Comparison

DawnTracker vs CoCoRaHS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DawnTracker

This app calculates precise times for sunrise, sunset, and various twilight periods for any location and date. It's useful for photographers planning shoots or anyone wanting to know daily solar event timings.

Highlights
  • Sunrise, solar noon, and sunset times
  • Civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight
  • Golden and blue hour calculations
  • Day length estimation
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports favorite cities
Features
Read full description

When will the sun rise today in Paris? How long does the Golden Hour last tomorrow in Hamburg? And what time will civil dawn begin, 3 months from now, in New York City? DawnTracker calculates solar events (sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, golden & blue hour etc.) for your current location and your favorite cities. A handy little tool if you're trying to capture the perfect sunset or simply want to know when the sun will set today. * Pick any date and any city to get info * Sunrise, Solar Noon and Sunset * Civil, Nautical and Astronomical Twilight * Golden & blue hour * Day length * Beginning and end of night * Calculations based on location data. Doesn't need internet connection. Doesn't share data. Available for iPhone and Apple Watch. Privacy policy: https://wxt.media/apps/privacy/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Submit precipitation observations
  • Access real-time weather maps
  • Community weather discussions
  • Contribute to citizen science
  • View rainfall and snowfall data
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

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!

Screenshots

DawnTracker3 screens
CoCoRaHS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CoCoRaHS at Free against DawnTracker's $2.99. CoCoRaHS also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). DawnTracker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CoCoRaHS is free to download; DawnTracker costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DawnTracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoCoRaHS has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DawnTracker versus CoCoRaHS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDawnTrackerCoCoRaHS
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInes OpifantiJulian Turner

Customer experience

DawnTracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CoCoRaHS

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

DawnTracker

No in-app purchases

None

CoCoRaHS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DawnTracker free?
DawnTracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoCoRaHS free?
CoCoRaHS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DawnTracker or CoCoRaHS?
DawnTracker is rated higher. DawnTracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CoCoRaHS averages 3.8 from 14 ratings.
Do DawnTracker or CoCoRaHS have ads?
Neither DawnTracker nor CoCoRaHS shows ads.

Other comparisons