Comparison

theRain vs Smart Home

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

theRain

Discover a hidden world with augmented reality. Interact with AR raindrops to unlock exclusive content, deals, and digital collectibles in your real-world environment. Turn every exploration into a treasure hunt.

Highlights
  • AR raindrop interaction
  • Unlock digital collectibles
  • Discover exclusive deals
  • Access rich interactive content
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Explore, Collect, and Discover with theRain! Discover a secret world hiding in plain sight. theRain uses cutting-edge AR technology to sprinkle your environment with interactive raindrops that unlock exclusive content right where you stand. Whether it's deals, content, or engaging digital collectibles, our raindrops make every exploration a treasure hunt. Key Features: SCAN & COLLECT: Engage with AR raindrops using your smartphone, tablet, or smart glasses to unlock digital collectibles and content. EXCLUSIVE DEALS AND OFFERS: Discover promotions and offers, all tailored to your location and preferences. RICH, INTERACTIVE CONTENT: Access a wide range of content including educational information, exciting calls to action, and unique virtual goods. USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE: Navigate the app with ease thanks to a clean, intuitive design that puts content at your fingertips. What Users Are Saying: "theRain has transformed the way I explore my city! Every outing is now an adventure." -Bailey M. "Perfect for discovering deals and learning new things on the go!" - Alex T. "I never know what I'll find next—every drop is a surprise! The collectibles are my favorite part." - Emily R. "A truly innovative way to connect with my surroundings and discover deals. It's like a game, but better!" - Liam S. Download theRain now and start your adventure of discovery and collection, one raindrop at a time!

About

Smart Home

Manage and control all your smart home devices from a single, intuitive application. Adjust lighting, temperature, and connected appliances remotely, anytime, anywhere. Organize devices by room, set schedules, and automate routines for a simplified smart living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Room and group organization
  • Real-time device status monitoring
  • Customizable scheduling and automation
  • Secure and encrypted connections
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Smart Home: Remote Control is a convenient and intuitive app that allows you to manage and control your smart home devices directly from your phone. Whether you're adjusting lighting, temperature, or connected appliances, this app gives you full access to your smart environment — anytime, anywhere. KEY FEATURES: ・ Device Control: Remotely manage lights, plugs, thermostats, and more. ・ Room & Group Management: Organize devices by room or function for quick access. ・ Real-Time Monitoring: View the status of connected devices instantly. ・ Scheduling & Automation: Set custom timers and routines to simplify daily tasks. ・ Secure Connection: Encrypted communication for safe and private control. ・ Clean Interface: Simple, elegant design built for easy navigation. Download Smart Home: Remote Control today and enjoy seamless, centralized control over your smart devices. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/thinq-remote-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/thinq-remote-terms-of-use

Screenshots

theRain4 screens
Smart Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: theRain at 5.0 against Smart Home's 4.2. theRain also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Smart Home's advantage is ratings volume (286 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Home sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. theRain asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

theRain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home has 286 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
theRain versus Smart Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertheRainSmart Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.2 (286 ratings)
Positive reviews—7.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2286 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJames MahaffeyDINO-MAT d.o.o.

Customer experience

theRain

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart Home

All ratings283 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive7.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.7%

Bugs and requests

theRain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Home

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Alternative payment options
  • Better setup and connectivity

In-app purchases

None

theRain

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Home

Subscriptions4
  • Smart Home: Remote Control App3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Smart Remote for Home$5.997 Days
  • Smart Remote for Home$19.991 Month
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  • Smart Home: Remote Control App$39.991 Year

Questions

Is theRain free?
theRain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Home free?
Smart Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, theRain or Smart Home?
theRain is rated higher. theRain averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart Home averages 4.2 from 286 ratings.
Do theRain or Smart Home have ads?
Neither theRain nor Smart Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, theRain or Smart Home?
theRain ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, theRain was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Home on October 30, 2026.

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