# TraQCentral Participant vs Parasol

The clearest difference is rating: Parasol at 5.0 against TraQCentral Participant's 2.0. TraQCentral Participant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parasol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TraQCentral Participant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parasol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TraQCentral Participant has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TraQCentral Participant | Parasol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traqcentral-participant/id1555955236/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parasol-uv-tracker/id6810961866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HighOrbit Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257403056) | [GABRIEL TUCKER ADDISON MYRICK](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810053146) |

## What reviewers say

### TraQCentral Participant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traqcentral-participant/id1555955236)

This app enhances safety for participants in endurance events like races and runs. It provides real-time updates on event routes, conditions, and allows users to track progress and request assistance. Organizers can also monitor participant locations for quicker support.

**Highlights:** Event route viewing, Route condition updates, Milestone tracking, Assistance requests, Organizer location tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Parasol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parasol-uv-tracker/id6810961866)

This app monitors UV forecasts and alerts you before UV index limits are passed, then notifies you when it's safe again. It provides daily safe and burn windows to help you plan outdoor activities around the sun. Pro features include personalized UV dose tracking and sunscreen reminders.

**Highlights:** UV forecast monitoring, Customizable UV index alerts, Daily safe and burn windows, Home Screen widget, UV dose tracking (with Apple Watch), Sunscreen logging and reminders, Fitzpatrick skin type adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parasol Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TraQCentral Participant free?

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

### Is Parasol free?

Parasol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TraQCentral Participant or Parasol?

Parasol is rated higher. TraQCentral Participant averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Parasol averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TraQCentral Participant or Parasol have ads?

Neither TraQCentral Participant nor Parasol shows ads.

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