RainViewer

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Country: Ukraine (UA)
Founded: 2015
Developer: Lucky Apps (Ukraine)
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android, Apple Watch

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Weather

Overview

RainViewer provides live weather radar maps showing real-time precipitation including rain, snow, and hail from over 1,000 radar sites in 90+ countries. It offers 48-hour radar history, short-term forecasts up to 90 minutes with premium upgrade, hourly temperature and conditions for 24-72 hours, and 7-14 day forecasts. The app targets users needing precise, hyperlocal precipitation data for activities like outdoor planning, drone flying, or storm tracking, using direct radar data processing at 100m resolution without third-party feeds.

Key Features

Live Radar Map - Displays real-time precipitation from radar sites worldwide, updated in seconds with 100m resolution and live scan indicators.
Rain Alerts - Provides notifications for nearby precipitation with intensity details and advisory zones.
Radar Forecast - Shows 30-90 minute future radar (premium) and 2-hour precipitation forecast updated every 10 minutes.
48-Hour History - Reviews past radar data for storm path tracking.
Hourly Forecast - Includes temperature, conditions, and precipitation chance for 24-72 hours.
14-Day Forecast - Extended daily overview with highs, lows, and conditions (premium).
Hurricane Tracker - Tracks storms with radar overlays.
Weather Widgets - Home screen widgets with live radar map updated every 10 minutes (iOS 14+).
Dark Mode Support - Updated UI with dark mode, customizable icons, and Apple Watch app.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Live radar, 48h history, 30min forecast, 24h hourly/7-day forecast, basic alerts.
Premium	In-app purchases (one-time or subscription)	90min forecast radar, 48h hourly/14-day forecast, advanced features.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on iOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) and Android devices. Requires iOS 14+ for widgets; location services for radar data. No web app or desktop version mentioned.

Integrations & Ecosystem

ECMWF weather model
GFS weather model
ICON weather model
Satellite cloud data
Over 1,000 weather radars worldwide
Apple Watch precipitation details

Alternatives

App	Difference
Weather Underground	Uses personal weather stations alongside radar; broader forecast focus but less hyperlocal radar resolution.
RadarScope	Targets professional meteorologists with raw NEXRAD data; higher cost, fewer consumer forecasts.
MyRadar	Emphasizes smooth animations and aviation data; relies more on model blends than pure radar.
Carrot Weather	Forecast-centric with humor; integrates multiple sources but lacks RainViewer's radar history depth.

Reputation

RainViewer is recognized for accurate, direct-from-source radar data and hyperlocal 100m resolution, trusted by millions and major weather brands. Users value real-time updates and storm tracking for practical use. Some note premium features required for extended forecasts. Coverage excels in 90+ countries but depends on local radar availability.

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