# Rain Radar Australia — Australian Weather Rain Radar

> Australian rain and wind radar with real-time data and customizable overlays. (iPhone/iPad app by VERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-australia/id657192005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582523354)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 116 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-australia/id657192005/reviews.md

## What is Rain Radar Australia?

Rain Radar Australia displays up to the minute rain and wind radar data. Full screen mode, landscape support, pinch and pan zooming, favourites list, GPS location, nearest radars list, national radar, observation layers (wind speed, wind direction, rain since 9am), plus more. 

------------------ Features ------------------ 

At start up choose to display the last radar viewed, your favourite radar, or the closest radar. No tapping, just get the radar you want to display instantaneously. 

Displays animated radar images full screen, single tap to show or hide all associated controls. 

Double tap to zoom in or out, or pinch and pan. 

Updates the available list of radars, and ranges, automatically as they become available without installing version updates. 

Displays an optional map pin at your current location if you have location services enabled. 

Displays all available radar ranges; 64km, 128km, 256km, 512km, and doppler wind. 

All available overlays can be turned on/off independently; current observations (wind speed, wind direction, rain since 9am), locations, range, districts, railways, roads, catchments, lakes & rivers, topography. 

Displays the national consolidated radar & satellite images. 

Caches static images for fast & efficient display. 

Supports landscape mode in all screens.

## Key features

- Real-time rain and wind radar data
- Full-screen animated radar images
- Pinch and pan zooming
- Favorites list for quick access
- GPS location display
- Multiple observation layers (wind, rain)
- National radar and satellite images

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Rain Radar Australia?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Fast radar loading
- 🎯 Accurate weather predictions
- 🗺️ Clear display of rain
- 📍 GPS location pin
- ✅ Reliable information
- 💨 Wind speed included
- 👍 Better than BOM
- 👌 Simple and clean design
- 🌟 Highly recommended
- 👍 Great for planning activities
- 💯 Works perfectly everywhere
- 👍 Very handy app
- 👍 Go-to radar app
- 👍 Accurate and reputable
- 👍 Localised clearer picture
- 👍 Reliable for current/potential rainfall
- 👍 Understandable weather display
- 👍 Indispensable for outdoor activities
- 👍 Useful for Darwin weather
- 👍 Clearer images than other apps
- 👍 Saves washing from rain
- 👍 Good for planning outings
- 👍 Best radar viewer
- 👍 Accurate weather radar
- 👍 Great service
- 👍 Pretty reliable
- 👍 Vital for planning
- 👍 Constant use for planning
- 👍 Great app, no wet clothes
- 👍 Simple, straightforward app
- 👍 Good colour and overlay
- 👍 Pins location on map
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Can trust it

**Cons**

- 🐛 No rain forecast clarity
- ⚠️ Ads can cover information
- 👎 Porn advertising
- 🐛 No image available error
- 🐛 Not loading fast or at all
- 🐛 No maps
- 🐛 Too often issues with no radar images
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 No radar images
- 🐛 Broken app
- 🐛 Defunct app
- 🐛 Rating 0 out of 5
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Below average app
- 🐛 Unable to read area maps
- 🐛 App needs BOM updated
- 🐛 Radar images no longer work
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Has error for 3 weeks
- 🐛 Not accurate
- 🐛 Radar images are a problem
- 🐛 Screen too busy with arrows
- 🐛 Ads are hated
- 🐛 Clipboard access concern

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No rain forecast clarity
- No image available error
- Not loading fast or at all
- No maps
- Too often issues with no radar images
- App not working
- No radar images
- Broken app
- Defunct app
- Rating 0 out of 5
- Doesn't work
- Below average app
- Unable to read area maps
- App needs BOM updated
- Radar images no longer work
- Not working
- Has error for 3 weeks
- Not accurate
- Radar images are a problem
- Screen too busy with arrows
- Ads are hated
- Clipboard access concern
- Yarrawonga radars down for a week
- Cairns area not working for several weeks
- No longer opens radar
- Sydney Terry Hills - No Image fault

**Most requested features**

- Location marker functionality
- See whole map of Australia
- Hail notifications
- Add major roads and rail to format
- Add accumulated rainfall images
- Weipa Radar availability
- Drag radar map in any direction
- Option to see whole of Australia
- Set up radar on coast between Perth and Albany
- Purchase full version if Sydney Terry Hills works

## Recent user reviews (10 of 116)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-australia/id657192005/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Radar excellence

*2026-05-26, version 9.0.4*

Best radar I have found and used over the last 5 years

### 5/5 — Blue dot.

*2026-05-25, version 9.0.4*

Great radar but how do l get the location marker

### 5/5 — Quality App

*2026-05-16, version 9.0.4*

Find it very helpful

### 1/5 — No rain

*2026-05-04, version 9.0.4*

Can’t seem to get a clear picture on the rain forecast, or how much is coming

### 5/5 — Marty

*2026-03-26, version 9.0.4*

I like this rain radar app it is accurate

### 5/5 — Rainy Days

*2026-02-08, version 9.0.4*

The app gives an accurate picture of what storms are about to hit our area. I like the colours indicating the severity of rainfall.

### 5/5 — No image available error

*2026-01-22*

I’ve used this excellent app for years and find its clean clear display and UI the best of the BOM-data based radar apps. Late in 2025 it suddenly gave an error message for ALL radars - I believe BOM had changed their data format per comments elsewhere. I'm pleased to say the developer subsequently updated it and the app is back to to its normal perfect operation. 

My only minor annoyance is that the feedback/contact links both in the store and in the message about it being updated go to an ad rather than anywhere near Verve, so reviews seem to be the only way of contacting the developer.

**Developer response:** A fix has now been released. 
Apologies for the delay & any inconvenience this has caused, noting that this is a free app maintained in my spare time, and breaking changes at the BOM are totally outside of my control. 
It would be much appreciated if you could update your rating & review based on the new version.

### 5/5 — Fixed!  (No longer working)

*2026-01-21, version 9.0.4*

Developer was very helpful. Thank you.

### 5/5 — Everything fixed, works good again

*2026-01-21*

Was stuffed after an BOM update as it relies on their data. Now it is fixed and works again. Thanks for fixing it

**Developer response:** A fix has now been released. 
Apologies for the delay & any inconvenience this has caused, noting that this is a free app maintained in my spare time, and breaking changes at the BOM are totally outside of my control. 
It would be much appreciated if you could update your rating & review based on the new version.

### 4/5 — Retro Radar

*2026-01-21, version 9.0.4*

Fixed to show the old trustworthy OG radar that BOM no longer displays.

## Frequently asked questions about Rain Radar Australia

### What does Rain Radar Australia do?

Rain Radar Australia provides up-to-the-minute rain and wind radar data across Australia. It displays animated radar images, allows for full-screen viewing, and offers various observation layers and map overlays to give users a comprehensive understanding of current weather conditions.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include real-time rain and wind radar, full-screen animated images, pinch and pan zooming, a favorites list, GPS location display, nearest radars list, national radar and satellite images, and various observation layers like wind speed, wind direction, and rain since 9 am.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and displays advertisements. This allows for continued development and maintenance of the service.

### What devices is Rain Radar Australia compatible with?

The app description mentions support for landscape mode on all screens, suggesting compatibility with a wide range of mobile devices. It also utilizes GPS location services, indicating it's designed for smartphones and tablets.

### How can I quickly view my preferred radar location?

You can add your most frequently checked radar locations to the 'favourites list'. Upon starting the app, you can choose to display your last viewed radar, your favorite radar, or the closest radar instantaneously, eliminating the need for extra taps.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.0.4 — 2025-11-12

Bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### 9.0.2 — 2025-10-29

Bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### 8.0.3 — 2025-04-21

Bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### 8.0.2 — 2025-03-18

Bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### 8.0.1 — 2025-03-01

Performance improvements, and bug fixes.

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All apps by VERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD.: https://appshunter.io/developer/582523354

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