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RainViewer vs Atmotube

RainViewer logo

RainViewer

Software

Global rain radar with accurate precipitation forecasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Atmotube logo

Atmotube

Software

Portable air quality monitor for on-the-go tracking

From
$179/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only RainViewer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: RainViewer limited to precipitation forecasting without comprehensive weather data like temperature or wind; Atmotube a hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • They diverge on capability: RainViewer covers Global rain radar, Atmotube covers Portable design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which RainViewer and Atmotube actually diverge.

Attributes where RainViewer and Atmotube differ
AttributeRainViewerAtmotube
Starting priceFree$179/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIos, Android, Hardware

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2015).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in RainViewer

  • Global rain radar
  • Smooth animations
  • 2-hour forecasts
  • Lightning data
  • Satellite imagery
  • API access
  • Widgets
  • Notifications

Only in Atmotube

  • Portable design
  • PM1/2.5/10 sensors
  • VOC detection
  • Temperature/humidity
  • GPS tracking
  • Mobile app
  • PlanetWatch
  • Data export

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

RainViewer

  • Professional Worknot Atmotube
  • Content Creationnot Atmotube

Atmotube

  • Personal exposure tracking for PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 while moving aroundnot RainViewer
  • Indoor air quality monitoring for CO2 and VOCsnot RainViewer
  • Commercial building air quality dashboards with Atmocubenot RainViewer
  • Noise and light monitoring alongside air quality in officesnot RainViewer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

RainViewer

  • Limited to precipitation forecasting without comprehensive weather data like temperature or wind
  • Forecast window limited to 2 hours, not suitable for extended weather planning
  • Smaller global weather station network compared to national meteorological services
  • Limited historical weather data compared to competing weather platforms

Atmotube

  • A hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • Prices are not shown on the main site and sit in a separate store
  • The two devices measure different things, with formaldehyde, light and noise on Atmocube only

Pricing, plan by plan

RainViewer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Global radar
    • Animations
    • Forecasts
  • Premium$2.99/month
    • No ads
    • API access
    • Extended history

Atmotube

$179/one-time
  • Atmotube Pro$179/one-time
    • PM sensors
    • VOC detection
    • Bluetooth

Which should you pick?

Choose RainViewer if

  • You need global rain radar.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want smooth animations.
RainViewer review

Choose Atmotube if

  • You need portable design.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want pm1/2.5/10 sensors.
Atmotube review

Questions people ask

Is RainViewer or Atmotube better?
Neither clearly leads. RainViewer starts at Free and Atmotube at $179/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, RainViewer or Atmotube?
RainViewer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for RainViewer and $179/one-time for Atmotube.
Does RainViewer or Atmotube run on more platforms?
RainViewer runs on Web, iOS, Android. Atmotube runs on Ios, Android, Hardware.
Can I use RainViewer for free?
Yes. RainViewer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Atmotube starts at $179/one-time.
What is RainViewer best used for?
RainViewer is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Atmotube is typically brought in for.
What can RainViewer do that Atmotube cannot?
RainViewer covers Global rain radar, Smooth animations, 2-hour forecasts, Lightning data. Atmotube covers Portable design, PM1/2.5/10 sensors, VOC detection, Temperature/humidity. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RainViewer: What weather data does RainViewer use?

RainViewer processes radar data from over 1,000 radar stations worldwide to provide precipitation forecasts with sub-kilometer accuracy updated every 5 minutes.

Source
RainViewer: How far ahead can RainViewer forecast rain?

RainViewer provides 2-hour precipitation forecasts updated frequently throughout the day with hyperlocal predictions.

Source
RainViewer: Is RainViewer available on all platforms?

RainViewer offers both a mobile app and web platform for accessing precipitation forecasts and radar data.

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