Comparison

TransectRainGauges vs Binary Clock by jhale.dev

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

Head to head
About

TransectRainGauges

This app allows users to easily record rainfall or water depth readings from multiple gauges or wells on their property. Data is organized alphabetically by location and chronologically by observation. Export data as SQLite files for computer analysis.

Highlights
  • Record rainfall and well depth
  • Organize by gauge/well name
  • Chronological observation order
  • Export data as SQLite files
  • Import gauge/well names via JSON
  • Supports iPhones and iPads
Features
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A simple data collection app for iPhones and iPads created for ranches with multiple rain gauges or water wells positioned around the property. The user enters the name of each gauge or well, which is then displayed in ascending alphabetic order. Upon selection of a gauge or well the user then enters the rainfall noted for that gauge or the depth to waterford that well, which is then presented in the order of most recent observation to earlier observations. Should the user wish to export data from this app, the iTunes File Sharing mode may be used to export SQLite files which may then be imported into an SQLite file reader or manipulator on the user's computer. File sharing may also be used to import gauge and well names before running the app. This facility can be used only once, before any other data is entered.’ To use the first time use loading facility to batch load gauge and/or well names, create json files, instructions for doing so may be found on the web site www.kilihune-books.com.

About

Binary Clock by jhale.dev

This utility displays time using binary code, representing numbers with illuminated dots. It offers personalization options and includes instructions for reading the binary time format. The application is open-source.

Highlights
  • Binary time display
  • Customizable settings
  • Instructions for binary time
  • Open-source code
  • Personalization options
Features
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Instead of the digits 1, 2, 3, etc... this clock uses columns of dots that turn on and off like the 1s and 0s of the binary form of the number. Binary Clock also includes several settings you can use to personalize the clock to your liking. Just press and hold the clock to access them. If you don't know how to tell time on a Binary Clock, check out the instructions in the blog post announcing the app: https://links.jhale.dev/binaryclock Binary Clock is open-source! Check out the code yourself on GitHub: https://github.com/thehale/BinaryClock DISCLAIMER: All marketing pictures in this app store listing are designed to complement the nerdy theme of this app. The presence of various books in some marketing pictures in this app store listing does not imply an endorsement of this app by the authors of those publications. Those authors retain copyright and trademark rights to their works.

Screenshots

TransectRainGauges4 screens
Binary Clock by jhale.dev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Binary Clock by jhale.dev at 100% against TransectRainGauges's 0%. TransectRainGauges's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TransectRainGauges ships an update every 3 months, Binary Clock by jhale.dev every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TransectRainGauges versus Binary Clock by jhale.dev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransectRainGaugesBinary Clock by jhale.dev
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugh ChareJoseph Hale

Customer experience

TransectRainGauges

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Binary Clock by jhale.dev

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TransectRainGauges

No in-app purchases

None

Binary Clock by jhale.dev

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TransectRainGauges free?
TransectRainGauges is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Binary Clock by jhale.dev free?
Binary Clock by jhale.dev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TransectRainGauges or Binary Clock by jhale.dev have ads?
Neither TransectRainGauges nor Binary Clock by jhale.dev shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TransectRainGauges or Binary Clock by jhale.dev?
TransectRainGauges ships an update every 3 months, and Binary Clock by jhale.dev every 4 months. Most recently, TransectRainGauges was updated on September 29, 2026 and Binary Clock by jhale.dev on September 21, 2026.

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