RainViewer: Weather Radar Live

Name: RainViewer: Weather Radar Live
Rating: 4.6 (30589 reviews)
Author: MeteoLab Inc.

By: MeteoLab Inc. App

Rain & Storm Tracker Map Alert

Overview

Version:

7.24.1

Last updated: 2026-08-04

Features & Capabilities

RainViewer delivers the most accurate live weather radar directly in your browser. See real-time precipitation, 48-hour history, and lightning-fast 2-hour forecasts updated every 10 minutes with a 60fps vector map. The radar data streams straight from the source, not from a third-party feed, and covers 80+ countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.

Features include customizable rain alerts for any location, hurricane and storm tracking, AI-generated weather insights, and cross-platform support (Apple Watch, widgets, and Live Activities). With privacy at the core (no data collection or data sales), the RainViewer extension helps you plan outdoor activities, flights, or drone operations with confidence. Pro Doppler data and an optional Pro plan offer deeper archives.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

MeteoLab Inc.

Rating:

4.60

(30,589) 18 new ratings

Version:

7.24.1 Last updated: 2026-08-04

Version code:

889024784

Creation date:

2015-07-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

401.09MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 8,913 ▼ 25

Other rankings

#21 in radar keyword 6 ▲ 12#46 in weather keyword 34 ▲

For Developers

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Developed by:

MeteoLab Inc.

Apple Apps Store

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

Recent reviews

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.

by Ca*****, 2026-07-26

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. 👍🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️