# Rain City vs Modern Magic Ball

The clearest difference is rating: Modern Magic Ball at 4.6 against Rain City's 4.0. Modern Magic Ball also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 51%) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). Rain City's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Rain City costs $1.99 and Modern Magic Ball $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Modern Magic Ball holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Magic Ball has 379 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Rain City's written reviews are positive against 81% of Modern Magic Ball's.

Rain City ships an update every 9 days, Modern Magic Ball every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain City | Modern Magic Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-city/id1371241818/reviews) | **[4.6 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-magic-ball/id1381145384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **379** |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 261 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) | [Hayden Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381145383) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Modern Magic Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-magic-ball/id1381145384)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Family, #57 Top Paid · Simulation, #170 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

This app provides answers to your questions and helps with decision-making. It features voice and text input, multi-language support, and customizable response sets. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience with achievements and personalization options.

**Highlights:** Voice and text input, Multi-language support (15 languages), Customizable response sets, Shake to get answers, Achievement system, Theme and icon customization, Game controller support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable and feature-rich
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience
- 💡 Innovative features like custom responses
- 🤖 Accurate and responsive
- 🎨 Variety of themes and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Limited Apple Watch integration
- 🌐 Lack of language support
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Spelling errors in some responses

**Requested features**

- Interactive widget for the Apple Watch
- More language support
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Ability to save and share custom responses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rain City free?

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

### Is Modern Magic Ball free?

Modern Magic Ball costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rain City or Modern Magic Ball?

Modern Magic Ball is rated higher. Rain City averages 4.0 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Modern Magic Ball averages 4.6 from 379 ratings.

### Do Rain City or Modern Magic Ball have ads?

Neither Rain City nor Modern Magic Ball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rain City or Modern Magic Ball?

Rain City ships an update every 9 days, and Modern Magic Ball every 2 months. Most recently, Rain City was updated on November 7, 2026 and Modern Magic Ball 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.*