# Rain Sounds vs Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer at none against Rain Sounds's 6. Timer also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7). Rain Sounds's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rain Sounds sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Rain Sounds ships an update every 3 months, Timer every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain Sounds | Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-sounds-relax-and-sleep/id6742677068/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-the-simplest-timer/id6742770129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lei Michael Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787684680) | [Humberto Prado Ballesteros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799879910) |

## What reviewers say

### Rain Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-sounds-relax-and-sleep/id6742677068)

Create personalized soundscapes for sleep, relaxation, and focus. Mix various nature sounds, ambient music, and thunder to build your ideal audio environment. Features include a sleep timer and high-quality audio for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable sound mixing, Sleep timer, High-quality audio, Multiple sound categories, Intuitive design

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| AuraSounds_Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| AuraSounds_Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| AuraSounds_Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-the-simplest-timer/id6742770129)

A minimalist timer app designed for everyday focus. It offers a clean interface with gesture controls and multiple display styles. The app works offline and provides background notifications for uninterrupted use.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design with multiple styles, Simple gesture controls, Multiple time display formats, Background notifications, Offline functionality, Universal app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rain Sounds free?

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

### Is Timer free?

Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rain Sounds or Timer?

Timer is rated higher. Rain Sounds averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Timer averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Rain Sounds or Timer have ads?

Neither Rain Sounds nor Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rain Sounds or Timer?

Rain Sounds ships an update every 3 months, and Timer every 7 months. Most recently, Rain Sounds was updated on October 24, 2026 and Timer on October 24, 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.*