# Rain radar and storm tracker for Japan

> Japan weather radar, storm tracker, and precipitation forecasts with global storm tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Elecont LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-and-storm-tracker-for-japan/id888227320 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish and 27 more
- Released: 2014-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-and-storm-tracker-for-japan/id888227320/reviews.md

## What is Rain radar and storm tracker for Japan?

Radar and Nowcast for Japan is an iPhone and iPad app that displays echoes and precipitation forecasts up to 60 minutes ahead are displayed in 1 km x 1 km resolution every 5 minutes, respectively.  The app provides information about tropical storms and hurricanes for locations worldwide, areas affected by storm, coordinates and wind speed, storm tracks & path projections, animated cloud cover satellite Images and more...

Precipitation Nowcasts provide precipitation intensity forecasts of swiftly growing convections with a spatial resolution of 1 km up to an hour ahead to assist with disaster prevention activities. 

Main features

* Animated doppler weather radar for Japan
* Global storm and typhoon tracking (data provided by GDACS & NOAA)
* Nowcast - precipitation forecasts up to 60 minutes ahead
* Animated satellite images of cloud cover for Japan, Oceania and Australia, Europe, North America (best for tracking Typhoons and cyclones)
* Animated doppler weather radar for the U.S.
* Interactive weather map
* No ads, no subscriptions or hidden payments.

Detailed features

* World weather on interactive map

- Current weather conditions including:
-- Current temperature, "Feels like temperature"
-- Sky conditions
-- Wind speed and direction
-- Humidity 
-- Sunrise time
-- Sunset time
-- Local time 

- Weather forecast for 10 days including:
-- Day/ night temperature 
-- Sky conditions

* Unlimited number of watched locations



Specifications

- Translated to 38 languages, including Japanese.
- Works any iPhone, iPad with iOS 5 and higher
- HD graphics for retina displays
- Supports advanced iOS 9 features like full-screen layout, blurred overlays and etc.

## Key features

- Animated Doppler weather radar for Japan
- Global storm and typhoon tracking
- Precipitation forecasts up to 60 minutes ahead
- Animated satellite images of cloud cover
- Interactive weather map
- Current weather conditions
- 10-day weather forecast

## Chart rankings

- #148 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-and-storm-tracker-for-japan/id888227320/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 以前は良かったが…

*2021-03-28*

いま雨が目茶苦茶降っていますが
アプリでは雲ひとつ無し
以前は重宝していましたが
今年に入って不具合が？
改善お願いします！

### 1/5 — 何コレ？

*2020-07-22*

全く雨雲が表示されず何と言うレーダーか？
今、雨が降っていても雨雲無し。
表示するのは地図のみ！
あとの天気予報も全くなしで地図のみ。
地図だけならGoogleマップのが良い。
これで¥250？　返金願いたい💢💢💢
⭐️0にしたい。

### 5/5 — Exactly what I need and was looking for!

*2017-08-09*

Living in the Philippines, I soon found that I need a weather service that I could trust. I have found it in this app. Thank you

### 1/5 — 雨の通知が欲しい

*2016-04-02*

現在地の雨の通知があれば良いと思います。またUIが洗練されれば使いたいアプリになりそうです。

### 1/5 — 九州地区では、使えない

*2015-09-02*

九州の左のエリアが、表示されなくて、雲の流れが分かりません。改善を求む

### 4/5 — いい感じ！

*2015-08-12*

わかりやすい。

### 5/5 — 便利です。

*2015-08-09*

かなり、役に立ちますね。

### 5/5 — わかる！

*2015-08-09*

分かりやすくて
とてもいいです！！

### 4/5 — 良いです

*2015-08-05*

リアルタイムで見れるので良いと思う。

### 5/5 — 使い良い

*2015-08-03*

命中率高いかも‼

## Frequently asked questions about Rain radar and storm tracker for Japan

### What is the short name for Rain radar and storm tracker for Japan?

The short common name for Rain radar and storm tracker for Japan is Rain radar. This is derived from the app's title by removing the descriptive subtitle.

### Does Rain radar have ads?

No, Rain radar is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads, no subscriptions or hidden payments' in its description.

### How much does Rain radar cost?

Rain radar costs $1.99. This is a one-time purchase price with no additional subscriptions or hidden fees.

### What devices is Rain radar compatible with?

Rain radar works on any iPhone, iPad, or iPod with iOS 5 and higher. It features HD graphics for retina displays and supports advanced iOS 9 features.

### How often is Rain radar updated?

The app was last updated on January 27, 2015, with version 1.1. While the last update was some time ago, the core functionality remains relevant for weather tracking.

### What is the age rating for Rain radar?

Rain radar has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and contains no mature content.

### What kind of weather information does Rain radar provide?

Rain radar provides animated Doppler weather radar, precipitation forecasts up to 60 minutes ahead, global storm tracking, animated satellite images, current weather conditions, and 10-day forecasts.

### How accurate are the precipitation forecasts in Rain radar?

The app offers precipitation forecasts with a spatial resolution of 1 km up to an hour ahead, designed to assist with disaster prevention activities. These 'Nowcasts' are for swiftly growing convections.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2015-01-27

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Global storm and typhoon tracking (data provided by GDACS & NOAA)
Long-range forecasts of hurricane, typhoon and tropical cyclone activity around the world. 
Improved resolution for animated weather radar and nowcast.
Performance improvements (64-bit application)

### 1.0 — 2014-07-11

No release notes.

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