# Rain City vs Hidden Through Time

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Through Time at 4.7 against Rain City's 4.0. Hidden Through Time also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 72) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). Rain City's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Rain City costs $1.99 and Hidden Through Time $2.99 up front. Hidden Through Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Rain City asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Through Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Through Time has 1K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Rain City's written reviews are positive against 45% of Hidden Through Time's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rain City ships an update every 9 days, Hidden Through Time every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain City | Hidden Through Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-city/id1371241818/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.3% of reviews** | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 261 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) | [Rogueside NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/413995298) |

## 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


### Hidden Through Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-through-time/id1483947937)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on a charming hide-and-seek adventure across historical eras. Solve object-finding puzzles using clever clues in vibrant, hand-drawn levels. Create and share your own levels or explore those made by a global community.

**Highlights:** Object finding puzzles, Historical level exploration, Cryptic hints, Hand-drawn colourful levels, Level editor, Cloud level sharing, Community level discovery

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viking Tales | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legends of Japan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aztec Rituals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Road to Rome | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Treasures | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable search experience
- 💡 Ability to create custom levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Small objects hard to see
- 💰 Expensive expansion packs
- 🕹️ Tap detection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Expansion packs not working as expected
- Inability to load or play on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved map editor functionality
- Larger icons and objects
- Removal of offensive/stereotypical content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rain City free?

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

### Is Hidden Through Time free?

Hidden Through Time costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rain City or Hidden Through Time?

Hidden Through Time is rated higher. Rain City averages 4.0 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Hidden Through Time averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Rain City or Hidden Through Time have ads?

Hidden Through Time shows ads; Rain City does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rain City or Hidden Through Time?

Rain City ships an update every 9 days, and Hidden Through Time every 11 days. Most recently, Rain City was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hidden Through Time on October 26, 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.*