# Black Lite vs Code Rain

The clearest difference is rating: Black Lite at 4.6 against Code Rain's 3.8. Black Lite also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 38%) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 11). Code Rain's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Black Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Code Rain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Black Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Lite has 4.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Black Lite's written reviews are positive against 38% of Code Rain's.

Black Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Code Rain every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Lite | Code Rain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-lite-live-wallpapers/id1157351102/reviews)** | [3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-rain/id1667722294/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **67.2% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ronan Stark](https://appshunter.io/developer/968657679) | [Hanquan Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607751967) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-lite-live-wallpapers/id1157351102)

Discover exclusive, fully animated live wallpapers for your iPhone. These stunning visuals feature deep colors and wide color gamuts to bring your lock screen to life with incredible designs.

**Highlights:** Exclusive live wallpapers, Fully animated designs, Deep color palettes, Wide color gamut, Inspired by incredible devices, Stunning lock screen visuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Black - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Beautiful wallpapers
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Mesmerizing animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free content
- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not working as advertised
- App crashes on launch for some users

**Requested features**

- More free live wallpaper options
- Ability to create custom live wallpapers
- Support for older iPhone models


### Code Rain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-rain/id1667722294)

Experience a digital code rain effect, inspired by the iconic Matrix visuals. This simulator offers a simple, offline experience with no data collection. Choose between a free version with limited full-screen play or a Pro version for uninterrupted immersion.

**Highlights:** Digital code rain effect, Matrix-inspired visuals, Offline functionality, No data collection, Full-screen mode, Adjustable settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Lite free?

Black Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Code Rain free?

Code Rain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Black Lite or Code Rain?

Black Lite is rated higher. Black Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Code Rain averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do Black Lite or Code Rain have ads?

Neither Black Lite nor Code Rain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Black Lite or Code Rain?

Black Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Code Rain every 3 months. Most recently, Black Lite was updated on October 3, 2026 and Code Rain on September 22, 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.*