Code Rain vs Tether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Code Rain
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.
- Digital code rain effect
- Matrix-inspired visuals
- Offline functionality
- No data collection
- Full-screen mode
- Adjustable settings
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A digital code rain effect simulator. Matrix fans, enjoy! Simple and easy to use. No internet required. No data collected. Base Vs Pro version: - Both base version and pro version provide the same settings. - Base version has limited full screen play time (settings dialog will show up again after certain time, or screen going off depending on idle/auto-lock settings of your phone). - Pro version allows the full screen mode to run indefinitely, it also prevents the screen from going off.
Tether
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Every bond between a father and son/daughter tells a story. Tether is designed to help you write yours - whether you are just getting started or working to rebuild. Tether is a relationship companion app built specifically for fathers, sons/daughters, and father figures. It gives you the tools to build emotional connection, create lasting memories, start conversations you have been putting off, and work through the moments that have been hard to face. WHAT TETHER HELPS YOU DO 1. Build the bond early - capture milestones, create shared memories, and build habits of connection from the beginning 2. Strengthen it daily - use guided activities, conversation prompts, and coaching to deepen your relationship over time 3. Repair it when needed - structured conflict resolution, safe expression tools, and AI-assisted guidance to help you find your way back to each other
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tether at none against Code Rain's 1. Tether also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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. Code Rain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.
Code Rain ships an update every 3 months, Tether weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code Rain | Tether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanquan Liang | Mentat Digital Solutions LLC |
In-app purchases
Code Rain
- Pro$4.99
Tether
No in-app purchases
