# Rainlayer vs Shade

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shade at none against Rainlayer's 5. Rainlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rainlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Shade asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainlayer | Shade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Franz Bruckhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/399345216) | [Mateusz Siatrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673035703) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainlayer-immersive-rain/id6744941675)

Experience lifelike rain sounds for sleep, focus, and relaxation. This app uses genuine 3D recordings and advanced technology to create an immersive audio sanctuary, helping you escape daily noise and find mental stillness.

**Highlights:** Genuine 3D rain recordings, Noise Scan to mask ambient sounds, Noise Shape Mixer for custom soundscapes, Rain Journey for guided audio experiences, Sleep Timer with gentle gong, AirPlay 2 for multi-room streaming, Lock Screen Controls

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium (1 Year) | $59.99 | per year |


### Shade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shade-uv-and-sunscreen-timer/id6825152055)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rainlayer free?

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

### Is Shade free?

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

### Do Rainlayer or Shade have ads?

Neither Rainlayer nor Shade shows ads.

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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.*