Comparison

Spotter Location vs CoCoRaHS

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

Head to head
About

Spotter Location

This app enables storm spotters and chasers to track their field location and upload coordinates to the Spotter Network API. It also allows for direct submission of Severe Storm Reports.

Highlights
  • Location tracking for storm spotters
  • Integrates with Spotter Network API
  • Upload location coordinates
  • Submit Severe Storm Reports
  • Field use for chasers
Currently charting
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Spotter Location allows storm spotters and storm chasers out in the field to track their location. Spotter Location integrates with the Spotter Network API. This integration allows location coordinates to be uploaded to Spotter Network, and for storm spotters or storm chasers to submit Severe Storm Reports directly from the Spotter Location.

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
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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

Spotter Location4 screens
CoCoRaHS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CoCoRaHS at Free against Spotter Location's $1.99. CoCoRaHS also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). Spotter Location's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (71% vs 40%). 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; Spotter Location costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spotter Location holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Spotter Location's written reviews are positive against 40% of CoCoRaHS's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Spotter Location versus CoCoRaHS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpotter LocationCoCoRaHS
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings415 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRandal JenningsJulian Turner

Customer experience

Spotter Location

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

CoCoRaHS

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

In-app purchases

None

Spotter Location

No in-app purchases

None

CoCoRaHS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spotter Location free?
Spotter Location costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoCoRaHS free?
CoCoRaHS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spotter Location or CoCoRaHS?
Spotter Location is rated higher. Spotter Location averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CoCoRaHS averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Spotter Location or CoCoRaHS have ads?
Neither Spotter Location nor CoCoRaHS shows ads.

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