Raise a Cloud vs Hand War
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Raise a Cloud
Cultivate a cloud in a virtual vase and nurture it daily to watch it grow and even create offspring. Care for your cloud to unlock new vases and sky backgrounds, allowing you to design your perfect aerial landscape.
- Grow and nurture a virtual cloud
- Create baby clouds
- Unlock new vases and skies
- Design ideal sky views
- Daily cloud care
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Raise a cloud to draw your ideal sky. Feed everyday so that your cloud grows little by little and has a baby cloud. You can get vases and skies by taking care of him/her. Create a wonderful view with your lovely cloud.
Hand War
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Double your fun with the new-generation Rock-Paper-Scissors game, featuring 3D hand designs and sound effects. Everyone taps "Start" on their own phone at the same time, and the truly lucky one wins. Hand War is a beautifully crafted reimagining of the world's favorite game. Challenge your friends locally with pure, fair gameplay. No matter where you are, it's always time for an epic match! PURE GAMING EXPERIENCE - No Ads - Stay focused on the match - Instant Play - No logins, no registrations - 100% Offline - Battle anywhere, anytime LOCAL MULTIPLAYER ACTION Gather your friends! Everyone uses their own device. - Synchronized Showdown: Tap START together - No Cables, No Sync: Pure localized fun - Ideal for group decisions or friendly bets SINGLE PLAYER CHALLENGE Face off against the algorithm in intense battles. - Match Tracking: Wins, losses, draws recorded - Personal Statistics: Lifetime performance tracked - Rise to Victory: Build your win streak PREMIUM HAND DESIGNS Unlock authentic hand designs to enhance experience. - Authentic Designs: Warrior themes, skeleton warriors to neon aesthetics - Visual Excellence: Striking visual impact - Premium Audio: Unlock hand designs with authentic rock, paper, scissors sound effects GENUINELY RANDOM GAMEPLAY - Fair Algorithm: Pure chance, no manipulation - No Rigging: Equal probability for all - Pure Luck: Truly random reveals ensure fairness THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN Perfect for settling arguments or quick competitive fun. Download and challenge your friends today! Privacy Policy: https://oguzuslu.github.io/handwar/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Raise a Cloud at none against Hand War's 10. Hand War's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Hand War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Raise a Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.
Raise a Cloud ships an update every 3 months, Hand War every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Raise a Cloud | Hand War |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Mai SATO | oguz uslu |
In-app purchases
Raise a Cloud
No in-app purchases
Hand War
- Elegant Touch$0.99
- Imperial Porcelain$0.99
- Midas Touch$0.99
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- Runic Stone$0.99
- Undead Horror$0.99
- Orc Fury$0.99
- Magma Core$0.99
- Mechanical Edge$0.99
- Neon Future$0.99
- Royal Treasury$0.99
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