RainParade vs CoCoRaHS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Visualize rainfall totals
- Compare to 30-year averages
- Search and favorite stations
- View station details
- Monthly and yearly breakdowns
- Data from CoCoRaHS network
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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/
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.
- Submit precipitation observations
- Access real-time weather maps
- Community weather discussions
- Contribute to citizen science
- View rainfall and snowfall data
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. RainParade sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. CoCoRaHS asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | RainParade | CoCoRaHS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (23 ratings) — better | 3.8 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Verso lAlto Software LLC | Julian Turner |
Customer experience
RainParade
CoCoRaHS
In-app purchases
RainParade
- RainParade Pro$1.991 Year
CoCoRaHS
No in-app purchases









