RainViewer: Live Weather Radar

Name: RainViewer: Live Weather Radar
Rating: 4.6 (30703 reviews)
Author: MeteoLab Inc.

By: MeteoLab Inc. App

Rain & Storm Tracker Map Alert

Overview

Version:

8.0

Last updated: 2026-09-08

Features & Capabilities

RainViewer: Live Weather Radar helps you track rain, storms, hurricanes, and changing weather conditions with live radar maps covering 80+ countries. View high-resolution radar, satellite imagery, rainfall totals, radar archives, minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts, and hourly or 14-day forecasts. Customize radar colors and animation speeds, explore Doppler products, and tap any map location for rain intensity and detailed weather information.

Set rain and severe weather alerts for saved locations, receive hurricane tracking updates, and use Live Activities, widgets, Apple Watch, Dynamic Island, iPad, and Mac support to stay informed. AI weather insights summarize upcoming conditions, while privacy-focused location use supports local forecasts and alerts without selling your data. Free features include live radar, satellite maps, a 6-hour archive, a 7-day forecast, and two saved locations, with Essential and Pro plans adding expanded forecasts, nowcasts, rainfall totals, AI insights, and advanced radar tools.

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By:

MeteoLab Inc.

Rating:

4.60

(30,703) 27 new ratings

Version:

8.0 Last updated: 2026-09-08

Version code:

890781689

Creation date:

2015-07-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

413.63MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 8,984 ▼ 19

Other rankings

#22 in radar keyword 7 ▲ 1#54 in weather keyword 29 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

MeteoLab Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rainviewer-live-weather-radar/id980123924

Website:

https://www.rainviewer.com

User Reviews

RainViewer is praised for its stylish, highly customizable widgets and real-time radar features, with many users noting its ease of setup and engaging interface. However, the app suffers from reliability and accuracy issues: radar data can lag or go offline, forecasts can be unreliable, and crashes occur. The business model and ad-heavy experience are frequent complaints, including perceived high subscription costs and evidence of feature restrictions after payment. Widget and Apple Watch integration also receive criticism, such as live radar not appearing in widgets and location selection limitations. Overall, strong concept hampered by consistency and monetization concerns.

Pros

Excellent widget design and extensive customization (multiple widgets, variable zoom levels).
Real-time radar data and reliable rain guidance when the service is working.
Easy setup with an intuitive interface and flexible customization options.
Visually appealing UI and a useful overall rain-tracking experience.

Cons

Frequent reliability issues: server connection drops, radar lag/behind, and non-live display.
Monetization concerns: high subscription price and intrusive ads, with reports of features being restricted after payment.
Widget and wearable limitations: live radar often not shown in widgets; cannot select current location; Apple Watch complication requires tapping to view radar.
Inconsistent radar accuracy: forecasts or radar data sometimes incorrect (shows rain when not, or misses rain).
Stability problems: occasional crashes or the app failing to launch properly.