# theRain vs Smart Home

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | theRain | Smart Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/therain/id6471397493/reviews)** | [4.2 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-remote-control-app/id6745099009/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **286** |
| Positive reviews | — | 7.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 193 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Mahaffey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715245030) | [DINO-MAT d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891397825) |

## What reviewers say

### theRain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/therain/id6471397493)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-remote-control-app/id6745099009)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Home: Remote Control App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Remote for Home | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Remote for Home | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Home: Remote Control App | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient home control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Deceptive pricing and hidden charges
- 🤔 Confusing with similar free app
- 🤯 Difficult to get refunds
- 🙄 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Alternative payment options
- Better setup and connectivity


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*