Frieze vs theRain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frieze
Access your VIP pass for international art fairs and a year-round program of members-only events. Explore fair schedules, discover exclusive perks, and navigate venues with mobile floorplans.
- VIP pass access
- Members-only event program
- Fair events schedule
- Exclusive member perks
- Venue floorplans
- Gallery and partner information
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This is the official Frieze app for members and invited guests. Easily access your VIP pass to attend Frieze international art fairs in London, New York, Los Angeles and Seoul – and take part in a year-round programme of members-only events. Make the most of your visit by exploring the fair events programme and any perks exclusive to Frieze members. Discover what galleries, museums, cultural institutions, restaurants and Frieze partners have in store during Frieze Week; and navigate the fair with ease by using the mobile-optimised venue floorplans.
theRain
Discover a hidden world with augmented reality. Interact with AR raindrops to unlock exclusive content, deals, and digital collectibles in your real-world environment. Turn every exploration into a treasure hunt.
- AR raindrop interaction
- Unlock digital collectibles
- Discover exclusive deals
- Access rich interactive content
- User-friendly interface
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Explore, Collect, and Discover with theRain! Discover a secret world hiding in plain sight. theRain uses cutting-edge AR technology to sprinkle your environment with interactive raindrops that unlock exclusive content right where you stand. Whether it's deals, content, or engaging digital collectibles, our raindrops make every exploration a treasure hunt. Key Features: SCAN & COLLECT: Engage with AR raindrops using your smartphone, tablet, or smart glasses to unlock digital collectibles and content. EXCLUSIVE DEALS AND OFFERS: Discover promotions and offers, all tailored to your location and preferences. RICH, INTERACTIVE CONTENT: Access a wide range of content including educational information, exciting calls to action, and unique virtual goods. USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE: Navigate the app with ease thanks to a clean, intuitive design that puts content at your fingertips. What Users Are Saying: "theRain has transformed the way I explore my city! Every outing is now an adventure." -Bailey M. "Perfect for discovering deals and learning new things on the go!" - Alex T. "I never know what I'll find next—every drop is a surprise! The collectibles are my favorite part." - Emily R. "A truly innovative way to connect with my surroundings and discover deals. It's like a game, but better!" - Liam S. Download theRain now and start your adventure of discovery and collection, one raindrop at a time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: theRain at 5.0 against Frieze's 4.8. theRain also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Frieze's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
theRain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Frieze ships an update every 2 weeks, theRain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frieze | theRain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Frieze Publishing Ltd. | James Mahaffey |
Customer experience
Frieze
theRain
In-app purchases
Frieze
No in-app purchases
theRain
No in-app purchases









