# RainViewer vs Send it!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Send it! at 100% against RainViewer's 45%. Send it! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). RainViewer's advantage is chart position (#32 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RainViewer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Send it! asks for nothing beyond the download.

RainViewer ships an update every 9 days, Send it! every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RainViewer | Send it! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainviewer-live-weather-radar/id980123924/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 125 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MeteoLab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/980123923) | [Marc Obieglo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873653765) |

## What reviewers say

### RainViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainviewer-live-weather-radar/id980123924)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Weather, #38 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time weather radar, minute-by-minute rain forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Track storms and hurricanes with detailed maps and hourly predictions. Understand and act on weather changes before they happen.

**Highlights:** Live weather radar map, 2-hour rain nowcast, Minute-by-minute rain intensity chart, 14-day hourly and daily forecasts, Hurricane and storm tracking, Customizable rain alerts, AI weather insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RainViewer Premium: Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| RainViewer Premium: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| RainViewer Premium: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Rain Viewer Essential: 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| RainViewer Pro: 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| RainViewer Essential: 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $19.99 | per year |
| Rain Viewer Premium: Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| RainViewer Premium: Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| RainViewer Pro: 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌧️ Accurate rain forecasts
- 🗺️ Detailed weather radar
- 💨 Live weather updates
- 🔍 Helpful weather information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather forecasts
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Radar maps not loading properly
- Incorrect temperature readings
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Customizable weather widgets
- Lightning and storm tracking
- Precipitation accumulation data
- Dark mode option


### Send it!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-it/id6780172352)

Get a simple 'Go', 'No-go', or 'Maybe' weather verdict for your outdoor activities. It analyzes conditions based on your personal limits for cycling or running, and can even check the weather before your alarm rings.

**Highlights:** Simple weather verdict (Go, Nope, Maybe), Personalized limits for cycling and running, Pre-alarm weather check, Route analysis leg-by-leg, Crew invites for group activities, Home screen widget, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RainViewer free?

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

### Is Send it! free?

Send it! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RainViewer or Send it! have ads?

RainViewer shows ads; Send it! does not.

### Which is updated more often, RainViewer or Send it!?

RainViewer ships an update every 9 days, and Send it! every 4 days. Most recently, RainViewer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Send it! on October 31, 2026.

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