# FROST vs Rain City

The clearest difference is rating: FROST at 4.9 against Rain City's 4.0. FROST also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 72) and review sentiment (74% vs 51%). Rain City's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 24 months) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

FROST costs $4.99 and Rain City $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FROST holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FROST has 15K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of FROST's written reviews are positive against 51% of Rain City's.

FROST ships an update every 24 months, Rain City every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FROST | Rain City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frost/id1234617736/reviews)** | [4.0 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-city/id1371241818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 51.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 229 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [kunabi brother GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/712167048) | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) |

## What reviewers say

### FROST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frost/id1234617736)

Guide ethereal creatures by drawing paths, leading them to their home planets. Experience a visually stunning world with dynamic swarms and unique elements, unraveling a story of attraction and transformation.

**Highlights:** Draw paths to guide spirits, Dynamic swarms and creatures, Unravel world mysteries, Breathtaking visuals, Unique interactive elements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Mesmerizing visuals
- 🎶 Relaxing soundtrack
- 👍 Intuitive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 💤 Calming, stress-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too few levels
- 🔚 No replay option after completion
- 🔆 Overrides brightness settings
- 💰 Expensive for the content provided

**Reported bugs**

- Brightness settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Customizable brightness/color settings
- Free play/sandbox mode


### Rain City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-city/id1371241818)

Embark on a bizarre and exciting adventure as a cat searching for his sister in the perpetually rainy Rain City. Explore a mysterious world, solve puzzles, gather clues, and uncover the truth behind the endless rain.

**Highlights:** Story-driven adventure, Puzzle solving, Character interaction, Minigames, Memory and observation challenges, Picture book-like graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art and graphics
- 📚 Engaging story and plot twists
- 🧩 Clever and challenging puzzles
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎧 Atmospheric sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Clunky and frustrating controls
- 👾 Difficult and unwelcome arcade mini-games
- ❓ Illogical or trial-and-error puzzles
- 🗣️ Poor or nonsensical English translation
- 📱 Small screen interaction issues

**Reported bugs**

- Character gets stuck on objects/walls
- Cat disappears in drain, blocking progress
- Boss battle controls not working with controller
- Automatically sent out of jail camera room
- Bug preventing progress in jail section (apple for rat)

**Requested features**

- Add a skip option for arcade games
- Improve character movement and controls
- Add a hint system for puzzles
- Improve English translation quality
- Add Thai language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FROST free?

FROST costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rain City free?

Rain City costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FROST or Rain City?

FROST is rated higher. FROST averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Rain City averages 4.0 from 72 ratings.

### Do FROST or Rain City have ads?

Neither FROST nor Rain City shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FROST or Rain City?

FROST ships an update every 24 months, and Rain City every 9 days. Most recently, FROST was updated on November 7, 2026 and Rain City on November 6, 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.*