# RainViewer: Live Weather Radar — Rain & Storm Tracker Map Alert

> Real-time doppler radar and storm tracker with precise short-term weather forecasts. (iPhone/iPad app by MeteoLab Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainviewer-live-weather-radar/id980123924 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MeteoLab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/980123923)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 30,632 App Store ratings · 359 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 401 MB
- Languages: Belarusian, Danish, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Catalan, Hungarian, Hindi, Indonesian, Turkish and 25 more
- Released: 2015-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainviewer-live-weather-radar/id980123924/reviews.md

## What is RainViewer?

Live weather radar with rain alerts, local forecast, and hurricane tracker. The most accurate radar map - made for people who need accurate weather, right now.

Going outside, planning a day out, flying a drone, or watching a storm approach? Rain Viewer shows the actual rain on the map. Data goes from radar to your screen in seconds - direct from the source, not a third-party feed. Our radar pipeline runs in millions of installs and feeds several major weather brands.

THE RADAR MAP YOU ACTUALLY USE
• Tap the map to see rain intensity at any point. Tap satellite for cloud top temperature. Tap an alert zone for the full advisory.
• Live indicator shows when you are seeing the most recent scan. New frames appear automatically.
• 48-hour history. 2-hour rain forecast updated every 10 minutes. 60fps vector map with precipitation arrows.
• Coverage in 80+ countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia (Japan, India, Thailand, China, South Korea), and Oceania.

HOURLY AND 14-DAY FORECAST
Temperature, weather conditions, and chance of precipitation hour by hour for 72 hours. Wind direction and speed too, with units you choose: km/h, mph, m/s, knots, or Beaufort. Models: ICON, GFS, HRRR, ECMWF, and WRF-ROMS Thailand.

MINUTE-BY-MINUTE PRECIPITATION
When rain is on the way, the forecast screen shows when it starts, peaks, and stops. Live Activity puts the same graph on your Lock Screen.

RAINFALL TOTALS (QPE)
See how much rain has actually fallen. Pick a window - 1, 3, 12, 24, or 48 hours - and tap any spot on the map for the exact amount in millimeters or inches, plus a Trace to Extreme rating. Built on QPE (quantitative precipitation estimates) from our radar pipeline. Included with any Rain Viewer subscription (Essential or Pro).

RADAR SCAN AGE
Tap the map to see exactly when each area was last scanned. Parts of a radar frame can be minutes apart, so the timing tells you whether to leave now or wait out the rain. Saved locations show freshness at a glance.

RAIN ALERTS YOU CAN RELY ON
Set custom alerts for your locations. Get national severe weather alerts from the US, most of Europe, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and more. Set thresholds so you only get notified for what you care about.

HURRICANE AND STORM TRACKER
Get timed alerts that show exactly when a storm reaches you. Choose hurricane wind speed units: mph, km/h, m/s, or knots.

AI WEATHER INSIGHTS
Our AI reads the radar images near you and writes a short summary of what to expect in the next few hours. Like a pocket meteorologist.

APPLE WATCH (FREE)
Standalone app with radar map, satellite, forecast, severe alerts, and complications. Works without your iPhone nearby.

WIDGETS AND LIVE ACTIVITIES
Radar and minute-by-minute rain widgets for Home Screen and Lock Screen. Live Activities show rain intensity as it changes.

PRO RADAR (US + MOST OF EUROPE, 22 COUNTRIES)
Doppler products on all tilts - reflectivity, velocity, spectrum width, and the differential measurements used by meteorologists.

PRIVACY
No data collection. No data sales. Location is used only for local forecast and rain alerts.

Free to download. Upgrade for the radar archive, AI insights, and Pro Doppler products.

PRO Plan: Monthly: $8.99 | Quarterly: $19.99 | Annual: $39.99 (Auto-renewal can be disabled in App Store settings).

Privacy: https://rainviewer.com/privacy.html
Terms: https://rainviewer.com/terms.html

## Key features

- Real-time doppler radar and storm tracking
- Short-term rain and snow forecasts
- Pro-grade weather data processing
- 48-hour radar history and 2-hour forecast
- Severe weather alerts
- Hurricane tracking
- Customizable alerts and color schemes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 Months | $21.49 | per year |
| RainViewer Pro: 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| RainViewer Pro: 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| RainViewer Essential: 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| RainViewer Premium: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $19.99 | per year |
| Rain Viewer Premium: Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| RainViewer Premium: Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| RainViewer Premium: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| RainViewer Premium: Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Rain Viewer Essential: 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| RainViewer Premium: Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| No Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Local Weather App, 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weather Radar, 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months | $21.49 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #71 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)
- #74 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of RainViewer?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather forecasts
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Radar maps not loading properly
- Incorrect temperature readings
- Notifications not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Customizable weather widgets
- Lightning and storm tracking
- Precipitation accumulation data
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 359)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainviewer-live-weather-radar/id980123924/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Accurate

*2026-08-15, version 7.24.1*

I like the app, it is pretty accurate. I have been using it for years.

### 5/5 — Application de météo incroyable

*2026-08-14*

Je ne comprend pas pourquoi cette application est tout simplement pas connu est elle super précise même pour les débutant ou pro tu comprend facilement ! Je recommande vivement cette application merci beaucoup el créateur !

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot, Lucas! We’re thrilled you’re enjoying the app and finding it helpful. Feedback like yours really makes our day. Appreciate you sharing it!

### 2/5 — Déception

*2026-08-10*

Les prévisions ne sont pas correctes du tout, je suis un peu déçu

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear that! Could you email us via app settings > Send Feedback > Send Email with your location and examples? We would like to look into the forecast accuracy for your area

### 1/5 — Useless

*2026-08-09, version 7.24.1*

Worked great in South Korea but now home in Sydney, it notifies of rain when there isn’t any and the app radar view doesn’t show rain when it is raining. 
Reported the issue to developers and sent screenshots as they requested but haven’t received a response since.

### 5/5 — Awesome but there was a bug

*2026-08-08, version 7.24.1*

When I clicked on the radar in panama it showed red 0s on the left. The radar name is PANM.

### 1/5 — Sucks

*2026-08-05, version 7.24.1*

Not accurate + you have to open the app every week so they don’t pause the updates, there’s a lot of other good options

### 1/5 — Free version is useless

*2026-08-04, version 7.24*

Can’t provide any future radar without paying.  In response to your reply - you can not see radar into the FUTURE without paying. Like not even a few hours. Meaning - if I want to slide the timer forward and see when the rain is going to stop, the radar screen goes gray and asks for payment for that information.  So….useless.

### 1/5 — Very bed

*2026-08-02*

Not good

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear that! Could you let us know a bit more about what went wrong? Feel free to reach out via app settings > Send Feedback > Send Email, we would really like to understand and help.

### 1/5 — I’m deleting it because it’s not accurate at all

*2026-07-26, version 7.24*

I downloaded this app a week ago and three different days and several times on each one of those three days it tells me it’s going to either rain or drizzle and it hasn’t done either in the week I’ve had it on my iPad and iPhone. I am deleting it when I’m done with this review.

### 5/5 — Fast Radar View of Rain

*2026-07-22, version 7.23*

Does exactly what I wanted. There’s enough changes in the settings to where I get the immediate view of incoming rain relative to my position. And that’s all I need. 👍🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

## Frequently asked questions about RainViewer

### What does RainViewer do?

RainViewer provides real-time doppler radar and storm tracking, delivering precise short-term rain and snow forecasts. It processes raw weather radar data, satellite imagery, and global weather data to offer detailed weather insights and alerts.

### What are the key features of RainViewer?

Key features include real-time doppler radar, short-term rain and snow forecasts, 48-hour radar history, 2-hour forecast with 5-minute updates, severe weather alerts for tornadoes and hurricanes, and customizable alerts and color schemes.

### How much does RainViewer cost?

The app offers a free version with core features. A PRO plan is available via subscription with monthly, quarterly, and annual options, providing access to advanced tools and data. Auto-renewal can be disabled in App Store settings.

### What kind of weather data does RainViewer provide?

It offers maximum resolution doppler radar data, including reflectivity, velocity, and more. It also provides satellite imagery for cloud top temperatures and real-time surface temperatures from weather models.

### Who is RainViewer for?

This app is designed for weather enthusiasts, storm chasers, hikers, and anyone who needs accurate, up-to-the-minute weather information for planning outdoor activities or staying informed about severe weather.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.25 — 2026-08-27

LIVE ACTIVITY REDESIGN
A rain alert is only useful if you can read it at a glance – on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, or on your wrist. The Live Activity has been redesigned around that moment.
· Apple Watch now shows a readable, uncropped rain timeline
· The Dynamic Island shows rain status in both compact and expanded views
· When precipitation ends, the card tells you what ended and where
· An "Outdated" label appears when the data is more than 15 minutes old

IMPROVEMENTS
· The interface now matches the system style on iOS 18 – headers, menus and settings screens look native again
· Settings screens on iPad use comfortable margins in landscape
· The trial reminder notification now opens your subscription details – plan, price, next charge date, and a direct way to manage or cancel

FIXES
· A single radar image no longer stays on the map after you exit single radar mode
· The coverage overlay now disappears from the map when you switch it off

Have a question or suggestion? Get in touch via Settings > Send Feedback in the app.

### 7.24.1 — 2026-08-04

SMOOTHER, FRESHER RADAR
· Radar and satellite animation now runs on a new frame scheduler - smoother playback and scrubbing, no flickers or black frames
· When radar data auto-updates, the player timeline now refreshes with it - you always watch the latest frames, not an outdated loop
· Forecast and Live Activity icons now tell you more: light rain, downpour, freezing rain, ice pellets, and extreme precipitation each get their own icon

FIXES
· The purchase screen no longer keeps reappearing after a Pro subscription expires
· Map overlays unlock properly after Pro Radar is turned off
· Lock screen widgets show previews in the widget picker again
· Precipitation units (mm/h) are back in the legend
· Widget text is no longer truncated in Arabic
· Plus polish for notifications, dropdowns, Favourites, and the Mac app

Enjoying RainViewer? A quick review helps more people find it.

### 7.24 — 2026-07-23

SETTINGS, REBUILT
The Settings screen has been rebuilt from the ground up - cleaner, faster to scan, and laid out the way you'd expect. Two new controls are worth opening it for:

· Animation speed - play the radar timeline up to 4x faster or slower. The default keeps your current speed
· Units now follow your device automatically and update the moment you change them, so you're no longer stuck with the units you launched with

A CLEARER MAP
· One precipitation intensity scale everywhere - the map, the legend, tap-to-read values, and your notifications finally match. Rain and hail now share one scale, since a strong radar reading isn't always rain
· You can now switch colour schemes right from the legend for the precipitation layers: weather radar, satellite precipitation, and the 72-hour forecast. Go and find the one that suits you
· Show or hide the legend whenever you like, right from the legend itself
· Map Layers regrouped so related layers sit together

FIXES
· Favourites now scrolls all the way, so you can reach and reorder every saved place
· The Source page scrolls to the bottom at the largest text size
· Live Activities settings now scale with your system font size

Enjoying RainViewer? A quick review helps more people find it.

### 7.23 — 2026-07-02

SETTINGS, REBUILT
The Settings screen is rebuilt from the ground up - cleaner, faster to scan, and laid out the way you'd expect. Two new controls are worth opening it for:

· Animation speed - play the radar timeline up to 4x faster or slower. The default keeps your current speed
· Units now follow your device automatically and update the moment you change them, so you're no longer stuck on the units you launched with

A CLEARER MAP
· One precipitation intensity scale everywhere - the map, the legend, tap-to-read values, and your notifications finally match. Rain and hail now share one scale, since a strong radar reading isn't always rain
· Now you can switch color schemes right from the legend, for the precipitation layers: weather radar, satellite precipitation, and the 72-hour forecast. Go find the one that suits you
· Show or hide the legend whenever you want, right from the legend itself
· Map Layers regrouped so related layers sit together

FIXES
· Favorites now scrolls all the way, so you can reach and reorder every saved place
· The Source page scrolls to the bottom at the largest text size
· Live Activities settings now scale with your system font size

Enjoying RainViewer? A quick review helps more people find it.

### 7.22 — 2026-06-22

RADAR EVERY 2 MINUTES
Rain can change a lot in five minutes. Now you can cut the wait in half — switch radar to a 2-minute refresh and watch storms build almost in real time.

· Tap "Fast" right on the map to update radar every 2 minutes instead of the standard 5
· Catch fast-moving cells the moment they form
· A Premium option — switch back to Standard whenever you like

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