Check nearby rain
See whether precipitation is over your location, approaching, or moving away before a commute or walk.
Rain radar
Pocket RadarRain radar that shows where precipitation is moving.
Open Pocket Radar before you leave and watch rain move across the map with an animated timeline, location controls, wind, temperature, pressure and forecast layers.
Use the radar map when a forecast is too vague.
A percentage chance of rain does not tell you whether the shower is already nearby. Animated radar helps you make a faster call.
Read the motion
Use timeline playback to compare frames and understand the direction of rain bands.
Widgets and Watch
Keep nearby precipitation visible without digging through a full forecast screen every time.
Why use a rain radar app?
Rain forecasts are useful, but radar is better for short-term decisions. If you are deciding whether to leave now, wait fifteen minutes, carry a jacket, or postpone a run, a live radar-style map gives context that a single forecast number cannot.
Pocket Radar is built for those quick checks. The app centers the precipitation map, lets you control playback, and keeps common map controls close.
Best for quick decisions
- Commuting when showers are scattered
- Walking the dog or taking kids outside
- Planning a run, ride, or short outdoor job
- Watching storm cells move through your area
Radar data can be delayed, incomplete, or unavailable in some regions. Always use official alerts for severe weather and safety-critical decisions.
Watch the rain move.
Pocket Radar is available on the App Store.
