Comparison

RainVu vs Pluvy App

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

Head to head
About

RainVu

This app allows users to log and analyze rainfall data from their personal rain gauges. It offers detailed visualizations, custom gauge management, and complete data privacy with local storage. Ideal for farmers, gardeners, and weather enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Effortless rainfall logging
  • Manage multiple custom rain gauges
  • Powerful data visualizations
  • Monthly and yearly breakdowns
  • Seasonal trend analysis
  • Data export to CSV/JSON
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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RainVu is your personal rainfall tracker, turning readings from your own rain gauges into powerful, private insights. It's the ultimate weather log for farmers, gardeners, and enthusiasts who value their data and demand complete privacy. KEY FEATURES ◆ EFFORTLESS RAINFALL LOGGING Quickly add rainfall entries with amount, date, and time. Assign each entry to one of your custom-named rain gauges for meticulous record-keeping. ◆ MANAGE MULTIPLE GAUGES Whether you're monitoring a single backyard gauge or managing several across a large property, RainVu lets you add, edit, and organize an unlimited number of custom gauges with ease. ◆ POWERFUL VISUALIZATIONS & INSIGHTS Don't just collect data—understand it. RainVu's beautiful charts bring your records to life: • Dashboard View: See Month-to-Date and Year-to-Date totals at a glance. • Monthly Breakdowns: Analyze daily rainfall patterns for any month. • Seasonal Trends: Discover how precipitation varies across seasons. • Year-Over-Year Comparison: Compare current rainfall with historical data to spot long-term trends. ◆ COMPLETE DATA PORTABILITY Your data is yours. Export your entire rainfall history to CSV or JSON formats for backup, offline analysis, or use in other applications. Easily import a previously exported file to restore your data on a new device. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE RainVu is built for privacy from the ground up. All your rainfall data is stored securely and locally on your device. • No cloud accounts or sign-ups required. • No internet connection needed for core functions. • We never see, collect, or have access to your personal data. WHO IS RAINVU FOR? ◆ Farmers & Agriculturists: Track rainfall across different fields to make informed decisions about irrigation, planting, and crop management. ◆ Home Gardeners & Horticulturists: Know exactly how much water your plants are getting naturally and avoid over or under-watering. ◆ Weather Hobbyists & Enthusiasts: Build a detailed, personal weather diary and contribute to a deeper understanding of your local climate. ◆ Researchers & Citizen Scientists: Collect accurate, localized precipitation data for environmental studies or personal projects. Download RainVu today and start turning every drop of rain into valuable knowledge

About

Pluvy App

Features
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Pluvy is the easiest way to record daily rainfall and explore rain reports from around the world. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, gardener, farmer, or simply curious about precipitation in your area, Pluvy helps you keep accurate rainfall records and discover what others are reporting. Features: • Record rainfall in millimeters or inches. • Keep a complete history of your observations. • View rainfall statistics over time. • Explore community reports on the world map. • Add multiple locations. • Connect with friends and compare rainfall. • Import and export your records. • Share your rainfall observations. Pluvy is built on honesty and community collaboration. Every rainfall report helps create a richer picture of precipitation around the world. Premium features unlock additional tools and help support the continued development of Pluvy. Start tracking the rain today with Pluvy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RainVu4 screens
Pluvy App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RainVu at none against Pluvy App's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pluvy App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RainVu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
RainVu versus Pluvy App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainVuPluvy App
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Youngmanuel cruzat

In-app purchases

None

RainVu

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pluvy App

Subscriptions2
  • Pluvy Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pluvy Plus Annual$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • 5 Pluvy Credits$0.99
  • 15 Pluvy Credits$1.99
  • 40 Pluvy Credits$3.99

Questions

Is RainVu free?
RainVu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pluvy App free?
Pluvy App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RainVu or Pluvy App have ads?
Neither RainVu nor Pluvy App shows ads.

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