EWS Lynx vs SparkDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EWS Lynx
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EWS Lynx Mobile app is used to connect to and configure your EWS IoT Device.
SparkDrop
Record your personal rainfall data and view your neighbors' rainfall amounts. This free application allows you to track precipitation in your area and see community weather statistics.
- Record personal rainfall
- View neighbor rainfall data
- Free to use
- Community weather statistics
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We are always talking about the weather! Record your Rainfall & Snoop on your neighbours in the free SparkDrop App!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SparkDrop at weekly against EWS Lynx's every 4 weeks. EWS Lynx's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
EWS Lynx ships an update every 4 weeks, SparkDrop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EWS Lynx | SparkDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EWS Australia Pty Ltd | SparkDrop Holdings Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
EWS Lynx
No in-app purchases
SparkDrop
No in-app purchases
