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Rain Viewer: Weather Radar Map

Weather • MeteoLab • ⭐ 4.40 • 1,000,000+

Precise weather radar map with rain alerts, local forecasts & hurricane tracker

Version 7.9 62.7 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 22 permissions requested View details

This app requests 22 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Change Network State android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service Location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Background Location android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Quickboot Poweron android.permission.QUICKBOOT_POWERON	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Request Ignore Battery Optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Lucky Apps Rainviewer Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.lucky_apps.RainViewer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Rain Viewer: Weather Radar Map

Crafted by a small team, Rain Viewer delivers the most precise short-term rain predictions straight from raw weather radar data. No third-party providers - our independent processing is trusted by millions of users and major weather companies. Dive into weather with unmatched detail, real-time data, and a sleek, modern interface optimized for Android. Why Rain Viewer? Ultimate Precision & Speed: Maximum resolution radar data at original quality, delivered instantly from weather radars with no delay. Pro radar products, including reflectivity, velocity, spectrum width, differential reflectivity, differential phase, correlation coefficient, and more, on all available tilts for the US and selected European weather radars. Professional Map Experience: 48-hour weather radar history, plus 2-hour weather radar forecast with updates every 10 minutes - the fastest forecast updates available. Satellite infrared and precipitation estimates. Long-term models (ICON, ICON-EU, GFS, HRRR, ECMWF) with 72-hour precipitation and temperature maps. Independent Data: We process every pixel in-house from weather radar data sources, ensuring accurate rain alerts and reliable local forecast data. Extended Forecast: 72-hour hourly forecast and 14-day daily forecast with detailed outlook. Modern Interface: Clean design with 60fps vector maps and precipitation direction arrows, perfectly optimized for Android devices. Complete Customization: Fine-tune rain alerts, thresholds, and multi-location settings for personalized local forecast and hurricane tracker experiences. Advanced Tools: Dynamic resizable weather radar widget for home screen Beautiful minute-by-minute rain forecast widget for home screen with multiple background transparency options Direct severe weather alerts from National Weather Services Hurricane tracker with timed alerts showing exact approach times Universal support for all Android devices including foldable screens like Galaxy Z Fold Privacy Promise: No data collection or sales. Location used solely for local forecast and rain alerts. Every installation starts fresh. Join millions who trust Rain Viewer for accurate weather radar, local forecast, and hurricane tracker features. Download now for precise weather radar and rain alerts.

What Rain Viewer: Weather Radar Map Is Used For

Rain Viewer: Weather Radar Map appears to be a weather app focused on short-term precipitation tracking and local forecast monitoring. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to check weather radar maps, follow incoming rain, and review forecast details for the next few hours or days. The app also mentions hurricane tracking and severe weather alerts, so it may be useful when you want more than a basic daily forecast.

The permissions suggest the app uses location to tailor forecasts and rain alerts, and it can send notifications for weather changes or storm-related updates. Because it offers widgets and background alerts, it may be especially helpful for quick glance use on a phone home screen, rather than opening the app each time. The description also points to radar layers, model-based forecasts, and map-style viewing, which makes it suited for users who want a more detailed weather reference for planning travel, outdoor work, or commute timing.

Common uses

Check live or near-live rain radar maps
Review short-term rain predictions and local forecasts
Set alerts for rain thresholds or changing weather conditions
Track storms and hurricane movement with map-based updates
Use home screen widgets for quick weather checks
Compare hourly and daily forecast outlooks
Monitor weather on a phone during daily planning

Best for:

Daily weather checks Rain tracking Storm alerts Home screen widgets Phone users

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App Details

Package:
com.lucky_apps.RainViewer

Category:
Weather

Developer:
MeteoLab

Version:
7.9

Updated:
Mar 27, 2026

Min Android:
8.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.lucky_apps.RainViewer
Age rating: Everyone

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