# Drive Weather With Live Radar

> Live radar, rain, snow and wind along your driving route, before you leave.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.driveweather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.driveweather)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.driveweather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Concept Elements Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 356,766
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (1,636 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2018-12-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.driveweather)
- **Website:** [https://www.driveweatherapp.com](https://www.driveweatherapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://driveweatherapp.com/privacy-policy/](http://driveweatherapp.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Drive Weather shows the weather along your driving route so you can travel safer and smarter. See road conditions, live radar, wind speeds, snow, rain, and storm alerts for your entire trip. Whether you're a truck driver, commuter, or planning a long road trip, Drive Weather helps you avoid dangerous weather and pick the best time to drive.

Enter your start and end points and instantly see forecast along the route, including temperature, precipitation, wind conditions for driving, and severe weather impacts. View live radar directly on your route and destination, track storms and weather hazards ahead, and plan highway weather along major interstates to keep you and your passengers safe on long drives.

## Rankings

- #119,370 — Overall
- #25 — Weather (Gross)
- #87 — Weather (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `androidx.car.app.ACCESS_SURFACE`
- `androidx.car.app.NAVIGATION_TEMPLATES`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.driveweather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for route-aware weather along the route, utility for road trips and trucking, accuracy, Pro perks, and Android Auto support. However, two main concerns recur: the free version lacks road-condition data (only weather), limiting planning, and opinions on paying for Pro are mixed, with some users feeling it’s not worth the cost. Overall, it’s a strong weather-planning tool for drivers with caveats about data scope and pricing.

### Pros

- Route-aware weather forecasts along your driving route with times, aiding planning for trips.
- Widely useful for road trips and trucking; considered essential and generally accurate for route planning.
- Pro version offers value (ad-free experience and extra features) and is often worth it for frequent travelers.
- Android Auto compatibility, enabling in-car access to weather data for safer driving.

### Cons

- Free version lacks road condition and closure data, limiting comprehensive trip planning.
- Paywall/Pro value is mixed for users; some feel Pro is necessary or not worth the cost.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.driveweather)