Weak app
Rain aware has gone from mediocre to awful. No clear information and too many obscure symbols and useless icons.
Use to like this
I hate the new layout. It’s hard to find anything. I usually just use the basic weather app that came with my phone now, instead of getting frustrated with this app
Still confusing
I know you brought back a few things like the clock and so forth but the app is still so terribly cluttered with bizarre icons - it’s so crowded - the basics are still difficult to see. It should be intuitive like the previous version and now it’s not.
The new app update is awful.
I have used this app for years. It used to be my go to. Since everything switched it is truly awful. The new app isn’t user friendly anymore and is just confusing to use. It is my least favorite and least used weather app now. I wish I could have the old one back.
Much improved version
I have used RainAware for many years. It is the easiest way to see when rain is coming, what the intensity will be, and when it will end. I just opened the newest version and it is a big improvement. I really like how I can move what looks like a second hand on an analog clock around the dial to see the exact time of the rain activity. I also like how the map can be shown behind the rain clock. There is also a ton of adjustments that can be made in settings to customize to your liking, but default settings seem to work fine.
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Long-Time Fan
I’ve used RA for 7 years now, having lived in two states. This is the best weather app out there, hands down, when predicting precipitation precisely.
New update
I've used the app for years and it really helps on the jobsite, pouring concrete, etc. though the new update is like stepping back to MSDos. A lot more detail and functions, but not as user friendly as the older. Hope it's a step in the right direction. Still absolutely worth the purchase.
New update awful
It used to be my favorite go to use all the time app but this new format sucks. Makes it much more difficult to just get my weather. Wish they had never changed it. Wish I could go back to the old version. Making things newer doesn’t always mean it’s better or more user friendly. Too bad this happened.
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Nice early app
Liked the iOS version and saw they now have a mac app. Grabbed it and was impressed with the look. A few things to make it better: Starts in full screen mode with no option to start in a window. Support was very quick to reply and it seems that feature has already been added. Just have to wait for the push to the app store to receive it. Also needs a user manual specific to the mac version. Was told it’s in progress. Should be a top tier app once it’s documented.
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Was better before the changes
I’d used this app for years and loved how simple/accurate/user-friendly it was. They have since done an update that spoiled all that.
Update lost my license
I paid for a one time lifetime license. The latest update kills that and wand an annual subscription now. How to get it reinstated?
new update RUINED this app
used to be a great app to open and quickly check rain chances for the next three hours. After recent update, app now takes forever to launch, and it is a train wreck to find anything. wish I had never updated app to new version.
New App
What’s going on, it used to be my go to app for Weather and ever since you did the new change it has never been correct. I am so disappointed. I used to brag about this after everybody I came across.
New Update Ruined It
This used to be my favorite weather app. It was perfect for a quick glance at the rain forecast for the next few hours. Now it’s a mess. It’s not just different, but it’s now slow to launch and inconsistent. Sometimes it shows the rain clock on launch, sometimes the radar, making it even slower to see the forecast. They also removed the bar graph view that combined the rain clock with % chance of rain and rain intensity. That was the best part about it. I’ve messed with the settings and nothing seems to put it back how it was or even fix some of the new issues. And I even payed for this thing when I first found it. All I want is to be able to disable all the extra stuff and use it as a quick reference again.
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Used to be great, updates not intuitive
I can’t figure out where my saved locations went from before the update, and now trying to save them is not intuitive at all. I search using zip code and there’s no option to save it. Not liking this update at all
Excellent
4/4/26
Changed rating from 2 to 5 stars. Developer support is also 5 stars. My weather information needs are very modest but it is clear that the developers are trying hard to make the program the best that they can.
4/1/26
Thank you very much for your response. Your last paragraph describes the problem. I would like all 3 larger charts to maintain their titles (and corresponding content)
3/28/26
After today’s update, it is still a two star program. The developer was kind enough to respond, saying the below problem would be fixed, but it wasn’t.
Could be a very useful program but there are two serious problems: the rectangular graphs don’t retain their settings and don’t automatically update - the designated names for them e.g. precipitation amount changes to something else, and the date on top does not correspond to the dates represented in the graphs below the date.
Changed rating from 2 to 5 stars. Developer support is also 5 stars. My weather information needs are very modest but it is clear that the developers are trying hard to make the program the best that they can.
4/1/26
Thank you very much for your response. Your last paragraph describes the problem. I would like all 3 larger charts to maintain their titles (and corresponding content)
3/28/26
After today’s update, it is still a two star program. The developer was kind enough to respond, saying the below problem would be fixed, but it wasn’t.
Could be a very useful program but there are two serious problems: the rectangular graphs don’t retain their settings and don’t automatically update - the designated names for them e.g. precipitation amount changes to something else, and the date on top does not correspond to the dates represented in the graphs below the date.
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Favorite app
They changed this app. I learned how to use it. It’s good again.
New update
I’ve used RainAware for years - it is amazing at predicting rain at my exact location for the next three hours! Recent update had a few issues but the most recent update fixed those!
What happened?
Hate the new update!!! Extremely difficult to navigate!
Mad Scientist Weather App
This app morphed from a straightforward and focused "when is it going to rain / stop raining" app to a hyper-flexible data-dense full featured weather app.
I think a lot of people find themselves in a state of shock when they first open the new version. It is so data-dense and button-heavy as to be overwhelming at first.
And the options! There are too many and they are often unclear until you become more familiar with the new design. I think the number of configurable options would be easier to digest with some UI tweaks. For example, opening to new screens instead of opening a plethora of drop-down menus. Also, a help button on each options page with details of every setting would be very helpful.
Another little thing -- the settings screen (and many other screens) have three ways to dismiss it -- tap the down arrow in the upper left corner, tap the X button in the upper right corner or drag the screen down from the top. This is overkill and confusing!
The forecast seems a bit general. For example, it says there is a 30% chance of rain on Wednesday, but no hints as to when the rain will appear or how much will fall. Note that this detail *is* available for the next 36 hours, but not beyond that.
I am glad the developer set a "like it was before (kind of)" toggle. I tried it and decided I like the new version better, but it is a more gentle introduction to long-time users of the app.
The more I play around with this, the more I like it.
In summation, I think this app was designed by a mad weather scientist (and I mean that mostly as a compliment). I am confident the app will get better and easier to use -- it just needs some iterative love to make it shine.
I think a lot of people find themselves in a state of shock when they first open the new version. It is so data-dense and button-heavy as to be overwhelming at first.
And the options! There are too many and they are often unclear until you become more familiar with the new design. I think the number of configurable options would be easier to digest with some UI tweaks. For example, opening to new screens instead of opening a plethora of drop-down menus. Also, a help button on each options page with details of every setting would be very helpful.
Another little thing -- the settings screen (and many other screens) have three ways to dismiss it -- tap the down arrow in the upper left corner, tap the X button in the upper right corner or drag the screen down from the top. This is overkill and confusing!
The forecast seems a bit general. For example, it says there is a 30% chance of rain on Wednesday, but no hints as to when the rain will appear or how much will fall. Note that this detail *is* available for the next 36 hours, but not beyond that.
I am glad the developer set a "like it was before (kind of)" toggle. I tried it and decided I like the new version better, but it is a more gentle introduction to long-time users of the app.
The more I play around with this, the more I like it.
In summation, I think this app was designed by a mad weather scientist (and I mean that mostly as a compliment). I am confident the app will get better and easier to use -- it just needs some iterative love to make it shine.
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