# Raingel vs HollyAudio

Raingel and HollyAudio both sit at 2.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of Raingel's written reviews are positive against 18% of HollyAudio's. HollyAudio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (111 vs 25). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for Raingel against 2.3 for HollyAudio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 111 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Raingel's written reviews are positive against 18% of HollyAudio's.

Raingel ships an update every 2 months, HollyAudio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raingel | HollyAudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raingel/id1637205833/reviews)** | [2.3 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hollyaudio/id6443487266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 18.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [深圳市联芯互联科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218157897) | [深圳市昊一源科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460631424) |

## What reviewers say

### Raingel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raingel/id1637205833)

Control smart lights with customizable color choices and scenario modes. Set timers for automatic on/off and even sync light color changes with sound. Enjoy wireless remote control up to 15 meters away.

**Highlights:** Customizable color choices, Scenario modes, Timer settings, Sound-activated color change, Long-range remote control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HollyAudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hollyaudio/id6443487266)

This app enhances the functionality of Lark wireless microphones by enabling firmware upgrades and microphone parameter configuration. It aims to optimize the user experience for these specific devices.

**Highlights:** Firmware upgrades, Microphone parameter configuration, Optimized user experience, Device management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Simple and intuitive interface design
- 🔧 Comprehensive control over microphone settings
- ⚡ Quick firmware updates when working
- 📱 Works reliably on some iPhone models
- 🎚️ Effective volume adjustment capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connectivity failures
- 🐛 App crashes when switching between applications
- 🐛 Device detection issues across multiple iPhone models
- 📵 USB-C connection not recognized on iPhone 15+
- 🔌 Requires constant app reopening to maintain connection

**Reported bugs**

- App does not detect receiver when plugged in via USB-C
- Bluetooth pairing fails repeatedly across devices
- App disconnects when user navigates to other applications
- Receiver not recognized on iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models
- Firmware update loop causing app freeze

**Requested features**

- Volume slider instead of preset levels (high/medium/low)
- Individual volume control for each microphone
- Keep app running in background without disconnecting
- Auto mono/stereo switching based on microphone count
- Mac/desktop application support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raingel free?

Raingel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HollyAudio free?

HollyAudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Raingel or HollyAudio?

Raingel is rated higher. Raingel averages 2.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while HollyAudio averages 2.3 from 111 ratings.

### Do Raingel or HollyAudio have ads?

Neither Raingel nor HollyAudio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Raingel or HollyAudio?

Raingel ships an update every 2 months, and HollyAudio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Raingel was updated on October 24, 2026 and HollyAudio on October 27, 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.*