paroolSep 21, 2026, 13:11

New weather app Droog Over by Amsterdammer Jesse (26) shows if you stay dry on your bike route – free and ad-free

Amsterdam-based developer Jesse Verbeek has launched Droog Over, a free, ad-free weather app that predicts rain based on a user's specific travel route and speed. Unlike standard weather apps, the tool calculates the forecast for the exact time a user arrives at different locations along their path.

Jesse Verbeek, a 26-year-old software developer from Amsterdam, has launched a new weather application called Droog Over to help commuters stay dry while traveling. Inspired by his girlfriend's frequent rainy commutes to Schiphol, Verbeek designed the app to account for a user's specific speed and route, rather than just local weather forecasts. By inputting their mode of transport, such as walking or cycling, users can see if they will encounter rain or hail at specific points along their journey. The application refreshes data every five minutes and currently tracks precipitation and wind, with plans to add lightning alerts in the future.

Developed as a personal hobby project, the app is free and entirely ad-free. Verbeek maintains the software alongside his full-time job, keeping operational costs low by utilizing efficient architecture. While commercial rivals recently challenged the Dutch meteorological institute over competition, Verbeek hopes his project will remain unaffected. Since its launch two months ago, the app has already reached fifteen hundred downloads and received positive feedback for its practical utility.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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