Rain Alarm

Contains adsIn-app purchases
69.8K reviews
Content rating
PEGI 3
10M+
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Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this app

This weather app alerts you when rain is approaching. The alerts are a reliable short-term forecast based on near real-time data. This app is more precise and reliable than a traditional forecast.
It is very useful for all outdoor activities – including cycling, motorcycling, hiking, gardening, BBQs, picnics, dog walking and DIY.

Features:
• Alerts when rain is coming closer
(notification, vibration, sound, speech)
• Intuitive map overview
• Useful widgets in different sizes and themes
• Separate, classic weather forecast page
(including weather warnings, where available)
• NEW: Differentiate rain, hail, sleet, snow, and freezing rain
• Standalone Wear OS app including notifications, tile and complication
• Android Auto support (only for full susbcribers)

In-app purchases (not available for Wear OS):
• No more ads
• Multiple locations and multiple alarms
• Extra settings for animation, alarms, and widgets
• NEW: Map widget
• NEW: Extended forecast data on extra weather page (not the map)
• NEW: Support for Android Auto


The data is collected from local weather services. Supported countries:
Americas: USA (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam), Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, French Antilles, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, El Salvador
Europe: UK, Ireland, Spain (including the Balearic and the Canary Islands), Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Croatia, Poland, Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Belarus
Asia: Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippines, Israel, India, Macau, Brunei
Oceania: Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia

Also available for other platforms: https://app.rain-alarm.com
Follow us on X for the latest news: https://x.com/rainalarm
Reliably warns you of approaching rain in time.
Updated on
Sep 3, 2026
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Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    App activity and Device or other IDs
  • This app may collect these data types
    Location and Device or other IDs
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

67K reviews
Eric R
August 16, 2026
I paid for "Rain Alarm Pro" ages ago, I hadn't used it for a while, went back to it recently only to find the pro paid version had beem removed. The non pro version now has ads in it and the only way to remove them and get full features is with continuous rolling subscriptions for life, longer than a mortgage. I dont agree with subscriptions for apps, I see it as greed and exploitation. I'm therefore uninstalling reluctantly and saying goodbye.
3 people found this review helpful
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Michael Diener - Software
August 18, 2026
The Pro app is still available for previous purchasers (+ updates). First of all, make sure to use the same Google account as you purchased the app with. Then follow the link to the Pro app from the end of shop in the free app. Some new features that generate ongoing costs are exclusive for the subscription, because they need an ongoing income.
R. Thew
July 26, 2024
Used to use the old one. Never had any issues with it and sadly, not compatible with today's phones. Was accurate, though a tad technical. Sadly, you can no longer purchase the newer app, as the developers have turned it into a money draining app by using subscriptions. The information provided is free, so what are they charging extortionate prices for? I've found another app that has a one of ad free purchase. So it's bye bye to this app.
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Michael Diener - Software
July 29, 2024
You not only pay for an app, but an ongoing service that keeps generating costs. Ongoing costs include server infrastructure, weather service licence costs, and manpower. A one-time payment is not sustainable over the long run for an app that provides a service. Not asking for much, the yearly sub costs about as much as 1good coffee every 3 months.
Jenny S
September 13, 2025
I like it. The alarm gives you a heads up to check the radar maps, and it's these that are the best, enabling you to see how the rain is tracking around you. The app doesn't take much space and runs happily in the background without draining battery power; the cache builds up but it's easily cleared. Simple, clear, and invaluable. The only puzzle is the 'splay shadow' on the location spot - not sure what it means, as it swings around wildly when I tilt my phone!
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Michael Diener - Software
September 15, 2025
Thank you for the kind words! Regarding the shadow, it shows the cardinal direction the top of your phone is pointing to. It is almost like a compass and exactly like in Google Maps.

What’s new

6.3.3
• Optimizations for Android 16 + 17
• NEW (subscribers only):
Classic weather forecast widget
Location search autocomplete
Support for Android Automotive

6.0
• Distinguish rain, hail, sleet, snow and freezing rain
• Current coverage indicator
• Share as video
• Probability of precipitation in forecast page
• Accessibility improvements

Subscribers only:
• Android Auto + Android Automotive
• Map and weather widgets
• Location search autocomplete