# Social Weather Sense

> Crowdsourced weather data collection for scientific research. (iPhone/iPad app by L.M. de Vos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-weather-sense/id1001528291 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [L.M. de Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/367610124)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-weather-sense/id1001528291/reviews.md

## What is Social Weather Sense?

The SHINE project of Delft University of Technology has developed the Social Weather app. In this research we focus on gathering, processing and interpreting data for answering information needs. For more information about the project, please visit shine.tudelft.nl.

With this app we try to collect a lot of information about the weather. To do this, we will ask you to select a weather category (e.g. clear sky). We will use this information to analyse how people categorize the weather. All the information collected will only be used for research purposes.

You can report weather in three categories: atmosphere, rain and flood. More weather categories will be added soon.

You can also see your submitted reports by clicking on 'your reports' in the menu.

## Key features

- Report weather conditions
- Categorize atmosphere, rain, flood
- View your submitted reports
- Contribute to research
- Data privacy for research


## Frequently asked questions about Social Weather Sense

### What is Social Weather Sense used for?

Social Weather Sense is used to collect and interpret weather data for research purposes by the SHINE project at Delft University of Technology. It allows users to report on weather categories like atmosphere, rain, and flood.

### Is Social Weather Sense free to use?

Yes, Social Weather Sense is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the application.

### What kind of weather can I report with Social Weather Sense?

You can report on three main weather categories: atmosphere, rain, and flood. The developers plan to add more weather categories in the future.

### Where can I see my submitted weather reports?

You can view all of your submitted weather reports by navigating to the 'your reports' section within the app's menu.

### What devices support Social Weather Sense?

Social Weather Sense is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Social Weather Sense updated?

The app was last updated on July 22, 2015, to version 1.1. Future updates will depend on the ongoing research needs of the SHINE project.

### Does Social Weather Sense have ads?

No, Social Weather Sense does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience focused on data contribution.

### What is the age rating for Social Weather Sense?

Social Weather Sense has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged four and above.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2015-07-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-it is now possible to upload images of the current situation. These images can either be chosen from the gallery or be taken with the camera.
-view the reports of other people, during the last hour or during the last 24 hours.
-added support for iOS 7.

### 1.0 — 2015-07-01

No release notes.

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