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Strange Rain

Strange Rain

by Opertoon LLC

395 ratings
116 reviews
🎬 Entertainment

Archived App (Last seen on 21 May 2025)

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Opertoon LLC
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About

Experience a unique interactive artwork that transforms your device into a rainy day skylight. Guide raindrops, trigger thoughts, and explore evolving visuals and music. It offers a relaxing yet intriguing journey through familiar and strange sensations.

✓Portable rainy day experience
✓Guide rain with touch
✓3D perspective shifts with tilt
✓Interactive music
✓Three play modes: wordless, whispers, story
✓Interactive storytelling
✓Multiple musical scores
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Strange Rain. Based on 395 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 🌧️Immersive and soothing rain experience
  • 🎶Calming and relaxing music
  • 💤Helps with sleep and relaxation
  • 🎨Unique and creative artistic style
  • 🤔Thought-provoking and engaging story mode

Negative things

  • 🕰️Outdated and not compatible with newer iOS versions
  • 🚫Developer has abandoned the app
  • 🙁Depressing and somber storyline
  • 🔍Limited interactivity and repetitive after a while
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What's New in Strange Rain

1.4

January 7, 2013

Note, iPhone/iPod touch users—you must have an iPhone 3GS / iPod touch (3rd gen) or better to run this update. • Added support for the iPhone 5—the 4-inch display means more room for rain! • Now supports the iPad retina display for the best looking Strange Rain yet!

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Immersive and soothing

Simple but immersive and soothing app. Dr Anders would be proud of Orion17 for this one.
KylorkKylork

Amazing!!

Best app Ever…

can you update please?

Thanks
WickedShotsWickedShots

Quick Update!!!!

We need an update for iOS 14, for iPhone and Apple TV! Pleaseeee
ALP3R21ALP3R21

Not upgraded for current iOS

Abandoned by developer. Not compatible with current iOS. Sad, I liked this app on my old now obsolete iPhone 5.
De+LeDe+Le

One of my most favorite apps

Can you please update this? This app has gotten me through rough times... and I really miss it.
iShubham326iShubham326
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Twitter feed search not working

Bug

Difficulty navigating back to the main menu

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Requested Features

5 requests

Update app to support latest iOS versions

Feature

Add more story modes and content updates

Feature

Allow customization of rain sounds and music

Feature

Implement a hands-free mode for relaxation

Feature

Add more weather effects like lightning or thunder

Feature

FAQ

What is Strange Rain?

Strange Rain is an interactive digital artwork that simulates raindrops falling on your device's screen. It offers a unique sensory experience where you can guide the rain, interact with evolving visuals, and engage with a narrative through touch.

What are the key features of Strange Rain?

Key features include guiding raindrops with touch, experiencing 3D perspective shifts as you tilt your device, and interactive music that responds to your actions. It offers three play modes: wordless for relaxation, whispers for poetic words, and story mode for an interactive narrative.

Is Strange Rain free to download and use?

Yes, the application is available for free. While one musical score is included, two additional scores can be downloaded within the app at no cost.

What devices is Strange Rain compatible with?

Strange Rain is a universal app designed for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Please note that it is not currently compatible with iOS 10, but an update is underway.

What are the different play modes in Strange Rain?

Strange Rain offers three distinct play modes. 'Wordless' mode allows you to enjoy the visual and auditory experience of the rain. 'Whispers' mode turns some raindrops into words inspired by rain. 'Story' mode lets you trigger thoughts and influence a narrative about a man experiencing a family crisis.