Comparison

Rainworks vs CuriVerse

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

Head to head
About

Rainworks

Discover and create temporary street art that appears only when it rains. Embark on a scavenger hunt for these unique artworks or contribute your own creations to a global map, turning gloomy days into moments of joy.

Highlights
  • Rainworks map for discovery
  • Submission tool for new art
  • Global gallery of artworks
  • Family-friendly scavenger hunts
  • Age-appropriate content review
Features
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Bored on a rainy day? Want to go on an adventure? Rainworks, also known as rain-activated artworks, are pieces of street art that only appear when it rains! Their purpose: to turn rainy days into a reason to smile. Our app makes it easy to get involved! Features: • Rainworks Map: Go on a rainy-day scavenger hunt! See what rainworks are near you or explore the rainworks of other countries • Submission Page: Use the submission tool to add rainworks you make to the map, so other people can find them! • Gallery Mode: A beautiful display of the rainworks people have made around the world Searching for rainworks is a family-friendly adventure. All rainworks submitted to the map are reviewed by the the Rainworks Team to make sure they meet our guidelines and are suitable for all ages.

About

CuriVerse

This app uses evidence-based methods to cultivate curiosity as a daily habit. Engage in short missions, listen to guided lessons, and connect with a community to foster wonder and creativity in everyday life.

Highlights
  • Daily Missions
  • Mindful Curiosity Lessons
  • Community Sharing
  • Personal Growth Tracking
  • Content Recommendations
Features
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CuriVerse builds your curiosity using evidence-based methods developed in UC Santa Barbara's Psychological & Brain Sciences Department. The techniques build curiosity as a habit – creating lasting positive change in your personality. The app’s core features include: Daily Missions: short activities that help you try something new each day. Each mission takes just minutes but creates lasting impact. Complete it, share it in the community, and track your growth over time. Mindful Curiosity Lessons: audio-guided lessons teach you to discover wonder in even the most routine parts of your day. Turn your commute, lunch break, or evening walk into an opportunity for discovery. Community page: Share your discoveries, get inspired by others', and find top recommendations for fascinating podcasts, films, articles and more. Download this free app to experience more curiosity, wonder, and creativity in everyday life.

Screenshots

Rainworks4 screens
CuriVerse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rainworks at 100% against CuriVerse's 0%. Rainworks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CuriVerse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 14 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rainworks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Rainworks's written reviews are positive against 0% of CuriVerse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rainworks ships an update every 14 months, CuriVerse every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rainworks versus CuriVerse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainworksCuriVerse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRainworks!Madeleine Gross

Customer experience

Rainworks

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CuriVerse

All ratings8 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rainworks

No in-app purchases

None

CuriVerse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rainworks free?
Rainworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CuriVerse free?
CuriVerse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rainworks or CuriVerse?
Rainworks is rated higher. Rainworks averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CuriVerse averages 1.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Rainworks or CuriVerse have ads?
Rainworks shows ads; CuriVerse does not.
Which is updated more often, Rainworks or CuriVerse?
Rainworks ships an update every 14 months, and CuriVerse every 6 months. Most recently, Rainworks was updated on October 24, 2026 and CuriVerse on October 6, 2026.

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