# Raven vs Storm Circle

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.

Both are free to download. Raven sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Storm Circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raven | Storm Circle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raven-slow-messaging/id6477909689/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-circle/id6752208509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **221** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Raven App Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731083402) | [Nathan Anthony](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461680419) |

## What reviewers say

### Raven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raven-slow-messaging/id6477909689)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Feathers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Feathers | $4.49 | one-time |
| 30 Gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Feathers | $7.99 | one-time |
| 250 Feathers | $18.99 | one-time |
| 500 Feathers | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Whimsical and cute design
- 🐢 Slow and intentional messaging
- 💌 Unique letter-writing experience
- 🦉 More meaningful communication
- 🎁 Joy of anticipation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-unlock animals
- 🤷 Not much to do if no one to talk to
- 🤔 Review prompt felt off-putting

**Requested features**

- See and decorate castle
- More achievement opportunities
- More courier options
- Cat courier


### Storm Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-circle/id6752208509)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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