RainMaker_CWIP vs HomeAtmo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RainMaker_CWIP
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Weather Modification LLC has produced the "RainMaker_CWIP” application. It is the graphical user interface associated with the Cloud Water Inertial Probe (CWIP). The CWIP is an airborne environmental and inertial movement sensor designed to assist the cloud seeding pilot make informed real-time decisions as to the seed-ability of a particular cloud system.
HomeAtmo
This app centralizes data from all your Netatmo devices, including weather stations, air quality sensors, and thermostats. It offers a smart dashboard for viewing measurements, customizable widgets, and detailed historical charts. Access all your smart home data in one place.
- Centralized Netatmo device support
- Smart dashboard with customizable views
- Lock screen widgets
- Multi-curve historical charts
- Automatic dark/light theme
- Detailed sensor information
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The HomeAtmo app supports the full range of Netatmo devices: weather stations and all their additional modules (indoor sensors, wind gauge, rain gauge), air quality sensors (Aircare or Healthy Home Coach), thermostats, and thermostatic valves. There is no limit to the number of supported devices. No additional account creation is required: simply use your existing Netatmo account. The iOS app includes a version for Apple Watch, letting you view your measurements on your watch and set up 3 different types of complications on your watch face. For these complications, you can select which sensor to display and even the type of measurement (for accessory Corner and accessory Circular complications). SMART DASHBOARD HomeAtmo offers a clear, ergonomic dashboard to view all your measurements: Interface designed to give a global view and compare the values of all your sensors at the same time Automatic adaptation to all iPhone and iPad screen sizes, in portrait or landscape orientation Filtering by device, by location, or a global view Full customization: color or monochrome mode, optional title display, font and gauge size, display order for measurements and sensors Automatic dark or light theme based on your system preferences The "i" icon next to each sensor shows detailed information: ID, firmware version, location, installation date, and timestamp of the last measurement. Automatic refresh based on each sensor's reporting period, or manual refresh via "pull to refresh". CUSTOMIZABLE WIDGETS Widgets available, including on the lock screen: Unlimited number of widgets Small and medium sizes Sensor selection and display customization for each widget FLEXIBLE PRICING MODEL HomeAtmo is free, with the option of a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase: Free version: one measurement per sensor (temperature, rainfall, wind speed) Full version: unlimited access to all measurements from all your sensors. The subscription includes a free trial period MULTI-CURVE CHARTS (full version) Up to 5 curves shown simultaneously on the same chart All available measurements: temperature, target temperature, CO2, relative and absolute humidity, noise, atmospheric pressure, rainfall, wind, and gusts Customizable periods: preset range, calendar, or custom dates Full navigation through your history Ability to create shortcuts to display your favorite charts in a single tap COMPATIBILITY Languages: English, French, German, Czech, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Swedish Netatmo units respected: temperature (°C/°F), pressure (mbar/inHg/mmHg), rainfall (mm/inches), wind (km/h/mph/m/s/knots/Beaufort) iOS 16.6 minimum and watchOS 10.6 minimum ----- Legal notices ----- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RainMaker_CWIP at none against HomeAtmo's 2. HomeAtmo's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. HomeAtmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RainMaker_CWIP asks for nothing beyond the download.
RainMaker_CWIP ships an update every 12 months, HomeAtmo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RainMaker_CWIP | HomeAtmo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weather Modification LLC | Alexandre Caillet |
In-app purchases
RainMaker_CWIP
No in-app purchases
HomeAtmo
- Monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- iPhone/iPad/Watch Full version$8.99
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