Drops vs Stream SRF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drops
Receive down-to-the-minute alerts for incoming rain at your exact location. Get accurate precipitation forecasts for the next two hours, view an interactive rainfall radar map, and access extensive 14-day weather forecasts. This app works worldwide to keep you informed about the weather.
- Down-to-the-minute rain alerts
- Two-hour precipitation forecast
- Interactive rainfall radar map
- 14-day weather forecast
- Worldwide coverage
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Drops – The Rain Alarm is an iOS app to do with one of the favourite talking points: the weather. More particularly the rain. Its sole task is to let you know when the rain is about to start, albeit with a bit of warning, in your area. Or anywhere else you’d like to know about. Drops – The Rain Alarm can tell you at a glance exactly when it will rain up to two hours in advance. With down-to-the-minute forecasts, you’ll know exactly when the rain will start or stop, right where you're standing. What Drops – The Rain Alarm offers you: - Receive down-to-the-minute alerts before it starts raining at your exact location! - An accurate precipitation forecast for the next two hours - An interactive rainfall radar map - Extensive 14-day weather forecast Terms of service: https://www.infoplaza.com/en/general-terms-and-conditions Disclaimer & Privacy Policy: https://www.infoplaza.com/en/disclaimer-and-privacy
Stream SRF
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Get historical and forecast of sea weather around the Maltese islands, from satellite data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stream SRF at none against Drops's 4. Stream SRF also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Drops sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Stream SRF asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Drops | Stream SRF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (126 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 126 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infoplaza BV | Think Design Limited |
Bugs and requests
Drops
Reported bugs
20 issues- Location permission errors
- Fullscreen ads despite subscription
- App freezes on privacy screen
- Rain notifications stopped working
- Subscription not recoverable after reinstallation
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- App not working on iPhone 7 Plus (iOS 15.8.4)
- App stuck on 'Continue' button
- App not opening (white screen)
- App crashes on opening
- False radar readings
- App says no rain when it's pouring
- Notifications not working despite being enabled
- Widget is dark and shows nothing
- App not working on iPad mini 4 after update
- Updates breaking the app
- Subscription issues (double price, not working)
- Location-based notifications creating automatic favorites
- Inconsistent time display in forecasts
- Discrepancies between 2-hour and 24-hour rain graphics
- 24-hour graphic not starting from 'now'
Requested features
11 requests- Improve widget functionality
- Longer forecast periods in widget
- Longer forecast periods in app
- Option to choose mascot visibility
- Apple Watch complication
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- Push triggers for wind speed
- More timely bug fixes
- More contemporary UI
- Support for Fahrenheit
- More locations supported
- Add satellite map back
Stream SRF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Drops
- Ad-Dropper$1.991 Year
- Super$3.991 Year
- Family$5.991 Year
- 1 year without ads$0.99
Stream SRF
No in-app purchases
