Rain at a glance
“No rain expected”, “Rain in 12 min” or “Rain stops in ~24 min”, for exactly where you are.
Hyperlocal weather and rain alerts
Cloudmesh
Cloudmesh tells you when rain is expected to start and stop where you are. Its own forecast blends 39 weather sources and shows how confident it is, with live radar, air quality and an Apple Watch app alongside. Free to start, one-time Premium, no subscription.
Rain alerts
Live radar
Air quality (AQI)
Apple Watch
No subscription
At a glance
- Price
- Free version; 7-day trial of everything, then a one-time purchase
- Devices
- iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Languages
- English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi
- Age rating
- 4+
- Account
- Not needed
- Ads
- None
- Your data
- Approximate location is used for forecasts and rain alerts
See the weather, not just read it
Live radar, the next hour of rain, a ten-day forecast and cards for the things you do, in dark and light mode. Laid out so you can glance, decide, and get on with your day.
Cloud Buddy on your wrist
The Apple Watch app answers the one question that matters, at a glance: is it going to rain on me? You get the temperature, a one-line rain call and a little buddy who acts out the weather.
Dressed for the weather
Sunglasses in a heatwave, an umbrella before a shower, a bobble hat in the snow and a nightcap after dark. Tap your buddy to play and fetch a fresh forecast.
Pick a buddy on iPhone
Cloud Buddy is free. Cloud Kitty, Drip and Mochi come with Premium. Choose one in the iPhone app and it shows up on your watch.
Complications
Cloud Buddy, Current Weather, Umbrella and Rain Outlook put the forecast straight on your watch face.
What it does
Everything you need to plan around the weather, from rain alerts to live radar and air quality, without an account or a monthly fee.
Rain alerts
See when rain is expected to start and stop at your location, and get a notification before it begins. Set quiet hours and choose alerts per city.
Live radar
A radar layer that follows the city you're looking at, with a precipitation overlay you can switch on and off.
A forecast that shows its confidence
Cloudmesh blends 39 sources: radar, observation networks and several forecast models. A confidence ribbon shows when the models agree, and when they don't.
Air quality & UV
An AQI now-cast, the UV index and a pollen-risk card in one glance, so you know whether it's a good day to be outside.
Apple Watch
Temperature, whether rain is coming and when it stops, with an animated Cloud Buddy that dresses for the weather. Complications put the next rain window on your watch face.
Widgets & activity cards
24 Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, plus about 30 cards for running, cycling, sailing, stargazing, drone flying and more.
Built around action, not data dumps
Most weather apps bury the one thing you actually care about: is it going to rain on me? Cloudmesh leads with the next hour of rain, live radar and timely alerts, so the answer is always one glance away.
- Rain start and stop times for your exact location.
- Alerts before the first drop, with quiet hours and per-city control.
- A route planner that scores the weather along your way and can suggest a detour around rain (Premium).
- Air quality and UV alongside the forecast, not hidden away.
Built for trust
No subscriptionA free tier and a 7-day trial, then one purchase unlocks Premium for good.
No accountsNo sign-up, no ads, no third-party tracking. Your location is never sold.
Privacy-firstYour location is coarsened for forecasts and alerts, and the optional barometer mesh is anonymous. The privacy policy spells out what is kept and for how long.
Who it's for
Cloudmesh is built for people who want more than a basic forecast card. If you check the weather to decide what to wear, when to leave, or whether to bring an umbrella, you'll feel the difference. It's especially relevant if you're looking for a rain alert app, a weather app with live radar, or a privacy-first weather app with no subscription.
Rain-sensitive routines
Commuters, dog walkers, runners and parents who need to know exactly when the rain hits.
Air-quality conscious
Anyone who wants AQI front and centre before heading out or opening the windows.
Travellers and planners
People planning a drive, ride or trip who want the weather along the whole route, not just at the end of it.
Tired of subscriptions
If you'd rather buy an app once than pay every month, Cloudmesh Premium is a single purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cloudmesh have live radar?
Yes. Live rain radar follows your selected city so you can watch rain approach. Premium adds a chart of the next hour of rain.
Is Cloudmesh a subscription?
No. It's free to download with a generous free tier and a 7-day trial. Premium is a one-time purchase, with no recurring fee.
How does it compare to CARROT?
Read the direct comparison in Cloudmesh vs CARROT Weather (2026) for rain alerts, widgets, pricing and privacy.