Comparison

Ontoto Connect vs SparkDrop

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

Head to head

How much rain did ya get mate?

Free

☀️ Weather

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About

Ontoto Connect

Features

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Ontoto Connect provides a simple way to commission Ontoto devices via Bluetooth. Users can configure the device logging settings, test and calibrate sensors, test network connectivity, apply firmware updates and more.

About

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.

Highlights

Record personal rainfall
View neighbor rainfall data
Free to use
Community weather statistics

Features

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We are always talking about the weather! Record your Rainfall & Snoop on your neighbours in the free SparkDrop App!

Screenshots

Ontoto Connect3 screens

SparkDrop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SparkDrop at weekly against Ontoto Connect's monthly. Ontoto Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ontoto Connect ships an update monthly, SparkDrop weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Ontoto Connect versus SparkDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Ontoto Connect	SparkDrop
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	33.3% of reviews
Update frequency	Monthly	Weekly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	25 MB	18 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Ontoto Pty Ltd	SparkDrop Holdings Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Ontoto Connect

No in-app purchases

None

SparkDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ontoto Connect free?

Ontoto Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SparkDrop free?

SparkDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Ontoto Connect or SparkDrop have ads?

Neither Ontoto Connect nor SparkDrop shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Ontoto Connect or SparkDrop?

Ontoto Connect ships an update monthly, and SparkDrop weekly. Most recently, Ontoto Connect was updated on September 18, 2026 and SparkDrop on September 7, 2026.