Comparison

Raven vs Storm Circle

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

Head to head
About

Raven

Experience messaging as a slow, delightful journey. Messages are delivered by charming characters across a real-world map, emphasizing anticipation and the art of communication. Read messages only upon arrival, making each exchange a unique event.

Highlights
  • Choose your messenger character
  • Real-world map tracking
  • Delayed message delivery
  • Messages readable upon arrival
  • Intuitive design
Features
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Introducing Raven. Where every message is a journey, not just a notification. In a world brimming with instant gratification, Raven invites you to slow down and savor the anticipation of communication. Our app transforms your messages into enchanting adventures, carried across a real-world map by a cast of charming characters, each with their own leisurely pace. Imagine your words being carefully transported by a diligent raven, an amiable alpaca, or even a whimsical wizard, making their way through digital landscapes to deliver your thoughts and feelings. Raven is not just an app; it's a return to the art of letter writing, reimagined for the digital age. Here, the journey of your message is as significant as its content, turning each communication into a memorable experience. Await the arrival of your letter with bated breath, and experience the joy of reading it only once your chosen character reaches its destination. Key Features: • Choose Your Courier: Select from our eclectic mix of messengers. • Real-World Map Navigation: Send and receive letters superimposed on a beautifully detailed map, tracing the path your messenger takes in real time. • Delayed Gratification: Embrace the suspense and delight of waiting for your message to be delivered. The slower pace enhances the value and impact of each word exchanged. • On-Time Reads: Messages can only be read once the messenger arrives, making each communication a unique and private event between sender and receiver. • Simple, Intuitive Design: Easy to use, Raven allows you to focus on what's important – crafting meaningful messages for friends, family, or anyone you choose.

About

Storm Circle

Connect with fellow weather enthusiasts and storm chasers. Share weather reports, create short weather videos, and join groups focused on specific weather events. Experience live weather updates and participate in challenges.

Highlights
  • Connect with weather geeks
  • View live storm chasers
  • Submit/view weather reports
  • Create short weather videos
  • Join weather event groups
  • Complete weather challenges
Features
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Storm Circle: The weather social network ________ A social media app made for weather geeks: - Connect with fellow weather geeks and chasers - View live storm chasers - Submit/view weather reports - Create 'Flashes', short weather videos to share - Join 'Storm Circles', weather event groups - Complete challenges, view live weather, and so much more! It's a social media app made for weather people like you. Join the storm today!

Screenshots

Raven4 screens
Storm Circle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Storm Circle at none against Raven's 7. Storm Circle also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Raven's advantage is ratings volume (221 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, 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. Raven sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Storm Circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Raven against 5.0 for Storm Circle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raven has 221 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raven ships an update every 9 days, Storm Circle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Raven versus Storm Circle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRavenStorm Circle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (221 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings221 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Raven App CompanyNathan Anthony

Customer experience

Raven

All ratings155 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative0.8%

Storm Circle

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

Bugs and requests

Raven

Requested features

4 requests
  • See and decorate castle
  • More achievement opportunities
  • More courier options
  • Cat courier

Storm Circle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Raven

One-time7
  • 10 Feathers$0.99
  • 10 Gold$2.99
  • 50 Feathers$4.49
Show 4 more
  • 30 Gold$7.99
  • 100 Feathers$7.99
  • 250 Feathers$18.99
  • 500 Feathers$35.99
None

Storm Circle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raven free?
Raven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Storm Circle free?
Storm Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Raven or Storm Circle?
Storm Circle is rated higher. Raven averages 4.9 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Storm Circle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Raven or Storm Circle have ads?
Neither Raven nor Storm Circle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raven or Storm Circle?
Raven ships an update every 9 days, and Storm Circle every 2 days. Most recently, Raven was updated on October 27, 2026 and Storm Circle on October 30, 2026.

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