Sound Sky vs RainyWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sound Sky
Immerse yourself in a unique rhythm game designed for stress relief and musical exploration. Master tempo and timing with meditative soundtracks and mesmerizing visuals across over 50 levels. Perfect for music enthusiasts and aspiring percussionists alike.
- Meditative soundtracks
- Unique finger drumming experience
- Over 50 levels with original music
- Mesmerizing visuals
- Accurate scoring for tempo and timing
- Explore a universe of planets with unique songs
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Tap along to calm music. Every hit plays a drum. 100+ planets, each one an original song. The first 20 planets are free, and a one-time purchase adds the rest. No subscription. No pressure You can't fail a song. Miss a note and the song keeps going. There is no energy meter and no countdown. One button starts a song, and there is no difficulty to pick. It is still a challenge if you want one. The fast songs keep your thumbs busy, and five stars takes a nearly flawless run. How it plays You start with two ships, one for each thumb. Later songs add a third ship, then a fourth. Notes fly toward the ships and you tap as each one arrives. The tap is the drum hit: a kick, a snare, a tom, a hi-hat or a crash. The song plays, and you play its percussion part over the top. Every hit is judged Perfect, Early or Late. Perfect hits in a row build a combo, and the combo raises your score. Each song gives you up to 5 stars. The first planet teaches you the drumming. Odyssey Odyssey is the main mode: 100+ planets in a fixed order, one song per planet. Stars open the next planet. Each planet needs a few more than the one before, and you earn them by playing. The first 20 planets are free. Infinity and Saved Levels Infinity is the endless mode. It opens when you have 15 stars, and it stays free. Every level is a new remix made from a library of 675 loops. When you get a level you like, save it from the end screen. It goes in your Saved list so you can play it again. The music All of the music is original and was made for Sound Sky. It is instrumental and chill, and the slower songs get meditative. Music and sound by Craig Barnes. Use headphones if you have them. What is free and what you pay for Free: - The first 20 Odyssey planets - Infinity - 3 Saved Levels A one-time purchase: - Every Odyssey planet after the first 20 - Unlimited Saved Levels That is the only purchase in the game. No subscription. If you bought the one-time pack in an earlier version, you already own the full game. Tap Restore purchase on the purchase screen if it does not show up. Good to know - Audio Delay is a slider in Settings with a metronome. Use it to line your taps up with your headphones or speakers. - Your progress, including stars and Saved Levels, comes back after a reinstall when you are signed in to iCloud. - Plays on iPhone and iPad.
RainyWave
This music game lets you finger drum to LoFi, Chill Hop, and Chill Wave tracks. Enjoy automated drum sounds or real-time tapping, create your own music, and even import MIDI files. It's a relaxed way to experience music production and performance.
- Finger drumming to LoFi and Chill Hop tracks
- Two game modes: automated drums or real-time tapping
- MIDI Pad compatibility on iOS
- Create original tracks with Charting Mode
- Import custom MIDI files from DAWs
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RainyWave - A Finger Drumming and Chill Music Experience Description: RainyWave is an innovative music game featuring tracks from genres like LoFi, Chill Hop, and Chill Wave. This game allows you to enjoy finger drumming to stylish tracks in a relaxed atmosphere. Key Features: - Diverse game modes: Choose between 'Game Mode' and 'Instrument Mode'. Game Mode features automated drum sounds, making it accessible even for music game beginners. In contrast, Instrument Mode produces sounds in real-time based on your taps, providing an authentic finger drumming experience. - MIDI Pad compatibility on iOS: Connect your home MPC or other MIDI pads for an even more realistic drumming experience. Create rhythms in your own style. - Create original tracks: Use Charting Mode to compose your own music. You can also easily import tracks you've created in a DAW as MIDI files into RainyWave, allowing you to play with your compositions and practice pieces. Chill Out and Get Creative: RainyWave offers an innovative experience for music and rhythm lovers, letting you enjoy the fun of music production and the thrill of live performances from the comfort of your home. Using a MIDI controller, you can further refine your musical skills. Start your new musical journey with RainyWave. Download now, start tapping to the rhythm, and create your own relaxed music space!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sound Sky at 91% against RainyWave's 0%. RainyWave's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sound Sky sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and RainyWave sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sound Sky ships an update every 2 weeks, RainyWave every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sound Sky | RainyWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (341 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 341 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HIGHKEY Games | Code and DESIGN inc |
Customer experience
Sound Sky
RainyWave
Bugs and requests
Sound Sky
Reported bugs
5 issues- Download fails or takes excessive time
- Music and beats out of sync
- Tap inputs not registering properly
- Phone overheating during extended play
- Inconsistent rhythm detection
Requested features
8 requests- Add more levels and content
- Include recognizable and popular songs
- Release official soundtrack
- Allow players to select different music/sounds
- Add diverse note combinations without disappearing mechanic
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- Faster energy refill rate
- Simplify graphics to reduce battery usage
- Add more contemporary hit songs across genres
RainyWave
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sound Sky
- Pack of 3 Soundstones$0.99
- Half Energy Discount (1 week)$0.99
- Half Energy Discount (2 weeks)$2.99
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- Founder's Pack$4.99
RainyWave
- RainyWave Supporters$2.991 Month









