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Precip - Rain Gauge: Comprehensive Review of Rainfall Monitoring App

by Precipitation Inc.

4.6
ANDROIDWeather
Precip provides hyperlocal rainfall and precipitation tracking across North America using radar data. The app serves agricultural professionals, gardeners, and outdoor workers requiring precise precipitation measurements without physical gauges.

Detailed Review

Precip - Rain Gauge establishes itself as a specialized meteorological tool that fills a notable gap in weather applications by focusing exclusively on measured precipitation rather than forecasts. The Android application leverages radar technology to deliver automated rainfall measurements with claimed extreme precision, eliminating the need for physical rain gauge installations while providing coverage across the United States and Canada. The core functionality centers on three primary features: real-time precipitation monitoring, historical rainfall data visualization through an integrated calendar interface, and calculations showing days since last rainfall. The system automatically tracks rainfall amounts at user-specified locations, with the free version offering 48 hours of historical data while the premium subscription extends this timeline significantly. The application processes radar data to generate specific precipitation measurements rather than estimates, distinguishing it from broader weather applications. User experience demonstrates thoughtful design with an intuitive interface that requires minimal navigation to access critical data. The map-based location selection allows users to pinpoint exact coordinates for precipitation monitoring, while the calendar view provides visual representation of daily rainfall patterns. Real-world usage patterns show particular utility for agricultural planning, construction scheduling, and recreational activities where precise precipitation knowledge impacts decision-making processes. User feedback consistently highlights the application's specialized functionality and interface design. Jacob Rehage (2025-05-29) noted the app 'does one thing and does it extremely well' regarding precipitation measurement, while Steven Witzke (2025-08-07) demonstrated practical application for monitoring remote hunting properties. Multiple reviewers acknowledged considering premium upgrades for extended historical data and additional location tracking, indicating perceived value in the subscription model. The application demonstrates significant strengths in its specialized focus and precision measurements but faces limitations in geographical coverage restricted to North America and the paywall for historical data beyond 48 hours. While the radar-based system provides comprehensive coverage, accuracy may vary in topographically complex regions. Ideal use cases include agricultural management, landscape maintenance, event planning, and any scenario requiring verified precipitation measurements rather than forecasts.

Key Features

  • Radar-based precipitation tracking automatically measures rainfall amounts without physical hardware installation
  • Historical calendar view displays daily rainfall totals with visual precipitation patterns over time
  • Location-specific monitoring allows precise rainfall measurement for multiple saved addresses or coordinates
  • Days-since-rain calculation provides immediate insight into recent precipitation patterns for planning
  • Real-time precipitation alerts notify users of active rainfall events at monitored locations
  • Cross-platform synchronization enables data access across mobile devices with account integration

Why Users Love It

Precision rainfall measurement
Intuitive interface design

Perfect for: Agricultural professionals, gardeners, and outdoor workers requiring precise precipitation data

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#36

Best Rank

#26

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Average Rank

#35

30-day average

User Reviews

Jacob Rehage
May 29, 2025

Very cool little app. Does one thing and does it extremely well; shows you fallen precipitation. The app is very intuitive and easy to use with a well thought out UI. You have to upgrade to pro to see past 48 hours, but the pricing is fair. If I find myself using it a lot, I'll probably upgrade as I think it may be worth it.

Mark Jones
Jun 9, 2025

This is an incredibly well designed App that fills the void left by other Apps that typically only provide precipitation predictions. How many times do you wonder "How much rain did we receive?" or "How much snow fell?" This App provides the information immediately or with only a few taps on your device. The graphics & features are great. 75 locations capacity & the crosshair add location from a satellite view...it just doesn't get any better than that. Thank you Team Precipitation, you rock!

Hollis Thomases
May 5, 2025

I'm still demo'ing this app, but I'm pretty sure it's a keeper. I'm even contemplating upgrading to the paid version to be able to save more locations. I chose the app because of the reviews, and I especially appreciated how responsive the developers were to feedback or issues mentioned in the reviews. This app is very self-explanatory to use and provides information that my everyday weather app does not, which is a plus for me as I'm a mountain biker and this info is important.

Steven Witzke
Aug 7, 2025

This app helps me tremendously. I live 45 miles from our hunting place & it could have rained there & not at the house. I can check on how much it's rained & make the decision weather to go or not. Sometimes, I'm pulling a tractor 🚜. we have 2 miles of clay & dirt roads to navigate, so if we've received too much rain, we could be in trouble pulling the tractor & getting stuck.

Anthony Bopp
May 20, 2025

I've been looking for this app for over 10 years. Just an easy way to find out how much precip fell. It's astonishingly difficult to find and this puts it front and center. Paid the upgrade to support the effort. Well done!

App Details

Developer

Precipitation Inc.

Platform

android

Rating

4.6

Last Updated

10/7/2025