Comparison

BARCS Trial vs In Rain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BARCS Trial

Features
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This app teaches skills that can change the way you think and feel through brief and interactive exercises. The exercises are based on proven techniques in psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy. Depending on what conditions you are assigned, the app may contain brief and easy-to-follow exercises on any of the following: - Promoting a grateful outlook - Challenging negative thoughts - Living a value-driven life - Problem solving - Savoring positive experiences - Reducing worry - Relaxation techniques - Improving knowledge about mental health This app was created for a University of Virginia research study examining the impact of brief, targeted digital interventions for managing mental health symptoms in cancer survivors. This study was approved by the University of Virginia Institutional Review Board for Social and Behavioral Sciences (#6002). Only individuals enrolled in this study should download and use this app.

About

In Rain

Craft your ideal atmospheric soundscapes with customizable rain, thunder, and fire sounds. Immerse yourself in visually synchronized particle effects and save your favorite mixes. Enjoy a seamless experience with intelligent timers and background audio support.

Highlights
  • 5-channel atmospheric mixer
  • Living audio engine for natural soundscapes
  • Immersive, synchronized particle effects
  • High-fidelity, ultra-resolution audio
  • Save custom sound profiles
  • Mix with other app audio
  • Intelligent crossfade timer
Features
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You may not be able to control the weather outside, but with In Rain, you are the conductor of your own atmospheric orchestra. Now, you control the chaos of the thunder, crackle of the fire, and rhythm of the rain with a single tap. Whether you’re working, sleeping, relaxing, or simply wanting to escape reality for a while, this app will help take you there.   The In Rain experience comes with: • Atmospheric Canvas: A 5-channel mixer giving you total control over Rain, Fire, Splash, Thunder, and Rumble. • Ambient Drift: An intelligent "living audio" engine subtly drifts volume and tone over time, ensuring the soundscape always feels evolving and natural. • Immersive Visuals: Don’t just hear the storm—see it. Experience real-time particle effects including drizzling rain, drifting embers, and lightning flashes that sync perfectly with the audio. • High Fidelity Audio: Each soundscape is crafted from ultra-high-resolution source material, delivering rich harmonic textures and lifelike depth. • Sound Profiles: Found the perfect mix for a Sunday nap? Save it. Pin your favorite compositions as custom presets for instant access. • Mixer Mode: Seamlessly blend your weather sounds with music or podcasts from other apps. • Intelligent Timer: Set your atmosphere's lifespan. In Rain’s timer doesn't just cut to silence; it features a custom-engineered crossfade that gently whispers the audio away so you stay asleep. • The Randomizer: Feeling indecisive? Tap the scribble to generate a unique, procedurally balanced environment instantly. • Standard Features: Supports background audio, lock screen controls (when the Mixer Mode is OFF), AirPlay and other necessary features for a meaningful experience. Explore every single feature for free. We believe in our experience, so we let you try the full canvas. If you fall in love with In Rain, a single Lifetime Unlock removes the 60-second trial interruption forever. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no ads - just infinite rain.

Screenshots

BARCS Trial4 screens
In Rain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BARCS Trial at none against In Rain's 1. BARCS Trial also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). In Rain's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. In Rain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BARCS Trial asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BARCS Trial ships an update every 3 weeks, In Rain every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BARCS Trial versus In Rain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBARCS TrialIn Rain
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Virginia (VA)Nishat Majid

In-app purchases

None

BARCS Trial

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

In Rain

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is BARCS Trial free?
BARCS Trial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is In Rain free?
In Rain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BARCS Trial or In Rain have ads?
Neither BARCS Trial nor In Rain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BARCS Trial or In Rain?
BARCS Trial ships an update every 3 weeks, and In Rain every 5 days. Most recently, BARCS Trial was updated on October 30, 2026 and In Rain on November 5, 2026.

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