# Rainbow-Reporting Apps This Rainbow App Helps Russians Marvel At Nature and Support LGBT Rights By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raduga-rainbow-app References: [rferl.org](http://www.rferl.org/content/new-russian-smartphone-app-rainbow-lgbt-rights/27765609.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/raduga/id888315399?mt=8) A group of Dutch artists have launched the 'Raduga' or Rainbow app that is designed to help Russian smartphone users to both marvel at one of nature's most spectacular and spell-binding displays while simultaneously making a subtle and completely legal statement about LGBT rights in the country. The app tracks [weather forecasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brzzy) across Russia and sends users an alert when a rainbow is expected to appear in their area. Users can then take a photo of the rainbow and post it on [social media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2slgbtqi-community) to both share the visual beauty of the rainbow and also express solidarity with LGBT rights at the same time. What makes this app such a brilliant innovation is the fact that it helps socially conscious Russians get around the country's notoriously strict and oppressive LGBT propaganda laws, ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rainbow-reporting Apps:** Apps that track and notify users of rainbows to express solidarity with LGBT rights. - **Social Justice-driven Apps:** Apps that use technology to promote and support social justice causes. - **Weather-tracking Apps:** Apps that track and notify users of weather conditions and events in their area. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Innovative apps and software such as the Rainbow app are creating opportunities for socially responsible tech companies to make a difference. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can benefit from the growth of socially-conscious apps to generate community engagement and raise awareness of important issues. - **Weather Forecast Services:** Weather forecast providers can capitalize on the growing interest and demand for weather-tracking apps to deliver more value-added services to users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LGBTQ+ Business-Supporting Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbtq-luxury-rewards.md) - [Activist-Honouring Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbows-everywhere.md) - [Entertaining Weather Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brzzy-weather.md) - [Social Justice Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reyets-app.md) - [Weather Forecasting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainy-skies.md) - [LGBTQI+-Supporting Furniture Brand Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-railroad.md) - [Six-Note Rainbow Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-rainbow.md) - [Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pride-edition-sport-band.md) - [Vibrant Pride Month Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-bright-rainbow-highlighter.md)