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RainViewer
MeteoLab Inc. · Free · Weather · 4.6 (30,803 ratings)
What it does
Shows the actual rain on a map, so you know if it's dry enough for a walk. From 5 apps to check before you step outside.
The developer describes it as: “Live weather radar, nowcast and rain alerts, hyperlocal forecast and hurricane tracker, built to help you see, understand, and act on rain before it changes.”
Alternatives to RainViewer
The closest alternatives to RainViewer are Sunshine, Transit, IQAir AirVisual and My Pollen Forecast — 4 apps from the list RainViewer appears on, “5 apps to check before you step outside”, each answering the same moment a different way.
SunshineYour safe-sun window for today, and whether the light you got was enough.
TransitExactly when the bus or train is coming, in 1,000+ cities.
IQAir AirVisualWhat you're about to breathe: real-time air quality and a 48-hour forecast.
My Pollen ForecastWhich pollen is high today and where, with a push when it spikes.
Price and ratings
| App | Price | App Store rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| RainViewer | Free | 4.6 (30,803) | Weather |
| Sunshine | Free | 5.0 (7) | Health & Fitness |
| Transit | Free | 4.6 (1,023,391) | Navigation |
| IQAir AirVisual | Free | 4.8 (44,840) | Weather |
| My Pollen Forecast | Free | 4.7 (26,714) | Health & Fitness |
RainViewer and its alternatives, as the App Store listed them on 2026-10-06.
RainViewer is free to download from the iOS App Store and holds 4.6 out of 5 from 30,803 ratings, checked on 2026-10-06. Prices and ratings go stale; the App Store is the live source. It is listed there as “RainViewer: Live Weather Radar”.
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