# Rain Radar+ Australia — Australian Weather Rain Radar

> Australian weather rain radar with BOM data and customizable observation layers. (iPhone/iPad app by VERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-plus-australia/id582523351 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582523354)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-plus-australia/id582523351/reviews.md

## What is Rain Radar+ Australia?

Rain Radar Plus Australia displays up to the minute rain and wind radar data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). 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. 

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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. 

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Note that although Rain Radar Plus Australia retrieves data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) it is in no way affiliated with the BOM. Note also that Rain Radar Plus Australia does it contain any embedded BOM data, it is simply a means to retrieve and display data that is already freely available.

## Key features

- Up-to-the-minute rain and wind radar
- Animated radar images
- Full-screen mode
- Pinch and pan zooming
- Favourites list
- Observation layers (wind, rain)
- National radar and satellite

## Recent user reviews (10 of 71)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-plus-australia/id582523351/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Up till now Great … but Oct 2025 ??

*2026-07-15*

Used it for a few years now , my go to Weather Radar!!
pleased get it working and bring it back like before, now working better. 
Need to start from State and regional every time it’s used now.

**Developer response:** A fix has now been released. 
Apologies for the delay & any inconvenience this has caused, noting that this is an 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 — Radars work great

*2026-01-21, version 9.0.4*

All working now! Great app

### 5/5 — Just What We Need !

*2025-11-03*

Don’t mess around, pay the pittance for pop-up free perfection. This developer not only stays up to date, but also provides BOM with an ongoing lesson in terms of what we outdoor workers actually need. Intuitive, reliable and easy to configure.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-10-29*

I’ve loved this app for many years for its beautifully clean and uncluttered interface. The map and “nearest” views are also super handy. The recent major BoM website update broke the app temporarily but the dev was straight onto it releasing an update quickly. Absolutely my favourite Aussie radar app!

### 5/5 — The best rain radar app

*2025-10-29*

This has been my go to app for years, highly recommended

**Developer response:** A fix has now been released. 
Apologies for the delay & any inconvenience this has caused, noting that this is an 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.

### 3/5 — Waste

*2025-10-28, version 8.0.3*

Radar don’t work

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-10-28, version 8.0.3*

Downloaded and tried it. No data in any radar files. Email us for support doesn’t work either.

### 5/5 — Has stopped working

*2025-10-27*

Since BOM have modified their website this app no longer works

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2025-10-27, version 8.0.3*

Paid $2.99 for this better version, no images available.

### 1/5 — No radars.

*2025-10-27, version 8.0.3*

Paix for this app and cannot use it as there are no radars

## Frequently asked questions about Rain Radar+ Australia

### What does Rain Radar+ Australia do?

Rain Radar+ Australia displays up-to-the-minute rain and wind radar data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). It offers features like full-screen animated radar images, zoom and pan functionality, and various observation layers to provide detailed weather insights.

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

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

### Is Rain Radar+ Australia free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not contain any embedded BOM data and simply retrieves and displays data that is already freely available from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.

### What kind of weather data can I view?

You can view up-to-the-minute rain and wind radar data. Additionally, you can overlay current observations such as wind speed, wind direction, and rain accumulation since 9 am, along with various map elements like roads, rivers, and topography.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for anyone in Australia who needs to monitor current weather conditions, particularly rainfall and wind. It's useful for planning outdoor activities, travel, or simply staying informed about the weather.

## 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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