Transcend vs RAINN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Resources for survivors
- Information for families
- Support for community members
- Strategies for recovery
- Understanding common reactions
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Transcend | RAINN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 3.7 (43 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 43 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 266 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Medical University of South Carolina | Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) |
Customer experience
Transcend
RAINN
In-app purchases
Transcend
No in-app purchases
RAINN
No in-app purchases








