Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Weather Radar RainViewer since it was posted on our website on 2016-12-26.
The latest version is 4.1.1 and it was updated on soft112.com on 26 March, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 4.1.1
posted on 2024-03-20
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
version 3.4
posted on 2023-11-15
* Bug fixes and improvements.
version 3.3.1
posted on 2023-10-19
• New hybrid map.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
version 3.3
posted on 2023-10-19
• New vector maps with smoother and faster performance.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
version 3.2
posted on 2023-09-06
Redesigned forecast screen with the following new features:
• Advanced weather insights, such as wind speed, humidity, UV index, air quality index, and much more.
• Sunrise and sunset times.
• Compact radar map.
version 3.2
posted on 2023-09-06
version 3.1
posted on 2023-08-14
• Added a single radar mode. Now it's possible to display radar animation from a specific radar station.
• Bug fixes and improvements.
version 3.0.3
posted on 2023-07-18
We've reworked our always-on notification system - it’s off by default, easier to activate, and much gentler on your battery! We've also squashed bugs, prevented crashes, and boosted performance.
This is a must-update for a smoother, more efficient experience. Thank you for staying with us and for all your feedback.
version 3.0.1
posted on 2023-06-22
RainViewer 3.0 is finally out with these changes:
• Redesigned weather forecast screen.
• Customizable launch view: forecast vs. map.
• A new Single Radar Mode in Layers.
• A new legend, better severe alerts, and tropical storm details screen.
version 2.20.5
posted on 2023-04-20
Improved networking for better performance.
version 2.20.4
posted on 2023-03-27
- Alert display improvements for enhanced map details.
- Standardized full-screen interstitial ads for better user experience.
- Data module refactoring for improved performance and efficiency.
version 2.15.2
posted on 2022-05-02
This release includes general bug fixes and performance improvements.
version 2.15
posted on 2022-04-11
Completely changed the loading and displaying algorithm of the map overlay. Now the data loads and displays much faster than before. More improvements are to come.
version 2.14.4
posted on 2022-03-25
#StandWithUkraine
version 2.14
posted on 2022-01-28
7-Day Weather Forecast Widget! A new widget allows you to check the weather without opening the app. It shows the 7-day forecast for your current location on the home screen.
version 2.13.2
posted on 2021-12-24
This release includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it.
version 2.12
posted on 2021-11-20
. Implemented the new purchase flow with a better user experience.
. Improved the design of the Map Layers quick settings.
. Fixed the closing of the app after the removal of location with granted access.
. Fixed the incorrect display of the Precise Colors setting.
. Fixed the disappearing of precipitation layers after the app is hidden and then restored.
version 2.11.1
posted on 2021-10-27
. Fixed the request for the current location on the map.
. Storm names are now correctly displayed on the map.
. Fixed automatic scrolling of the map to the current location.
. Fixed incorrect displaying of map layers.
. The map legend is now minimized when the bottom sheet is extended.
version 2.11
posted on 2021-10-13
Meet our brand-new free feature - Hurricane Tracker!
It displays up-to-date information on tropical storms: where a storm was before, what's its current position, and where it'll move next. The new feature will also inform you about the direction, strength, and hurricane category.
Here's how you can track hurricanes:
1. Tap the Map Layers icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. Select "Storm Tracks" in Overlays - and that's it!
version 2.10
posted on 2021-09-13
. Added quick settings to the main screen.
. Added a legend to the precipitation map.
. Bug fixes.
version 2.9.4
posted on 2021-09-10
. Bug fixes.
version 2.9.1
posted on 2021-08-12
. Added the ability to select UTC time format when sharing screenshots from the map.
. Bug fixes.
version 2.9
posted on 2021-07-28
. Added precipitation direction arrows to the RainViewer widget for Premium subscription. Now it's possible to see where rain is moving without launching the app.
. Bug fixes.
version 2.8
posted on 2021-07-28
Meet our brand new Premium Feature - Precipitation Direction, which shows where the precipitation is moving. This time it works smoothly, check it out!
Besides, we have:
* Added the "What's new" screen.
* Fixed the obtaining and updating of the device's current location in the main app and in the widgets.
* Fixed bugs.
Thank you for being with us and supporting us during all this time. You help us make RainViewer better!
version 2.7.3
posted on 2021-06-03
. Added a weather summary to the main screen. Now you know what to expect right after the app launch and can tap to see the details.
. Fixed the displaying of location data on widgets.
. Fixed a bug when the 48hr / 14d forecast wasn't available right after the purchase.
. Sunset and sunrise times now correspond to the location time.
. Bug fixes.
version 2.7.1
posted on 2021-05-18
. Added a weather summary to the main screen. Now you know what to expect right after the app launch and can tap to see the details.
. Fixed the displaying of location data on widgets.
. Fixed a bug when the 48hr / 14d forecast wasn't available right after the purchase.
. Sunset and sunrise times now correspond to the location time.
version 2.6.1
posted on 2021-05-05
. Best possible quality of shared animation.
. Bug fixes.
version 2.5
posted on 2021-04-22
. Completely new notification settings - now on the Settings screen. Set up notifications both for all locations and for each location separately. You can also change the minimum precipitation intensity for each notification, set the "Do not disturb" time intervals, and choose the Reduced Accuracy mode for minutely notifications.
. Precipitation forecast diagram for 120 (instead of 60) minutes for premium users with enhanced details!
version 2.4.2
posted on 2021-03-24
. Fixed issue with radar search. Now the keyboard does not disappear from the screen.
version 2.4
posted on 2021-03-16
Premium Lite subscription! No ads plus precipitation direction at an affordable price.
We've also added:
. New purchase screen for subscribers who have additional features available for purchase.
. A LOT of bug fixes and improvements in the main app and widgets. RainViewer is becoming more stable and intuitive.
version 2.3.2
posted on 2021-03-05
. Fixed a bug with duplicated notifications about precipitation.
version 2.3
posted on 2021-01-26
This is the first major update since version 2.0. We've completely rebuilt the interaction on the favorites screen. Now you can:
. See your weather forecast by tapping the favorites section button.
. Easily switch between your favorite places by tapping their buttons or swiping left and right.
. Easily add new favorites to your list by long pressing on the map.
version 2.2.10
posted on 2020-12-02
. Full-screen ads are now muted by default.
. Bug fixes.
version 2.2.9
posted on 2020-11-25
. Updated translations.
. Bug fixes.
version 2.2.7
posted on 2020-11-12
. Added splash screen.
. Fixed issue with color scheme rendering.
version 2.2.6
posted on 2020-11-03
. Fixed issue with two advertisement blocks on the main screen.
. Improved map loading speed on application launch.
version 2.2.5
posted on 2020-10-30
. Smart hourly forecast and next-hour precipitation widgets. Now the widgets can automatically switch between each other, depending on the current weather.
. Returned the old, but improved map rendering mechanism.
. Bug fixes.
version 2.2.3
posted on 2020-10-20
. Scrollable “Privacy policy” screen to solve an issue with the hidden “Accept” button (now you can scroll to accept the terms).
. New map overlay manager. Weather radar and satellite layers now load faster and don’t disappear after map moves.
. Fixed an issue when precipitation direction arrows don’t display right after application launch.
. Other bug fixes.
version 2.2.2
posted on 2020-10-14
. A new screen asking the user to accept the Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions.
. Updated translations.
. Bug fixes.
version 2.2.1
posted on 2020-10-06
. Restored the high-resolution tiles for everything. Now the radar layer looks sharp and clean again.
. Fixed a bug with shifting color scheme colors for different minimum precipitation levels.
. Fixed a bug with disappearing precipitation movement arrows after selection of the “Past” interval.
. Multiple fixes for RTL languages.
. Application launch speed improvements.
version 2.2
posted on 2020-09-27
. New settings screen with unified layer selection and options.
. Detailed color scheme selection and description.
. Map widget optimized for small sizes.
. Information slider now covers the main screen banner again.
. Danish and Hungarian translations.
version 2.1
posted on 2020-09-10
. Two new widgets: hourly forecast and upcoming precipitations.
. Premium Settings and the new Premium Features block, less destructive, and informative for any kind of Premium customers.
. Sunrise and sunset times, precipitation probability on the hourly forecast graph.
. Now, if you hide the information slider, it will be hidden as well at your next application launch.
. A lot of tweaks and fixes. Really a lot.
version 2.0.8
posted on 2020-08-09
. Widget's dark theme. Only the Standard map will switch to the dark one on the map widget.
. Clouds layer on the map widget.
. Fixed issue with the updating of the current forecast widget.
. Fixed issue with the dark status bar in dark mode.
. Added additional intensities in the "Minimal Precipitation Intensity" option.
. Memory optimization for Single Radar Mode. Now all the radar images display without crashing the app.
. Other bug fixes.
version 2.0.7
posted on 2020-08-03
. Past + Forecast, Past, Forecast selector in the settings.
. Fixed battery drain due to frequent location checks on the background.
. Modern widget preferences style.
. Fixed widgets (zero coordinates or do not load at all problems). It works!
. Multiple bug fixes including the bug with units selection which now saves correctly.
. Czech translation.
version 2.0.6
posted on 2020-07-24
. Reliable widget updates via JobRunner.
. Fixed crash with current location selection and zooming.
. Sharing improvements.
. Multiple interface and code fixes.
. Chinese, Greek, Indonesian, Japanese, Malay and Turkish translation.
version 2.0.5
posted on 2020-07-19
- Interface fixes for RTL languages
- Landscape orientation improvements
- Vietnamese translation
version 2.0.4
posted on 2020-07-15
- Added "3 hours" archive data interval
- The new data loading indicator
- Fixed radar icons on Android 6
- Fixed black text and arrows on the dark widgets
- Fixed a lot of other issues
version 2.0.1
posted on 2020-07-02
. All new design that adopts the latest trends.
. Future radar map to plan your day ahead.
. Precipitation chart for the next hour for over 90 countries.
. Accurate rain forecast for the next 90 minutes.
. Weather forecast: temperature and weather conditions, 48-hour/14-day.
. Rain alerts to notify of upcoming rain.
. Multiple locations, rain notifications for each location.
version 1.11.12
posted on 2020-04-25
. Restored compatibility with Android 4.x devices.
version 1.11.10
posted on 2019-10-14
. Fixed issue with application crash after restoring from the backup.
. Use the latest Google libraries.
version 1.11.9
posted on 2019-10-12
. Fixed issue with application crash at launch (we hope so).
. The application does not restore your purchase automatically after reinstall; you need to go to the "Go Premium" page and tap on the "Restore Purchase" button.
. Improved logic on the purchase page.
. Optimized onboarding screens for large system fonts.
. Map zoom buttons moved to the right side for better accessibility by one hand.
. Support the Lithuanian language. Thanks for all our translation contributors!
version 1.11.6
posted on 2019-07-11
. Pin for the viewed location.
. Experimental option to load processed data from the server (may solve a flickering problem).
. Notifications menu reorganization.
. Numerous bug fixes and prediction improvements.
. Fixed issue with viewing single radar mode on old devices.
. Fixed fullscreen mode.
version 1.11.5
posted on 2019-07-04
. Distance to the nearest precipitation in the notification bar (you can disable it in the application options).
. All the rain alerts open RainViewer with the exact location for that alert.
. Tap on the widget opens RainViewer with the exact widget location.
. Fixed known issues.
version 1.11.2
posted on 2019-06-27
. Rendering the GPX file on the map.
. The new option to keep the screen always on.
. Fixed one more issue with the wrong location change at the application launch.
version 1.1.0
posted on 2016-12-08
• Changeable color schemes of radar overlay,• New dark map type,• New radar icons on a map