Comparison

Transcend vs RAINN

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

Head to head
About

Transcend

This app offers resources and information for survivors of mass violence, their families, and supporters. It provides insights into common reactions and strategies for recovery, aiming to help individuals and communities move forward.

Highlights
  • Resources for survivors
  • Information for families
  • Support for community members
  • Strategies for recovery
  • Understanding common reactions
Features
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The Transcend app was developed by the National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center (NMVVRC) for survivors, their families, and anyone who would like to support those affected by mass violence. We know the horrific impact that these events can have on survivors, families, and communities The app provides resources and information about common reactions to mass violence and strategies for recovery. We hope that this app is helpful as you and your community work to move forward and rise above mass violence.

About

RAINN

This app provides survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones with access to confidential support, self-care tools, and educational resources. Connect with trained specialists via phone or online chat, practice mindfulness exercises, and find information on healing and support.

Highlights
  • 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline access
  • Online chat support
  • Peer-to-peer HelpRoom for survivors
  • Mood Tracker for self-reflection
  • Guided meditation and relaxation exercises
  • Information on sexual violence and healing
Features
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The RAINN app gives survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones access to support, self-care tools and information to help manage the short- and long-term effects of sexual violence. Find Support. The app’s “Hotline” feature can connect you directly with one-on-one support from a trained support specialist on RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline via phone or online chat. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7. You can also chat with other survivors in our peer-to-peer HelpRoom. Practice Self-Care. The app’s “Self-Care” section contains exercises to help you take a moment for yourself as you heal. They include a Mood Tracker to help you reflect on how you’re feeling and figure out the best ways to care for yourself; relaxing visuals from The Monday Campaign to help you destress; and audio exercises from Headspace for calming meditation. Learn More. The app’s “Learn” section includes helpful information on sexual violence topics, finding and giving support, and healing. You can also hear from survivors offering their own real-life stories of hope and healing. To learn more about the National Sexual Assault Hotline and RAINN, the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., visit rainn.org.

Screenshots

Transcend3 screens
RAINN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transcend at 5.0 against RAINN's 3.7. RAINN's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transcend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RAINN has 43 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transcend ships an update every 2 months, RAINN every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Transcend versus RAINN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscendRAINN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.7 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings543 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB108 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Medical University of South CarolinaRape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)

Customer experience

Transcend

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RAINN

All ratings43 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Transcend

No in-app purchases

None

RAINN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transcend free?
Transcend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RAINN free?
RAINN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transcend or RAINN?
Transcend is rated higher. Transcend averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RAINN averages 3.7 from 43 ratings.
Do Transcend or RAINN have ads?
Neither Transcend nor RAINN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transcend or RAINN?
Transcend ships an update every 2 months, and RAINN every 3 months. Most recently, Transcend was updated on June 20, 2026 and RAINN on September 8, 2026.

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