btstWx vs CoCoRaHS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
btstWx
This app displays live weather data from participating organizations, offering multiple views including compass, table, and graph formats. It allows users to switch between different weather stations and customize themes for a personalized experience.
- Live weather data feeds
- Compass view with wind direction and data readouts
- Table view with 3rd party forecasts
- Graph view with 10-minute historical data
- Switch between multiple weather stations
- Customizable themes (white, black, light)
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Weather App that displays LIVE weather data from participating organizations. btstWx Participating client organizations are provided a private Access Code for app usage. Once entered, btstWx will auto-connect to the live weather data feed(s) of that organization. btstWx is branded with the organization's name & logo to help promote their business to their clients. btstWx offers 3 views of the live weather data. View 1: Compass View This view provides an analog compass showing wind direction, along with numeric readouts around the compass of weather data: Wind Speed in knots, Wind Direction in degrees, 10 Minute Wind Speed Average, Temperature, Daily Rain amount in inches, Monthly Rain amount in inches, Barometer and 24 Hour Max Wind Speed in knots. View 2: Table View This view provides the same weather data, but in a table format. Also included are three 3rd party forecasts for the next hour. Tap any forecast icon for more info, and a link to the forecast provider. View 3: Graph View This view displays 4 graphs. Each graphs displays a 10 minute historical view of weather data: Wind Speed (kts), Wind Bearing (deg), Temperature (F) and Barometer (inHg). Graph data is updated live, as the app receives data from the BTST Wx Server. If the organization has multiple weather stations providing data to the btstWx app, the user can switch between weather stations using the Windsock icon. Once selected, a list of available weather stations is provided. Selecting one from the list displays the particulars about that station, and allows the user to 'Subscribe' to it's data feed. btstWx has three themes. A white theme (default), a black theme and a light theme. To switch between them, select the Gear icon and tap the 'Switch Theme' button. When restarting, btstWx will connect to the last selected Weather Station data feed and will use the last selected theme (or the light theme as a default). Contact BeenThereSailedThat at support@beentheresailedthat.com for more information.
CoCoRaHS
Contribute to a nationwide weather observation network by submitting precipitation data. Access real-time maps of local weather patterns and connect with other weather enthusiasts.
- Submit precipitation observations
- Access real-time weather maps
- Community weather discussions
- Contribute to citizen science
- View rainfall and snowfall data
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Introducing the CoCoRaHS Mobile App – Your Ultimate Weather Tracking Companion! Join the nationwide community of weather enthusiasts and become a citizen scientist with the CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network) Mobile App. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, a professional meteorologist, or just curious about local weather patterns, this app is your gateway to accurate, hyper-localized weather data! Features: Easy Reporting: Submit your precipitation observations directly from your smartphone, contributing to valuable weather data used by meteorologists, researchers, and policymakers. Precise Mapping: Access real-time maps displaying rainfall, snowfall, and other precipitation data across your area, providing insights into weather patterns and trends. Community Engagement: Connect with fellow weather enthusiasts, share insights, and participate in local and national weather discussions. Join the COCORAHS network today and make a difference in understanding and predicting weather phenomena. Download the CoCoRaHS Mobile App now and be part of the largest crowd-sourced weather observation network in the United States! Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay weather-ready with CoCoRaHS!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: btstWx at 71% against CoCoRaHS's 40%. btstWx also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
btstWx holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of btstWx's written reviews are positive against 40% of CoCoRaHS's.
| Parameter | btstWx | CoCoRaHS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) — better | 3.8 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jennifer Grant, LLC | Julian Turner |
Customer experience
btstWx
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In-app purchases
btstWx
No in-app purchases
CoCoRaHS
No in-app purchases









