# CoCoRaHS Observer — user reviews > 59 indexed App Store user reviews of CoCoRaHS Observer by Steve Woodruff, rated 2.90/5 from 56 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocorahs-observer/id827714558/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocorahs-observer/id827714558.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 11 · 4★ 11 · 3★ 12 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 17 ## Newest reviews (19 of 59) ### 3/5 — No longer accepts submission *2024-08-27* It’s much more convenient having an app and having to drag out the desktop to enter my data. But starting this week, it’s refusing to accept my submission. I tried deleting and reinstalling, but it still won’t let me enter my data. Very annoying! ### 4/5 — Very useful app for CoCoRaHS volunteers *2024-04-20, version 1.3.2* I am a current CoCoRaHS volunteers, and this app (along with the website) is very useful. (Also, I love CoCoRaHS.) ### 2/5 — Convenient *2023-05-31, version 1.3.2* Gets the job done! Much more convenient than logging into the website each morning. Works perfect. ### 4/5 — Odd color choices *2023-01-18* Not sure why this isn’t a simple black and white UI and inverse for dark mode, but that would be nice. Convenient for quickly entering the daily measurement, but would be nice if it was easier for my homeschoolers to read. Light gray on sky blue for the bottom tabs is horrible on the eyes. ### 3/5 — Quirks *2022-11-12* In order to log totals I find you need to change the time of observation otherwise the preset time won’t allow the app to log the observation. Also very recently there’s an issue with logging into the app. It claims the password/username are invalid. ### 3/5 — Convenient but could use some UI fixes *2022-10-13* It’s much more convenient having an app for reporting rather than having to log into a desktop. I appreciate the font color fix. A few other usability improvements that I would love to see: — Add functionality for severe weather reports on the app. — the “additional notes” should be a comment field rather than a single line, so you can see what you’re typing. —after inputting observation data, if you go to the additional information page and then come back, the observation data is deleted. I’ve also noticed this happening previously on the notes side as well, but it looks like that may have been fixed. ### 3/5 — Can’t change time; no link to significant weather report? *2022-08-08* New observer here. I see from previous reviews that my issue is not new. The app takes me to the current time I want to enter, but when clicking “done,” nothing is changed. Also unless I am missing it, there is no quick way to get to the significant weather report form. However there is a link to the website to do both of these things; just takes longer. ### 3/5 — Terrible color choices *2022-02-01* The new version uses shades of blue for the main buttons at the bottom of the screen with a medium blue as the background color. The result makes it hard to read the button labels or even see which one is selected. Please change this. ### 4/5 — Does what it is supposed to *2021-04-01* This app does what it is supposed to do, but it could use an interface improvement and more features (like available on the web) would be great. ### 3/5 — Details *2020-12-14* On the iPad, when I enter a precip total then go to details to enter snow data, my precip value disappears when I go back to the first screen. Also, can’t edit input on the iPad, have to do that via the web interface. This is all new since the most recent update. It’s certainly handy to have this app so I enter data in a timely manner, but bugs need to be addressed. ### 2/5 — Can’t change time on latest version *2020-11-06, version 1.2.9* When I attempt to change log time I get the time in the middle of the screen and no way to change time. What am I missing?  ### 2/5 — Cant adjust time of entry *2020-11-04, version 1.2.9* Cannot change time from default. Too bad. ### 2/5 — Observation time *2020-11-02, version 1.2.9* Latest update does not allow for observation time change. Keypad does not display and app background doesn’t fill screen. iPhone 11 Pro ### 2/5 — Not working!! *2020-11-02, version 1.2.9* Since the latest upgrade, I can’t set the observation time on my iPhone... I have to go to my computer to enter my dailies.... ### 3/5 — Last update ruined the graphics (fixed) now input borked *2020-11-01* A graphics glitch that rendered the app useless was fixed within days. Well done. It does what it’s supposed to - send station data to the servers. There are still minor improvements that could be made such as make “0” the default entry for amount. Don’t they test this app before releasing? The glitches are awful and obvious. ### 4/5 — It WAS great..... *2020-11-01, version 1.2.8* .....but the latest release has changed input fields from a light background to the same color as the blue panel itself. It’s very hard to read. Perhaps just a bug. Perhaps the latest iOS update caused it also. I couldn’t find a link to email for support so I submitted here. I use this daily for reporting. ### 3/5 — Update deletes input *2020-09-05* The latest update deletes precip data from data entry field when navigating to the details page. Must enter details first then go back to the main precip entry page and enter precip. ### 4/5 — Dark Mode Issues (fixed) *2020-09-03* Latest release form coloring and history view have issues when phone is in dark mode. The last version did not have this issue. This was fixed with a new release or phone reboot. Rating increase to 4 star. ### 3/5 — Broken font color *2020-08-31* Come on, we can no longer see the history data because the font color is the same as the background color. Please fix it! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Trashy App CoCoRaHS *2024-03-11, version 1.3.2* App doesn’t work! Can’t sign up, can’t log in. Crazy ### 1/5 — Worthless… *2024-03-04* Must create account to use… can’t create account… super rudimentary anyway, which is fine, don’t need anything fancy but would still like to be able to use. To the developer: why bother? ### 1/5 — Review not posted *2022-09-12, version 1.3.2* Submitted review earlier and NOT POSTED! ### 1/5 — Will not accept any username or password *2022-02-10, version 1.3.2* Cant login ### 1/5 — Log in *2021-10-25, version 1.3.0* This app won’t accept any password or login information from me. Garbage. ### 1/5 — 😤 *2021-05-03, version 1.3.0* Does not have a place to sign up. Help! ### 1/5 — Ok, but could be better *2020-11-08* All the fields where you can add data should be on one screen, nothing to go to another screen. Then, when you entered the data, there is no verification of what was submitted. Therefore, I have to check on the CoCoRaHS. which takes more time than if I just entered it there in the first place. ### 1/5 — iPhone 12 Issues *2020-11-01, version 1.2.9* Formatting on iPhone 12 is bad. Clicking date/time is all messed up. Please fix! ### 1/5 — Other Dates *2020-11-01* The ability to enter data for days other than the current date has been removed with the latest update. A MAJOR inconvenience! So if I have data from yesterday I can no longer enter it so data is lost! What a shame! Can’t enter dates for multi-day reports either! ### 1/5 — Outstanding App *2019-12-29, version 1.2.5* This is one of the best apps they have developed, it’s formatted fine on iPhone. It’s a really great app! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app. *2022-04-14* This app is great to have when I have a power or internet service problem. Very good support. Thanks ### 5/5 — Good app *2020-11-21* Developer quick to meet needs of users. ### 5/5 — Easy to use and no ads! *2020-08-29* Love this app! It is so convenient to enter daily weather data without having to login to a computer or web browser. The app provides just the things you need, in a simple user-friendly format. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Great little app! *2017-10-15, version 1.2.0* Update 10/15/17 See comments below for overall favorable impression. Only suggestion for update is to return to the default setting of 0.00 in "Rain/Melted Snow" input field like old iOS version, and as is still the case in the web version of CoCoRaHS user portal, rather than a blank field. Update 10/14/17 Was already a very serviceable and handy app for reporting of precipitation. Last couple of updates have added some useful new features, multi-day reports and now editing capability. Very well done. Easy and intuitive interface. Well done Steve Woodruff. Thank you. This app is perfect for submitting "ordinary" rainfall (or lack thereof) observations, which are the vast majority of my reports. App has the capability to include flooding status if applicable and observer notes, if desired. My thanks to the developer. And the price? Oh yeah, FREE!! ### 5/5 — Et Gauge reporting *2016-08-22, version 1.0.5* Any plans to add Et reporting to the app? That would help me out. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2016-04-22, version 1.0.4* This app is so much more convenient than the web version. The history check keeps me posted when I get side tracked. Adding a way for me to view other local postings would be cool. ### 5/5 — Great app *2014-12-06, version 1.0.2* Works great. Thanks for adding the metric input. ### 5/5 — Very well done *2014-05-04, version 1.0.1* This is exactly what someone needed to build, and it is well done. I’m happy to see that it allows the full range of reporting and not just 24 hour rainfall. Thank you Mr. Woodruff! ### 5/5 — Great App *2014-04-19, version 1.0.1* Been hoping for an app for us observers for some time, glad to see it in Production. VERY easy to use and incorporates the necessary reporting functions. Good job!! ### 5/5 — Brighton cocorahs *2014-03-31, version 1.0.0* Great job. Perhaps a future version could link to social media for posting there. This is much better than logging into the website. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*