# RainDrop: Virtual Rain Gauge

> Track rainfall totals with ease using our rain gauge app. Accurate rain tracker.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.raindroptest](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.raindroptest)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.raindroptest`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RainDropGauge
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 290,276
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (2,205 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.58
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2024-06-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 153 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.raindroptest)
- **Website:** [https://raindrop.farm](https://raindrop.farm/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.raindrop.farm/privacy-policy](https://www.raindrop.farm/privacy-policy)

## Description

RainDrop is a powerful virtual rain gauge app designed to provide precise rainfall totals and forecasts throughout the United States. Enjoy real-time rainfall amounts, view past daily and hourly totals, and track multiple locations effortlessly.

Its user-friendly interface supports a range of users from gardeners to environmental professionals, offering features like a 16-day rainfall forecast, heat map visualizations, and muddy ground condition estimates. Additional premium features and in-app chat support are available to enhance your experience. Download RainDrop and stay informed with accurate and easy rainfall tracking.

## Rankings

- #132,448 — Overall
- #11 — Weather (Gross)
- #32 — Weather (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.raindroptest.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.raindroptest.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Most users liked the app for simple, multi-location rainfall totals in the free version. The major recurring complaint is the shift to a paid subscription with features hidden behind paywalls, reduced free functionality, and a more complex UI after updates, leading many to uninstall or switch apps.

### Pros

- Historically offered a free tier with simple rainfall totals across multiple time frames (12h, 24h, 72h, week, month, year).
- Supported tracking rainfall for multiple locations in the free version (e.g., two locations).
- Was generally straightforward and useful for basic rainfall data and backyard watering planning.

### Cons

- Paywall and subscription requirements lock most features behind a paid plan (e.g., higher-level data and many views).
- Free tier has been reduced or removed, with limitations like fewer free locations and restricted features.
- Recent updates made the app more complicated and less user-friendly on mobile.
- Specific features like calendars and graphs are now behind the paywall, reducing overall usefulness.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.raindroptest)