# Spin Spell vs Rain City

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spin Spell at 100% against Rain City's 51%. Spin Spell also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). Rain City's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 14). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Spin Spell costs $0.99 and Rain City $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Spin Spell holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rain City has 72 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Spin Spell's written reviews are positive against 51% of Rain City's.

Spin Spell ships an update every 9 months, Rain City every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin Spell | Rain City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-spell/id402258097/reviews)** | [4.0 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-city/id1371241818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 51.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vermont Digital Arts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402258100) | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) |

## What reviewers say

### Spin Spell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-spell/id402258097)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a 3D physics-based labyrinth game to practice spelling. Roll a ball through mazes, collect letters in order to form words, and earn points for speed and accuracy. Create custom spelling lists and design your own levels for endless fun.

**Highlights:** 3D physics-based labyrinth gameplay, Letter collection for word spelling, Customizable spelling lists, Level editor for maze creation, Points and achievements system, Adjustable ball roll speed

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rain City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-city/id1371241818)

Embark on a bizarre and exciting adventure as a cat searching for his sister in the perpetually rainy Rain City. Explore a mysterious world, solve puzzles, gather clues, and uncover the truth behind the endless rain.

**Highlights:** Story-driven adventure, Puzzle solving, Character interaction, Minigames, Memory and observation challenges, Picture book-like graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art and graphics
- 📚 Engaging story and plot twists
- 🧩 Clever and challenging puzzles
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎧 Atmospheric sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Clunky and frustrating controls
- 👾 Difficult and unwelcome arcade mini-games
- ❓ Illogical or trial-and-error puzzles
- 🗣️ Poor or nonsensical English translation
- 📱 Small screen interaction issues

**Reported bugs**

- Character gets stuck on objects/walls
- Cat disappears in drain, blocking progress
- Boss battle controls not working with controller
- Automatically sent out of jail camera room
- Bug preventing progress in jail section (apple for rat)

**Requested features**

- Add a skip option for arcade games
- Improve character movement and controls
- Add a hint system for puzzles
- Improve English translation quality
- Add Thai language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin Spell free?

Spin Spell costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rain City free?

Rain City costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spin Spell or Rain City?

Spin Spell is rated higher. Spin Spell averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Rain City averages 4.0 from 72 ratings.

### Do Spin Spell or Rain City have ads?

Neither Spin Spell nor Rain City shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spin Spell or Rain City?

Spin Spell ships an update every 9 months, and Rain City every 9 days. Most recently, Spin Spell was updated on October 6, 2026 and Rain City on October 22, 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.*