# Rain City vs NABOKI

The clearest difference is rating: NABOKI at 4.8 against Rain City's 4.0. NABOKI also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 51%) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). Rain City's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Rain City costs $1.99 and NABOKI $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NABOKI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 348 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Rain City's written reviews are positive against 79% of NABOKI's.

Rain City ships an update every 9 days, NABOKI every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain City | NABOKI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-city/id1371241818/reviews) | **[4.8 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naboki/id1473480040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **348** |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#177** |
| Size | 261 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## 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


### NABOKI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naboki/id1473480040)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Engage in a tranquil puzzle experience where the objective is to dismantle intricate 3D boards. Enjoy a serene, ad-free environment with no time constraints or scoring, accompanied by a calming ambient soundtrack. Play offline and save your progress via the cloud.

**Highlights:** Disassemble 3D puzzles, Relaxing gameplay, Minimalist design, No ads or time limits, Ambient soundtrack, Offline play, Cloud save

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Unique and innovative puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design and aesthetics
- 🎵 Soothing ambient music and relaxing atmosphere
- 📚 Wordless tutorial with intuitive learning curve
- 🧠 Progressive difficulty with engaging challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely short gameplay (20-95 minutes)
- 📉 Limited content with only 48 levels
- 💰 High price point for limited playtime
- 🔄 Repetitive later levels feel like busywork
- 🎮 Lacks level numbering/progress indication

**Reported bugs**

- Difficult to close app on iPhone X (swipe gestures not recognized)
- No proper exit mechanism without force quitting
- Game loops back to level 1 without clear indication of completion

**Requested features**

- More levels or level packs
- Level designer and sharing functionality
- Level numbering or progress tracking
- Sequel or expanded content
- Dice-based puzzle levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rain City free?

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

### Is NABOKI free?

NABOKI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

NABOKI is rated higher. Rain City averages 4.0 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while NABOKI averages 4.8 from 348 ratings.

### Do Rain City or NABOKI have ads?

Neither Rain City nor NABOKI shows ads.

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

Rain City ships an update every 9 days, and NABOKI every 8 days. Most recently, Rain City was updated on October 22, 2026 and NABOKI on October 21, 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.*