# Raindrops vs PsyCam

The clearest difference is rating: PsyCam at 5.0 against Raindrops's 1.0. PsyCam also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Raindrops's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 30 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

PsyCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Raindrops ships an update every 5 months, PsyCam every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raindrops | PsyCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raindrops-photo-effect/id1452279116/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psycam-fluorescent-camera/id1669915998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Dombrowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142269335) | [SCANGINE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614485578) |

## What reviewers say

### Raindrops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raindrops-photo-effect/id1452279116)

Transform your photos into scenes that look like they're viewed through a rainy window. Add realistic splatter and smear effects to any image from your library or captured with your camera. Easily share your creations or save them for later.

**Highlights:** Add rain splatter and smear effects, Use photos from library or camera, Apple Photos plug-in included, Share to social media, Save to device library

**In-app purchases:** none


### PsyCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psycam-fluorescent-camera/id1669915998)

Record videos with unique camera filters and out-of-this-world vibrant colors. Enhance your footage with blur effects and apply audio effects that can be toggled on or off during recording. Supports front/back cameras, zoom, and flash.

**Highlights:** Fluorescent camera filters, Audio effects for video, Switchable filters during recording, Front and back camera support, Zoom and camera light functionality, Photo and video recording

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raindrops free?

Raindrops costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PsyCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Raindrops or PsyCam?

PsyCam is rated higher. Raindrops averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PsyCam averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Raindrops or PsyCam have ads?

Neither Raindrops nor PsyCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Raindrops or PsyCam?

Raindrops ships an update every 5 months, and PsyCam every 30 months. Most recently, Raindrops was updated on October 10, 2026 and PsyCam on October 24, 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.*