Rain Viewer is your real-time doppler radar and storm tracker, delivering the most precise short-term rain and snow forecasts straight from raw weather radar data. No third-party providers - our independent, pro-grade processing of NOAA doppler radar, satellite imagery, and global weather data is trusted by millions of users and major weather companies. Dive into weather with unmatched detail, real-time data, and a sleek, modern interface designed for weather enthusiasts.
Why Rain Viewer?
• Ultimate Precision & Speed: Maximum resolution doppler radar data at original quality, delivered instantly from weather radars with no delay. Pro radar products, including reflectivity, velocity, spectrum width, differential reflectivity, differential phase, correlation coefficient, and more, on all available tilts for the US and selected European weather radars.
• Pro Experience: 48-hour radar history, 2-hour forecast (5-minute updates), and long-term models (ICON, ICON-EU, GFS, HRRR, ECMWF) for 72-hour precipitation/temperature, plus 72-hour hourly forecast and 14-day daily outlook.
• Independent Data: We process every pixel in-house, pulling raw radar feeds for a fully autonomous weather view.
• Modern UX: Intuitive, clean interface with Metal-powered 60fps vector maps, real-time wind and storm movement arrows, and lightning-fast rendering.
• Interactive Map Data: Tap anywhere on the map to instantly see precise precipitation intensity in dBZ values, cloud top temperatures from satellite imagery, and real-time surface temperatures from weather models. No guessing - just accurate data at your fingertips.
• Total Customization: Fine-tune alerts, thresholds, color schemes, and multi-location settings to your exact specifications.
Advanced Tools:
• Completely free standalone Apple Watch app with radar, satellite maps, forecasts, severe alerts, and complications, fully functional without an iPhone.
• Free weather radar widgets for home and lock screens with precipitation direction arrows.
• Live Activities with dynamic minute-by-minute rain intensity graph.
• Severe weather alerts for tornado, hail, snow, and wind warnings directly from National Weather Services.
• Best-in-class hurricane tracking with timed alerts notifying you exactly when the hurricane will be closest to your location.
Your Privacy, Our Promise:
No data collection or sales. Location used solely for forecasts and alerts. Every installation starts fresh - no user history.
Join millions who trust Rain Viewer as their go-to weather alert and storm tracker for storm chasing, hiking, or outdoor plans. Track precipitation, wind, and severe weather with precision and clarity.
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
Download now and master the rain.
I highly recommend RainViewer for anyone seeking a comprehensive weather app that goes above and beyond. This app offers an impressive set of features that have proven invaluable during hurricane seasons and daily weather tracking.The hurricane tracker feature is outstanding. With RainViewer, I can effortlessly track hurricanes worldwide with accurate real-time updates. This feature has been especially helpful in ensuring my family's safety during turbulent weather conditions.The live rain map provides a seamless experience in visualizing rain patterns. It allows me to stay informed about local and global rainfall levels, giving me a comprehensive understanding of weather conditions in my area and beyond. This information is not only fascinating but also helps me plan activities accordingly.One of my favorite features is the weather radar view. It offers an interactive and detailed view of storms, allowing me to see their movement in real-time. This powerful tool helps me stay ahead of approaching weather systems and make informed decisions when planning outdoor activities.The user interface of the RainViewer app is intuitive and aesthetically pleasing, making it easy to navigate between different features and find the information I need. Moreover, the app is fast and responsive, ensuring that I get the weather updates promptly without any lag.Overall, RainViewer is a must-have app for anyone looking for accurate weather information, specifically during hurricane seasons. Its hurricane tracker, live rain map, and weather radar view are top-notch features that set it apart from other weather applications. Give RainViewer a try, and you won't be disappointed! 🌧️☔️🌪️
Developer Response
Hi!Thank you for your glowing review of RainViewer! We're thrilled to hear that our app has been so helpful during hurricane seasons and for daily weather tracking.Your safety is our priority, and we're glad to play a part in keeping you informed and prepared.We've put a lot of effort into making the app user-friendly, and we're pleased that you find it intuitive and visually appealing.If you ever have feedback or suggestions, please feel free to share. Thanks for choosing RainViewer! 🌦️🌧️🌀
Weather lifesaver
lucky jane
As a mom in Florida, juggling schedules is tough, especially with our unpredictable weather. That's where Rainviewer has been a lifesaver. Its rain notifications are spot-on, giving m a heads-up before those sudden downpours hit. Whether it's planning a park day or a school run, feel more prepared. The app is super user-friendly - even in the middle of hectic mornings, I can quickly check it. The real-time radar is a bonus, especially for explaining to my curious kids why we might need to switch plans. Overall, RainViewer help me making my life a bit easier. I absolutely recommend it to any parent dealing with weather quirks!
Developer Response
Jane, we're thrilled to hear our app meets your expectations! Stay tuned for more features and improvements 💙
Ads are overwhelmingly
vortex44
I understand the need and use for ads in applications that are free. However, this application takes it to an all new level. I have never in my life, viewed a radar and been interrupted in the middle of watching a radar animation to have an ad pop-up what's worse is they use the kind of ads used by other applications, like words with friends that make you watch a video.this shows the immaturity of the marketing and development people involved with this app who think that the more ads they throw at you the more it'll motivate you to purchase the ad free version. Problem is the opposite is true better just to leave the ads out altogether, and have the merits of premium featureswarrant and encourage someone to upgrade. This is no better than Clickbait articles that are full of advertisements and pop-ups. There are too many excellent weather applications available today. Maybe they should take some time and learn from those apps.
Developer Response
Hi. Thanks a lot for trying our app. It's a shame to hear you're not satisfied with our free app version. It is true that ad blocks are implemented there. Our marketing team frequently analyzes ad behavior trying to make it less annoying yet effective, though. Probably you'll find it useful to try our premium version someday. We have several promo campaigns with discounted prices throughout the year (please follow our social media for announcements). Respectfully
The most accurate weather.
WeatherPapi
I was a dark sky user for years, and when it was bought by apple I was hopefully their weather app would be as good as the original. It wasn’t. I tried out roughly 7 different weather apps comparing them to the actual weather outside and this has been the single most accurate app I have used down to the minute. Every other app but this one failed to change its predictions and would tell me it was raining when it clearly was not. This should be everyone’s default for weather.
Developer Response
What a pleasure to receive positive comments from you, thanks! Our clients are real superstars for us and we work hard to improve the RainViewer each day making it even better 🤍
SEARCH ON MAP
A new search button lets you find any location, address, or place of interest from the map.
· Tap a result to jump to that location with its name shown at the top
· When the radar layer is active, the same search finds nearby radar stations instead
IMPROVEMENTS
· Improved algorithm for finding the closest radar stations to your current map view
Have a question or suggestion? Contact us via the app Settings > Send Feedback.
Version 7.16
The developer, MeteoLab Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Location
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location
Identifiers
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
MeteoLab Inc.
Size
173.6 MB
Category
Weather
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Apple Watch Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
