# Just Rain vs EMMO

The clearest difference is rating: EMMO at 4.8 against Just Rain's 4.2. EMMO also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 177) and review sentiment (78% vs 66%). Just Rain's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Rain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EMMO sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EMMO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMMO has 29K ratings behind it against 177, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Just Rain's written reviews are positive against 78% of EMMO's.

Just Rain ships an update every 4 weeks, EMMO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Rain | EMMO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-rain/id669287925/reviews) | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmo-mood-tracker-and-diary/id1508326506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 177 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROBYSOFT, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/359321435) | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Rain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-rain/id669287925)

Experience a calming audiovisual rain simulator. Adjust rain intensity with a simple drag, enjoy stereo audio panning, and a visual rain display. Perfect for relaxation, meditation, study, or as a sleep aid.

**Highlights:** Adjustable rain intensity, Stereo audio panning, Visual rain simulation, Wander mode for changing intensity, Sleep timer, Monochrome mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extended Features | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Soothing and calming rain sounds
- 🎨 Beautiful and minimalist design
- 🔊 Good audio quality
- 🕰️ Useful clock feature
- 🔍 Detailed control over rain intensity and direction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Audio stops when app is in background
- ⏱️ Sleep timer not working as expected
- 🔋 Drains battery when app is open
- 🛑 Inability to purchase extended features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not opening on some devices
- Purchased features not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Allow audio playback in background
- Implement reliable sleep timer
- Add more sound options (e.g. thunder, wind)
- Improve compatibility with larger screens and iPads
- Provide widget or lock screen integration


### EMMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmo-mood-tracker-and-diary/id1508326506)

This app offers a unique way to journal by allowing users to create custom expressions and record their moods. It provides a private space to document life's moments, from happy to sad, with features like iCloud backup, reminders, and personalized themes.

**Highlights:** Custom expression creation, Mood tracking, iCloud backup, To-do list functionality, Exportable entries, Personalized themes and fonts, Calendar and timeline view, Photo wall

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Emmo Mood - Little clouds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emmo Mood - Bear Pudding | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emmo Mood - Hamster Bobo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emmo Mood - Rabbit Rabbit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 红宝石60 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 红宝石200 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 红宝石400 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 红宝石1288 | $44.99 | one-time |
| EMMO PRO | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 💡 Ability to draw and share custom emojis
- 👍 Helpful for tracking mood and emotions
- 👍 Affordable one-time premium purchase
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🌐 Incomplete English translations
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Difficulty deleting or editing custom emojis
- 🔒 Inability to change location of entries

**Reported bugs**

- Entries not saving properly when app is closed
- Inability to see other users' artwork
- Typing issues causing app crashes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved English translations
- Ability to edit and delete custom emojis
- Option to change location of entries
- Private/hidden journal entries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Rain free?

Just Rain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EMMO free?

EMMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Just Rain or EMMO?

EMMO is rated higher. Just Rain averages 4.2 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while EMMO averages 4.8 from 29K ratings.

### Do Just Rain or EMMO have ads?

EMMO shows ads; Just Rain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Just Rain or EMMO?

Just Rain ships an update every 4 weeks, and EMMO every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just Rain was updated on October 23, 2026 and EMMO on October 27, 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.*