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RainViewer: Live Weather Radar

RainViewer: Live Weather Radar

Rain & Storm Tracker Map Alert

31K ratings
381 reviews
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Released
July 22, 2015
Updated
November 6, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

MeteoLab Inc.
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Get real-time weather radar, minute-by-minute rain forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Track storms and hurricanes with detailed maps and hourly predictions. Understand and act on weather changes before they happen.

✓Live weather radar map
✓2-hour rain nowcast
✓Minute-by-minute rain intensity chart
✓14-day hourly and daily forecasts
✓Hurricane and storm tracking
✓Customizable rain alerts
✓AI weather insights
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What users say about RainViewer

Reviews of RainViewer are mixed: the Weather app is rated 4.5/5 from 31K App Store ratings. What users like most: accurate rain forecasts, detailed weather radar. Top complaints: bugs and glitches, inaccurate weather forecasts. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🌧️Accurate rain forecasts
  • 🗺️Detailed weather radar
  • 💨Live weather updates
  • 🔍Helpful weather information

Negative things

  • 🐛Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍Inaccurate weather forecasts
  • 💰Aggressive monetization
  • 🔋Drains battery quickly
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What's New in RainViewer

8.6

November 6, 2026

LIVE ACTIVITIES ARE EASIER TO READ · When several Live Activities are active, the Dynamic Island shows the precipitation icon, and the time is no longer cut off · The time in the Dynamic Island is white, the same as on the Lock Screen · The expanded Dynamic Island uses the same layout as the Lock Screen · On a Mac, the Live Activity in the menu bar no longer clips text · On Apple Watch, the Live Activity shows the place name and the minutes until the rain starts or ends Have a question or suggestion? Contact us via the app Settings > Send Feedback.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

RainViewer Pro: 1 Year

Pro radar, extended forecast, ad-free

$39.991 Year
14 Days trial
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Charts

Top Free

📈 42+1

Weather

This app rose +1 position in Weather chart.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

Top Grossing

📊 49

Weather

The app has maintained its position at 49 recently.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

Events

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Duo, meet rain

Radar, nowcast, and rain amounts on iPhone Duo

Oct 26, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026

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A simpler and faster way to track rain on the go.

Sep 8, 2026 — Sep 22, 2026

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PRO Radar: Ultimate Precision

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Jun 2, 2025 — Jun 30, 2025

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User reviews

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降雨时间不准

新版本没有之前旧版本的准，降雨时间有的时候误报
Kkgatptmgj

Response from developer

Thank you for the great rating and your feedback, and sorry that the radar sometimes doesn't match the actual weather. There can be several reasons for this. Next time it happens, could you please email us via Settings > Send Feedback > Send Email with your location and a short description? Your report will help our team investigate the data in your region

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لمليش البرنمج ميشتغل

Good app

Good app
DDDvid Dvid

雷达降雨有时候不准

有时候外面没有下雨，雷达显示下雨
Kkgatptmgj

Response from developer

Thank you for the great rating and your feedback, and sorry that the radar sometimes doesn't match the actual weather. There can be several reasons for this. Next time it happens, could you please email us via Settings > Send Feedback > Send Email with your location and a short description? Your report will help our team investigate the data in your region

Heu…

Il y a trop d’erreurs de notifications. Annonces de pluies alors qu’il ne pleut absolument pas.
MManolo63

Response from developer

Sorry about the inaccurate rain alerts. This can happen for several reasons. Next time it happens, could you please email us via Settings > Send Feedback > Send Email with your location and a short description? Your report would really help our team investigate the data in your region

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes on launch

Bug

Radar maps not loading properly

Bug

Incorrect temperature readings

Bug

Notifications not working as expected

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Requested Features

4 requests

Customizable weather widgets

Feature

Lightning and storm tracking

Feature

Precipitation accumulation data

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

FAQ

What is RainViewer?

RainViewer is a weather app that provides live weather radar, nowcast, and rain alerts. It offers hyperlocal forecasts and tracks storms and hurricanes, helping users understand and act on weather changes.

Does RainViewer have ads?

Yes, RainViewer contains advertisements. Users can opt for subscription plans to remove ads and access premium features.

What are the subscription options for RainViewer?

RainViewer offers various subscription plans, including options for removing ads, local weather app access for a week, and RainViewer Premium on a monthly basis, with prices varying by plan and duration.

How accurate are RainViewer's forecasts?

RainViewer's user reviews indicate mixed sentiment regarding forecast accuracy, with some users praising accurate rain forecasts and detailed radar, while others report inaccuracies. The app aims to provide real-time data directly from radar sources.

What devices does RainViewer support?

RainViewer is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The Apple Watch version is standalone and includes radar map, satellite, forecast, and severe alerts.

How often is RainViewer updated?

RainViewer was last updated on November 6, 2026, with version 8.6. The app's radar data is updated frequently, with the 2-hour nowcast updated every 10 minutes.

Is RainViewer suitable for children?

RainViewer has an age rating of 4+, making it generally suitable for children. The app's primary function is weather tracking and forecasting.

What do users like and dislike about RainViewer?

Users appreciate RainViewer for its accurate rain forecasts, detailed weather radar, live weather updates, and helpful weather information. However, some users report issues with bugs and glitches, inaccurate forecasts, aggressive monetization, and battery drain.