# CityNav vs Study Time With Rain

The clearest difference is rating: Study Time With Rain at 4.8 against CityNav's 3.0. Study Time With Rain also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (788 vs 1). CityNav's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Study Time With Rain sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CityNav asks for nothing beyond the download.

Study Time With Rain holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Time With Rain has 788 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of CityNav's written reviews are positive against 91% of Study Time With Rain's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CityNav ships an update every 12 months, Study Time With Rain every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CityNav | Study Time With Rain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citynav/id1150066876/reviews) | **[4.8 (788 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **788** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City, University of London](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150066875) | [Yoonjik Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699502339) |

## What reviewers say

### CityNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citynav/id1150066876)

Navigate the City, University of London campus with ease, both outdoors and inside buildings. This app utilizes Google Maps technology to help you quickly search for and find specific rooms.

**Highlights:** Indoor building navigation, Campus-wide mapping, Room finding, Google Maps integration, Search functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Study Time With Rain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484)

Enhance your study sessions with a charming ghost companion and a variety of timer options. Track your progress, enjoy a curated song library, and set motivational countdowns for your academic goals.

**Highlights:** Cute ghost characters, Pomodoro & Primary Timer, Study statistics tracking, Song library for ambiance, Personal confidence & D-Day settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| White Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Black Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Glasses | $0.79 | one-time |
| Blackboard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Window Mountain | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Snowman | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Mountain Dark Version | $1.29 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom | $1.29 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Cute and aesthetic
- 🚀 Helps with productivity
- 🎶 Relaxing music and ASMR
- 👍 Simple and minimalistic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Restrictive free version, many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with timer and music continuing in background
- 🔌 Music and timer stop when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Time tracking issues, inaccurate recording of study time
- Black screen bug
- Pen function noise removed

**Requested features**

- More customization options (colors, animations, etc.)
- Ability to earn in-app currency for premium features
- Seamless background playback of music and timer
- Dark mode
- Countdown timer with custom alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CityNav free?

CityNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Study Time With Rain free?

Study Time With Rain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CityNav or Study Time With Rain?

Study Time With Rain is rated higher. CityNav averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Study Time With Rain averages 4.8 from 788 ratings.

### Do CityNav or Study Time With Rain have ads?

Neither CityNav nor Study Time With Rain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CityNav or Study Time With Rain?

CityNav ships an update every 12 months, and Study Time With Rain every 4 weeks. Most recently, CityNav was updated on November 2, 2026 and Study Time With Rain on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*