# Just Rain vs Bears Countdown

The clearest difference is price: Just Rain at Free against Bears Countdown's $3.99. Just Rain also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Bears Countdown's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (89% vs 66%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Just Rain is free to download; Bears Countdown costs $3.99 up front. Just Rain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bears Countdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bears Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bears Countdown has 2.6K ratings behind it against 174, 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 89% of Bears Countdown's.

Just Rain ships an update every 4 weeks, Bears Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Rain | Bears Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-rain/id669287925/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 22 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROBYSOFT, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/359321435) | [Isuru Wanasinghe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536711522) |

## 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

**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


### Bears Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Beautifully designed countdowns for important events like birthdays, anniversaries, and vacations. Features hand-drawn art, home screen widgets, and the ability to add notes and set intentions for future plans.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn bear artworks, Home screen widgets (iOS 14), Event notes for details, Past event history, Set intentions for future plans

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Apple | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vegan Milk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Envelopes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exam | $0.99 | one-time |
| Princess | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deliveries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bears Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Helpful for keeping track of events and important dates
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature
- 🎨 Wide variety of illustrations and themes
- 💰 One-time purchase for unlimited access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version (only 5 events)
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific illustrations
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Dates randomly shifting back by a day
- Widget not working properly on macOS Ventura
- Inability to scroll through months and dates on desktop

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set reminders for specific times
- Implement recurring event options (e.g., every 2 weeks)
- Allow syncing between devices
- Introduce a search function for illustrations
- Add support for Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Rain free?

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

### Is Bears Countdown free?

Bears Countdown costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Just Rain or Bears Countdown?

Bears Countdown is rated higher. Just Rain averages 4.2 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Bears Countdown averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Just Rain or Bears Countdown have ads?

Neither Just Rain nor Bears Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Rain or Bears Countdown?

Just Rain ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bears Countdown monthly. Most recently, Just Rain was updated on September 20, 2026 and Bears Countdown on September 29, 2026.

---

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