# Rainforest Connection vs Cincinnati Zoo

Rainforest Connection and Cincinnati Zoo both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Rainforest Connection's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cincinnati Zoo's. Rainforest Connection also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Cincinnati Zoo's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 279). 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 Cincinnati Zoo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cincinnati Zoo has 1.9K ratings behind it against 279, 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 67% of Cincinnati Zoo's.

Rainforest Connection ships an update fortnightly, Cincinnati Zoo monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainforest Connection | Cincinnati Zoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainforest-connection/id1178078181/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cincinnati-zoo/id6504628526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 279 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 57 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rainforest Connection](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178078180) | [Zoological Society of Cincinnati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753102255) |

## 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


### Cincinnati Zoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cincinnati-zoo/id6504628526)

Enhance your visit to the Cincinnati Zoo with a digital map, personalized day planning, and easy access to tickets and memberships. Discover detailed information about animals and plants to enrich your experience.

**Highlights:** GPS-enabled digital map, Day planning tools, Access tickets and memberships, Animal and plant information, Park navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rainforest Connection free?

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

### Is Cincinnati Zoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rainforest Connection or Cincinnati Zoo?

Cincinnati Zoo is rated higher. Rainforest Connection averages 4.8 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Cincinnati Zoo averages 4.9 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Rainforest Connection or Cincinnati Zoo have ads?

Neither Rainforest Connection nor Cincinnati Zoo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rainforest Connection or Cincinnati Zoo?

Rainforest Connection ships an update fortnightly, and Cincinnati Zoo monthly. Most recently, Rainforest Connection was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cincinnati Zoo on November 4, 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.*