# Time Surfer vs Rain City

The clearest difference is rating: Time Surfer at 4.8 against Rain City's 4.0. Time Surfer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 51%) and ratings volume (706 vs 72). Rain City's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Time Surfer costs $0.99 and Rain City $1.99 up front. Time Surfer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Rain City asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time Surfer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Surfer has 706 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Time Surfer's written reviews are positive against 51% of Rain City's.

Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, Rain City every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Surfer | Rain City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775/reviews)** | [4.0 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-city/id1371241818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **706** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 51.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 39 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kumobius](https://appshunter.io/developer/449069247) | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775)

Embark on an intergalactic journey, surfing through space and diving into cosmic waves. Rewind time to correct errors and escape the universe's end. This game offers a unique experience for those who dream beyond the stars.

**Highlights:** Space surfing gameplay, Dive into cosmic waves, Rewind time to fix mistakes, Outrun the end of the universe, Intergalactic exploration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cupcake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Layer Cake | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cake Slice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whole Cake | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Cake | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cake Planet | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome visuals
- 🎶 Fantastic music
- 🕹️ Unique time-rewind mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of new content/updates
- 💰 In-app purchases for power-ups
- 🕹️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Missions not tracking properly
- Rewind feature not always working as expected
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Multiplayer functionality
- Additional characters and customization options


### 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 Time Surfer free?

Time Surfer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Rain City free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Surfer or Rain City?

Time Surfer is rated higher. Time Surfer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while Rain City averages 4.0 from 72 ratings.

### Do Time Surfer or Rain City have ads?

Neither Time Surfer nor Rain City shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Surfer or Rain City?

Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, and Rain City every 9 days. Most recently, Time Surfer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rain City on October 26, 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.*