's written reviews are positive against 24% of Element's.

RainAlertz ships an update every 2 months, Element every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RainAlertz | Element |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainalertz/id946894386/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-weather-radar/id6737528351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **24.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#92** |
| Size | 1 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AAA Innovations](https://appshunter.io/developer/946894385) | [ETCETERA WEATHER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776951274) |

## What reviewers say

### RainAlertz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainalertz/id946894386)

Receive customized text reminders for potential rain, ensuring you never forget your umbrella. The app's design is themed around purchasing a logoed umbrella.

**Highlights:** Rain probability alerts, Customized text reminders, Themed graphics for umbrella purchase, Free to download and use

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Element

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-weather-radar/id6737528351)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Experience weather like never before with a visually powerful and simple forecast. This app provides hyper-local, high-definition radar, detailed 24-hour and 7-day predictions, and customizable alerts for everything from light rain to severe storms and wildfires. Stay confidently ahead of any weather headed your way.

**Highlights:** High-definition radar with 24-hour storm predictions, Hyper-local 24-hour and 7-day forecasts, AI-powered hurricane path tracking, Customizable weather alerts, Selectable forecast elements (temperature, air quality, etc.), Lock and Home Screen widgets, Live wildfire tracking and smoke visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $4.95 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| Element Family Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Element Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Element Premium Yearly | $35.00 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $44.95 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $45.00 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Element Family Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Element Lifetime Subscription | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design
- 💡 Innovative radar visualization
- 🔒 Customizable location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited data coverage
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Failing to connect to servers
- Incorrect location data
- Delayed delivery of weather updates

**Requested features**

- Expand coverage to more countries
- Add customizable weather alerts
- Improve route-based forecasting
- Introduce a more affordable pricing model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RainAlertz free?

RainAlertz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Element free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RainAlertz or Element?

Element is rated higher. RainAlertz averages 2.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Element averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do RainAlertz or Element have ads?

Element shows ads; RainAlertz does not.

### Which is updated more often, RainAlertz or Element?

RainAlertz ships an update every 2 months, and Element every 2 weeks. Most recently, RainAlertz was updated on October 24, 2026 and Element on October 27, 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.*