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Precip - Rain Gauge Review: Digital Precipitation Monitoring for Professionals

by Precipitation Inc.

4.8
IOSWeather
Precip provides radar-based rainfall tracking across North America without physical gauges. The app delivers precise precipitation data for agricultural, property management, and professional outdoor use cases through an intuitive interface.

Detailed Review

Precip - Rain Gauge represents a significant advancement in digital precipitation monitoring, eliminating the need for physical rain measurement equipment through sophisticated radar technology. The application serves both the United States and Canadian markets, positioning itself as an essential tool for weather-dependent industries and activities by providing accurate, location-specific rainfall data without hardware installation requirements. The application's core functionality centers on three primary features: real-time rainfall tracking, historical precipitation data visualization through calendar integration, and drought duration monitoring. The system utilizes advanced radar interpretation algorithms to deliver precipitation measurements with notable precision, reportedly achieving accuracy comparable to professional weather stations according to user feedback. The calendar view organizes daily rainfall totals chronologically, while the 'days since last rain' counter provides immediate drought assessment capabilities valuable for agricultural planning. User experience demonstrates thoughtful design with an interface prioritizing data clarity over decorative elements. The map-based navigation allows quick location selection, while the dashboard presents key metrics without unnecessary complexity. Real-world usage patterns show particularly strong adoption among users monitoring multiple properties, with many accessing the application daily during growing seasons or following weather events. The absence of internet connectivity requirements for basic functionality, as noted by several users, enhances utility in remote agricultural settings. User feedback consistently highlights measurement accuracy and practical utility as standout attributes. Reviewer MJ_Gup (July 19, 2025) noted the application's superiority over Weather.com for specific precipitation measurement, while mhouda123 (July 10, 2025) reported the app outperforming their physical water station. RealtorSuzyQ (July 30, 2025) demonstrated professional application by managing multiple properties' irrigation decisions based on precipitation data. These testimonials reflect a pattern of satisfaction among users requiring precise, actionable rainfall information. The application demonstrates clear strengths in measurement accuracy, cross-platform functionality, and specialized utility for weather-dependent professions. Limitations include geographic restriction to North America and potential radar coverage gaps in extremely remote regions. Ideal use cases involve agricultural management, property maintenance, landscaping operations, and outdoor event planning where precise precipitation data directly informs operational decisions and resource allocation.

Key Features

  • Radar-based precipitation tracking providing accurate rainfall measurements without physical hardware installation requirements
  • Historical data calendar visualization enabling quick assessment of precipitation patterns over daily, weekly and monthly periods
  • Drought duration counter calculating exact days since last rainfall event for agricultural and irrigation planning purposes
  • Multi-location monitoring allowing simultaneous tracking of precipitation across different properties or geographical areas
  • Offline functionality ensuring reliable access to precipitation data in areas with limited internet connectivity

Why Users Love It

Precision rainfall measurement
No hardware requirements

Perfect for: Agricultural professionals, property managers, and outdoor industry workers requiring precise precipitation data

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#17

+5 from last week

Best Rank

#16

All-time high

Average Rank

#30

30-day average

User Reviews

Jkelzz10
Jun 7, 2025

I’m amazed at how truly accurate Precip-Rain Gauge app is. For anyone planting a small garden up towards farmers painting 1000 acres you can’t get more accurate rainfall information on a certain location than using this app and it’s accurate information. Accurate I’m amazed at how truly accurate Precip-Rain Gauge app is. For anyone planting a small garden up towards farmers painting 1000 acres you can’t get more accurate rainfall information on a certain location than using this app and it’s accurate information.

TheMan-often
Jun 8, 2025

Nice little app that is a great way to check rain fall +! Very useful and easy to use. A gem Nice little app that is a great way to check rain fall +! Very useful and easy to use.

for the 50 extras
Jun 4, 2025

What a fantastic idea to be able to look up widespread rainfall with extremely close precision. Absolutely amazing! Precip prominence What a fantastic idea to be able to look up widespread rainfall with extremely close precision. Absolutely amazing!

mhouda123
Jul 11, 2025

Reference is better than my water station. It does not connect to Internet. I can track the rain whatever county or city I am in. Weather Spotter Reference is better than my water station. It does not connect to Internet. I can track the rain whatever county or city I am in.

RealtorSuzyQ
Jul 31, 2025

I love this app as I can check on my properties in two different towns to see if precipitation is falling or if I need to go over and manually water some of my plants or manually turn on the sprinkler system keep up the good work! Great app - rain gauge I love this app as I can check on my properties in two different towns to see if precipitation is falling or if I need to go over and manually water some of my plants or manually turn on the sprinkler system keep up the good work!

App Details

Developer

Precipitation Inc.

Platform

ios

Rating

4.8

Last Updated

10/7/2025