# Watch Faces Live vs Code Rain

The clearest difference is rating: Watch Faces Live at 4.5 against Code Rain's 3.9. Watch Faces Live also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 14) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Code Rain's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 8%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Watch Faces Live sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Code Rain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Watch Faces Live holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watch Faces Live has 3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of Watch Faces Live's written reviews are positive against 38% of Code Rain's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Watch Faces Live ships an update every 3 weeks, Code Rain every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch Faces Live | Code Rain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-faces-live-ai-gallery/id1633951527/reviews)** | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-rain/id1667722294/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NESCM ATTRIBUTES OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821866599) | [Hanquan Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607751967) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch Faces Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-faces-live-ai-gallery/id1633951527)

Personalize your Apple Watch with unique, AI-generated watch faces or choose from a vast library of stunning images. Explore live watch face options with classic, modern, and minimalist designs to express your individual style.

**Highlights:** AI-generated watch faces, Customizable styles, colors, and designs, Library of stock photos and images, Live analog and digital clock faces, Classic, modern, and minimalist styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Watch Faces Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Watch Faces PRO | $19.99 | per month |
| Watch Faces PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Watch Faces PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| One Watch Face | $2.99 | one-time |
| Watch face access | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Watch Face | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥰 Awesome watch faces
- 💥 Transforms Apple Watch into luxury timepiece

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Misleading app, no access to advertised watch faces
- 🤬 Subscription required to use app features
- 🕰️ Watch faces don't stay on, revert to default
- 🤖 Requires additional app (Clockology) to function
- 💰 Overpriced for limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues, unable to restore purchases
- Frequent crashes and compatibility problems
- Watch faces not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- Free trial option to test watch faces
- Ability to directly set watch faces without additional apps
- Permanent watch face changes without reverting


### Code Rain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-rain/id1667722294)

Experience a digital code rain effect, inspired by the iconic Matrix visuals. This simulator offers a simple, offline experience with no data collection. Choose between a free version with limited full-screen play or a Pro version for uninterrupted immersion.

**Highlights:** Digital code rain effect, Matrix-inspired visuals, Offline functionality, No data collection, Full-screen mode, Adjustable settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch Faces Live free?

Watch Faces Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Code Rain free?

Code Rain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Watch Faces Live or Code Rain?

Watch Faces Live is rated higher. Watch Faces Live averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Code Rain averages 3.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Watch Faces Live or Code Rain have ads?

Neither Watch Faces Live nor Code Rain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Watch Faces Live or Code Rain?

Watch Faces Live ships an update every 3 weeks, and Code Rain every 3 months. Most recently, Watch Faces Live was updated on November 12, 2026 and Code Rain on November 3, 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.*