Comparison

RAIN store vs Ocean Sound Effects

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RAIN store

Features
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Enjoy the soothing sounds of rain in high quality stereo sounds -raindrops -rain in the forest -heavy fall of rain -storm with thunderbolts -Allow you to use your phone while you enjoy the soothing sounds of rain -Background play -Lets you listen to your favorite music simultaneously -Unlimited time of play -Volume control -Supports Tablets and Phones -Background Playback -Phone call Pausing -Timer: up to 24 hrs delay

About

Ocean Sound Effects

Experience the calming sounds of the ocean on your device. This app offers a variety of sea-themed audio, perfect for relaxation or as a white noise generator. Escape to a tranquil seaside environment anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Soothing ocean soundboard
  • Relaxing sound effects
  • Infinite loop mode
  • White noise generator
  • Seaside ambiance
Features
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Ocean Sounds is a fun soothing and relaxing soundboard effects app that brings the sound of the sea to your device! Can't make it on an ocean vacation this year? Stuck in the office? No fear! Just play Ocean Sounds and take yourself away to a simpler time. Sounds can even be played in infinite loop mode, as sort of a white noise generator with ocean wave sounds. Check it out!

Screenshots

RAIN store4 screens
Ocean Sound Effects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RAIN store at none against Ocean Sound Effects's shown. RAIN store also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RAIN store sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ocean Sound Effects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAIN store ships an update every 7 months, Ocean Sound Effects every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RAIN store versus Ocean Sound Effects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAIN storeOcean Sound Effects
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerandrzej karBrandon Stecklein

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RAIN store

One-time1
  • Remove timer limit$0.99
1 purchases

Ocean Sound Effects

One-time1
  • Ocean Sounds Premium$2.99

Questions

Is RAIN store free?
RAIN store is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ocean Sound Effects free?
Ocean Sound Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RAIN store or Ocean Sound Effects have ads?
Ocean Sound Effects shows ads; RAIN store does not.
Which is updated more often, RAIN store or Ocean Sound Effects?
RAIN store ships an update every 7 months, and Ocean Sound Effects every 17 months. Most recently, RAIN store was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ocean Sound Effects on November 3, 2026.

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