# RainCat vs Pet Idle

The clearest difference is rating: RainCat at 5.0 against Pet Idle's 4.5. RainCat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Pet Idle's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pet Idle sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. RainCat asks for nothing beyond the download.

RainCat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pet Idle has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of RainCat's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pet Idle's.

RainCat ships an update every 17 months, Pet Idle monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RainCat | Pet Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raincat/id1152624676/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-idle/id1484697185/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [thirteen23](https://appshunter.io/developer/448722332) | [SPL GAMES LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648375537) |

## What reviewers say

### RainCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raincat/id1152624676)

Guide a cat through the rain, using an umbrella to protect it from the elements and collect food. Compete for high scores and enjoy a local multiplayer mode inspired by air hockey.

**Highlights:** Protect cat from rain, Collect food, Achieve high scores, Local multiplayer mode, Air hockey style gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pet Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-idle/id1484697185)

Care for virtual dogs and cats in this life simulation game. Manage their needs, teach them tricks, and expand their home. The happier your pets, the more you earn.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet care system, House building and decoration, Teach pets tricks, Multiple pet breeds, Unique pet personalities, Robots and drones for assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20.000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15.000 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100.000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 75.000 Energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cat Lover's Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dog Lover's Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pets Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Max Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐶 Cute pets
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🏠 Customizable home
- 🤖 Helpful automated drones
- 🎨 Adorable graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pets and items
- 🔍 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks
- 🛑 Glitches and bugs after updates
- 🔊 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and becomes unplayable after receiving the panda pet
- Pets' needs and stats get stuck in an unresponsive state
- Drones and automated features stop working properly
- Game resets progress after updates or device changes

**Requested features**

- Add more pet breeds
- Implement a pet breeding feature
- Allow moving and rotating furniture
- Add a litter box or way to clean up pet messes
- Improve the daily reward system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RainCat free?

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

### Is Pet Idle free?

Pet Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RainCat or Pet Idle?

RainCat is rated higher. RainCat averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pet Idle averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do RainCat or Pet Idle have ads?

Pet Idle shows ads; RainCat does not.

### Which is updated more often, RainCat or Pet Idle?

RainCat ships an update every 17 months, and Pet Idle monthly. Most recently, RainCat was updated on June 2, 2026 and Pet Idle on August 15, 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.*