Quick verdict
- What it is
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- At a glance
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- $4.99
- In-app purchases
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Weather
- Travel
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
Screens
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Pricing & paywalls
App Store
- Price: $4.99
- In-app purchases
Ratings & reviews
App Store
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3/5They’re Trying to be Like Other Apps
Update: i received a response from the developer explaining how to make it look like the old way and I am grateful for that. It does make it more familiar so I am appreciative. I will up my rating but still think that sometimes change is for the sake of change (and with apps like other products it’s for the sake of competition). I don’t need (or want) the entire crew of “The Weather Channel “ in one app. I am also appreciative of the developer caring enough about their customers to respond and to do so rapidly. am so disappointed in the changes. It used to be so simple but explicit for what it was meant to be. Now everything is crowded and has so much data but no real view of rain probability. It’s now just like all the other apps that throw tons of info in to overload you. It was my go to app now it’s going to be deleted. What a Shame.
A Sailor Fan · 31 Jul 2026
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4/5Mad Scientist Weather App
This app morphed from a straightforward and focused "when is it going to rain / stop raining" app to a hyper-flexible data-dense full featured weather app. I think a lot of people find themselves in a state of shock when they first open the new version. It is so data-dense and button-heavy as to be overwhelming at first. And the options! There are too many and they are often unclear until you become more familiar with the new design. I think the number of configurable options would be easier to digest with some UI tweaks. For example, opening to new screens instead of opening a plethora of drop-down menus. Also, a help button on each options page with details of every setting would be very helpful. Another little thing -- the settings screen (and many other screens) have three ways to dismiss it -- tap the down arrow in the upper left corner, tap the X button in the upper right corner or drag the screen down from the top. This is overkill and confusing! The forecast seems a bit general. For example, it says there is a 30% chance of rain on Wednesday, but no hints as to when the rain will appear or how much will fall. Note that this detail *is* available for the next 36 hours, but not beyond that. I am glad the developer set a "like it was before (kind of)" toggle. I tried it and decided I like the new version better, but it is a more gentle introduction to long-time users of the app. The more I play around with this, the more I like it. In summation, I think this app was designed by a mad weather scientist (and I mean that mostly as a compliment). I am confident the app will get better and easier to use -- it just needs some iterative love to make it shine.
AmberCrystal · 31 Jul 2026
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1/5New Update Ruined It
This used to be my favorite weather app. It was perfect for a quick glance at the rain forecast for the next few hours. Now it’s a mess. It’s not just different, but it’s now slow to launch and inconsistent. Sometimes it shows the rain clock on launch, sometimes the radar, making it even slower to see the forecast. They also removed the bar graph view that combined the rain clock with % chance of rain and rain intensity. That was the best part about it. I’ve messed with the settings and nothing seems to put it back how it was or even fix some of the new issues. And I even payed for this thing when I first found it. All I want is to be able to disable all the extra stuff and use it as a quick reference again.
AxelMajere · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Much improved version
I have used RainAware for many years. It is the easiest way to see when rain is coming, what the intensity will be, and when it will end. I just opened the newest version and it is a big improvement. I really like how I can move what looks like a second hand on an analog clock around the dial to see the exact time of the rain activity. I also like how the map can be shown behind the rain clock. There is also a ton of adjustments that can be made in settings to customize to your liking, but default settings seem to work fine.
Rick_6857463524 · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Beautiful interface
The look and feel of this app is superb, in my opinion. It is clean and free of clutter, while making access to the core information instantaneous. As to accuracy...well, its a weather forecast, folks. Any meteorologist will admit there is art as well as science in the profession. Im not sure what RainAware uses as its data source(s), but I have found it at least as accurate as NWS, Accuweather, etc. The link to radar imagery allows the user to draw their own conclusions as to the adequacy of the forecast. RainAware fills a very specific niche, providing ultra short term predictions.
Algonquin esquimaux · 31 Jul 2026
Privacy & accessibility
App Store
Privacy
- Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — Identifiers Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Location — Coarse Location Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Location Developer declared
Accessibility
No accessibility labels collected yet.
Versions
App Store
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1.9
- See the clouds with high resolution Visible Satellite imagery during the day and Infrared Satellite at night. - Share rain times via Facebook, Twitter and more. - Send Feedback directly from the app. - Receive system status alerts.
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1.9.1
- Apple Watch compatibility. Great Scott! The future is here. - See clouds at night! We increased infrared satellite resolution to 4km.
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1.9.10
- Minor bug fixes including iPad landscape mode issue.
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1.9.11
- Minor bug fixes including iPad landscape mode issue. - Restored previous VoiceOver functionality.
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1.9.12
- View forecasts without GPS mode - Various bug fixes - Updated for iOS 13
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1.9.14
- Updated for iOS 13 and Dark Mode - Fixed a bug where 7-day forecast would show zero degrees if there was no weather data available
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1.9.15
- Added Radar setting to manually choose between single-site radar (most timely) or composite radar (better coverage in the West and cleaner), or use default-mode which lets the RainAware system decide which method to use. - Worked with NWS to improve 7-day forecast reliability. - Updated for iOS 14.x
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1.9.2
- Major overhaul to city search and browsing. Search by name or zip code and save your favorites! - View radar and satellite in full screen (long-press screen or tap icon). - Increased size of satellite images for a broader view of your region. - Increased speed of radar and satellite downloads. - Cleaner Location/GPS icon plot. - Fixed bug related to Timezone/Region settings. - Fixed bug related to Apple Watch precipitation type. - Additional support for iOS 7 users and smaller screens - Check out our new website: www.rainaware.com Many more changes coming in the next few months!
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1.9.3
- Modified code to increase detection of light rain (less misses by default). - Added Dewpoint and Pressure to Current Observation. Auto animates or tap to advance. - Added Loading progress bar for radar and satellite loops. - Various bug fixes, stability improvements, and optimizations. Thank you to all who have provided feedback. We have a button for that, please use! Note: Alerts are coming, thanks for being patient.
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1.9.4
- Severe weather warnings are shown for the viewed location. - Easily reset custom settings. - Custom settings indicator. - Fixed share button bug.
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1.9.5
New map-based location lookup: - Drop a pin anywhere in the US with a long-press on the map or - Manually enter a set of coordinates (latitude,longitude) - Easily save and edit your favorite locations. Radar and Satellite Imagery view shows thumbnail toggle; tap to swap image. Fixed truncated lines on NWS Forecast screen. Various bug fixes.
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1.9.6
- Clear extra pins on Map View by tapping the Edit button and then Clear Dropped Pins. - Added a Go button to the Favorites list to jump directly to the Main View. - Faster location detection when using cellular networks (sorry for the slowdown, it was iOS 9 related).
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1.9.7
- New model-based precip chances 9 more hours beyond the 3-hour rain clock! Tap graph to see probability and intensity, or swipe for readout over time. Uses our proprietary short range model ensemble. - Revamped 7-day forecast, including much larger text and icons, as well as a color bar that gets longer and more prominent as precip chances increase. - Increased forecast accuracy with less false alarms from radar clutter. Important message: We are working on Push notifications that will alert even when the app is closed! An initial version of this feature will be available in the next update, so stay tuned!
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1.9.8
Fixed a crash while in Airplane Mode
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1.9.9
- Clutter removed from the system (responsible for false alarms). - Simplified settings with explicit rain intensity (dbz). - Option to detect VERY light precipitation (5 dbz) - Added Imperial/Metric conversion option. - Added wind to 7 day forecast. - Much more reliable and responsive 7 day NWS forecast. - Added temperature to the POI/City lists. - Optimized for iPhone X screens. - Fixed iPad bug where app would stick on "Loading" - Added server redundancy
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2.0.8
RainAware has been redesigned to accommodate many new features. Almost everything can be tapped, swiped, or long pressed. Highly Recommended: Please see the quick start guide at: https://www.rainaware.com/quick_start.html ***** New Standard Version Features ***** • Notifications Get alerts when rain is coming or going, or severe weather threatens. You can even define how long precip must last to be alertable. Set a rain proximity boundary, & modify alert frequency. • Dual "Clock" Views: Rain and Forecast A new "Forecast Clock" will automatically show when the RainClock shows no rain ("Dry"). Concisely shows the next 8 days in Today/Tonight format, including sunrise, sunset, and moon phase. If there is precipitation coming, the regular "RainClock" will show by default. You can toggle between them at any time. • Larger Satellite & Radar Map Now you can pan and zoom the map, and tap on data overlays for more information. 1hr Precipitation accumulation imagery has been added. Tap the "blue globe" to see imagery. • Weather Map Overlays Tap toggles for quick analysis. Surface observations at select locations plotted on the map, including temperature, humidity, wind & more. Plot lightning, hurricane tracks, storm reports & moving SHIP obs. See watches, warnings, advisories when in effect. Spans all entities including storms, floods, winter, wind, fire, marine & more. • Landscape & Hyperloop View larger map in landscape with added pan/zoom controls. Burst loop speed to see trends (long-press Play button). • Interactive Graphs Get data readouts & visuals for temperature, wind speed, cloud cover, precip amount & type, over the next 36 hr. • Weather Badges Badges show up outside the Rain clock only when SIGNIFICANT or RAPID changes in precip, temperature, cloud or wind are forecast. Configurable. • Drawing Tool Paint drawings or text on screen. Overlay on map and share. • Settings & Customization An immense number of customizations are available in the Settings Menu. See in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fEh26giw4Y ***** New Subscription Tiers ***** For power users, subscriptions are available in-app and work across all your supported devices. New features include: • Ability to view entire weather map without regional constraints. • Satellite Imagery Adds Water Vapor & colorized Visible imagery which colors higher cloud tops. • National Radar Products Adds Echo Tops, Hail Swaths, Rotation Tracks. • Storm Cells Plot storm cells with a multitude of filtering options. See storm motion, hail potential, rotation and more. • Single-Site Radar Basic Reflectivity and Velocity products. Option to merge HI, AK, PR radars onto national view. • Surface Observations Plot thousands of stations, ships and buoys, including water temperature and wave height. • Warning & Obs Monitor Filter & sort surface obs & warnings. • Environmental Fields Plot threat areas, VAD Wind Profiles (VWP), Isobars, CAPE, Updraft Helicity & more. • RainPro Tool The #1 reason for inaccurate rain times is when precipitation moves in erratic directions. Use this interactive tool to refine precip motion for the best timings possible. • Drawing Tools Draw fronts on the weather map. Time-match your drawings to satellite & radar imagery. Draw lines, open & closed shapes, circles & squares. • Longer Loops Animate up to 36 frames on capable devices. • More Alert Options Lightning proximity alerts, Tornado or Hail reported, or alert for another location. • Aviation Mode Use FAA sectional maps as map underlay Flight rules plotted at surface stations Winds aloft at VWP locations • Faster Data Updates More frequent updates to radar, satellite, and surface data. • Performance & More Manage memory & cache. Customize panning and image-tiling behavior. - Full feature set available across the USA and southern Canada. Satellite and local radar coverage extends from Hawaii to the Caribbean. See: https://www.rainaware.com/rainaware_coverage_map.webp
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2.0.9
- Hotfix for users outside the USA/CN domain (Code 2 error). - Added thousands of small towns to search bar lookup. - User Guide Updated to explain subscriptions and cross-platform ability: https://www.rainaware.com/quick_start.html
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2.1.0
• The original RainClock design is restored, including "Rain Summary" text inside. • Bottom page navigation buttons are restored. - For users who prefer the existing layout, you can disable at startup or revert in Settings. • Zip Code lookup implemented in search bar for phones/tablets. • For tablets & macOS, RainClock side panel is available in landscape. • [Fix] Added attribution for maps beneath radar. • [Fix] Mini-chart now behaves when saving custom weather type. • [Sub Feature] Added "Restore Purchase" button (top of Settings menu, mainly for reinstalls).
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2.1.1
Quick bug fix regarding top location readout.
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2.1.2
- Expand the time-length of image loops (Settings > Loop Settings > Expand...) - Large 3-chart view now retains new selections per app session. - Users in HI, AK, and PR now have faster app startup & hourly precip info. - The "Show Loop Buttons At Startup" option now works properly. - Fixed an issue where 8 day forecast would be old if app resumed from background after a day.
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2.1.3
- Network optimizations. - Better performance when coming out of background/sleep. - You can remove the "Get More" prompts in Settings > Buttons... > Hide Get More Prompts.
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2.1.4
- Faster update of warnings & national radar. - Subscribers can set data updates to every 10 seconds. - Fixed the "Sent to Florida" bug.
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2.1.5
- Bug Fix: Location at startup (a few users reported a location in Arizona or Florida, even when Location Services are turned on). - Subscriber Feature: Added freezing line to Pressure Overlay. - Subscriber Feature: Added 500 mb Height & Wind Overlay. - Subscriber Feature: Added 850 mb Wind & Theta-E Overlay.
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2.1.6
- You can now sort POI/Cities alphabetically or by distance. - Fixed rare missing location at app start. - [Subscribers] If 500 or 850 mb chart is selected, other data layers auto hide for cleaner view.
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2.1.7
· 27 Jul 2026
- Added tappable Canadian warning polygons to map plot. Uses Environment Canada color codes (yellow/orange/red). - Fixed rare gray screen covering RainClock. - [sub pro feature] Canadian warnings show in Active Warnings list. - [sub pro feature] Added MLCAPE + 6km Shear overlay. - [sub pro feature] Added Surface Moisture Convergence overlay.
Alternatives
- MyRadar Weather Radar Pro — Same category + similar ratings
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Availability by market
- US
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- Last verified
- 31 Jul 2026
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