# Rainforest Connection vs Meow Wolf

Rainforest Connection and Meow Wolf both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Rainforest Connection's written reviews are positive against 82% of Meow Wolf's. Rainforest Connection also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Meow Wolf's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 277). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rainforest Connection against 4.9 for Meow Wolf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meow Wolf has 1.4K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Rainforest Connection's written reviews are positive against 82% of Meow Wolf's.

Rainforest Connection ships an update fortnightly, Meow Wolf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainforest Connection | Meow Wolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainforest-connection/id1178078181/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-wolf/id6446853169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 277 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 82.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 57 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rainforest Connection](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178078180) | [Meow Wolf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328558167) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainforest Connection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainforest-connection/id1178078181)

Experience the sounds of the rainforest directly on your device. Listen to live streams from diverse locations, offering a unique connection to nature. Discover the calls of wildlife and the ambient sounds of these vital ecosystems.

**Highlights:** Live rainforest sound streams, Global locations (Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica), Wildlife sound identification, Connects to nature, Nonprofit conservation focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and ambient sounds
- 💖 Supports a wonderful cause
- 💡 Live jungle sounds connection
- ✨ Amazing use of technology
- 🌍 Connects to remote jungles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't load
- 🐛 Nothing loads on main page
- 🐛 Search functionality broken
- 🐛 Projects tab not loading
- 🤔 Required invitation (outdated issue)

**Reported bugs**

- Nothing loads on the main page
- Search doesn't yield results
- Projects tab is not loading
- Required invitation (outdated)

**Requested features**

- Wish there were ads for donation
- More ways to donate to the cause


### Meow Wolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-wolf/id6446853169)

Explore immersive art installations and unlock hidden stories. This app enhances your visit with interactive features, digital comics, and exclusive content. Collect virtual items, manage tickets, and discover the lore behind unique exhibitions.

**Highlights:** Meow Wolf Comics access, Psychic Sensor for hidden elements, Brain Bean collection, Ticket purchasing and management, Artist-created games, Exhibition lore and videos, Merchandise browsing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great experience
- 👍 Helpful employees
- 👍 Immersive and interactive
- 👍 Unique and fun
- 👍 Informative and educational

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Drains battery quickly
- 🤢 Weird smells

**Reported bugs**

- Ticket screen contrast issues
- Occasional crashes

**Requested features**

- More games and interactive content
- Improved battery optimization
- Closed captioning and transcripts for accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rainforest Connection free?

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

### Is Meow Wolf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rainforest Connection or Meow Wolf?

Meow Wolf is rated higher. Rainforest Connection averages 4.8 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while Meow Wolf averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Rainforest Connection or Meow Wolf have ads?

Neither Rainforest Connection nor Meow Wolf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rainforest Connection or Meow Wolf?

Rainforest Connection ships an update fortnightly, and Meow Wolf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rainforest Connection was updated on October 16, 2026 and Meow Wolf on October 18, 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.*