Comparison

RainParade vs CoCoRaHS

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

Head to head
About

RainParade

Track rainfall totals and compare them to historical averages. Visualize precipitation data to understand its impact on your garden, crops, or outdoor activities. Stay informed about local weather patterns and make informed decisions about watering or planning events.

Highlights
  • Visualize rainfall totals
  • Compare to 30-year averages
  • Search and favorite stations
  • View station details
  • Monthly and yearly breakdowns
  • Data from CoCoRaHS network
Features
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Do you ponder how much it rained yesterday? Are you concerned about precipitation for your crops, trees, or garden? Do you wonder if this spring was wet or dry? Are you curious if the hiking trails will be wet and muddy? Is it time to water your grass or conserve the water? Are you a coach or parent concerned the field will be too wet for practice? If the amount of precipitation we get impacts your life, then RainParade will benefit you. RainParade visualizes data from CoCoRaHS under the Creative Commons License. Only high quality rain stations are shown in RainParade. You can search and favorite stations in areas that interest you the most, then view the station details. Recent precipitation totals are shown on the stations details page. The totals are broken down by month and year. The totals are compared to 30 year averages to determine if the totals are above or below the norm. Rain is essential for life and a healthy environment. You should celebrate the next time it rains on your parade. The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, is a non-profit, community-based network of volunteers who measure and report rain, hail and snow in their backyards. Volunteers use high quality rain gauges and then submit their observations using the CoCoRaHS website or apps. Observations are immediately available to the public via the CoCoRaHS Web API. CoCoRaHS is supported by many sponsors and collaborators. To view a full list please visit the CoCoRaHS Web site. Please consider donating to CoCoRaHS today! CoCoRaHS data is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

RainParade4 screens
CoCoRaHS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RainParade at 4.5 against CoCoRaHS's 3.8. RainParade also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 40%). CoCoRaHS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. RainParade sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. CoCoRaHS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RainParade holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of RainParade's written reviews are positive against 40% of CoCoRaHS's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RainParade versus CoCoRaHS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainParadeCoCoRaHS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings) — better3.8 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerso lAlto Software LLCJulian Turner

Customer experience

RainParade

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

CoCoRaHS

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RainParade

Subscriptions1
  • RainParade Pro$1.991 Year
None

CoCoRaHS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RainParade free?
RainParade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoCoRaHS free?
CoCoRaHS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RainParade or CoCoRaHS?
RainParade is rated higher. RainParade averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while CoCoRaHS averages 3.8 from 14 ratings.
Do RainParade or CoCoRaHS have ads?
Neither RainParade nor CoCoRaHS shows ads.

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