Rainstick vs Cat's Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rainstick
Turn your phone into a virtual rainstick. Simply flip your device to initiate a rain sound effect. Adjust the tilt to control the speed and intensity of the falling rain.
- Virtual rainstick simulation
- Flip device to activate rain
- Tilt control for speed
- Realistic sound effects
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Volume up! Your phone is now a rainstick. Flip it to make the rain fall. Change the tilt to speed it up or slow it down
Cat's Time
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Transform screen time into playtime for your cat. Cat's Time offers 30+ interactive games designed to keep your feline friend engaged, active, and happy. WHY CATS LOVE IT Every game features animations and sounds that trigger natural hunting instincts. Watch your cat chase butterflies, catch fish, hunt bugs, and pounce on laser dots. 30+ INTERACTIVE GAMES Flying insects: Butterflies, mosquitoes, ants, spiders, grasshoppers, cicadas Water creatures: Fish, frogs Classic favorites: Laser dots, feathers, yarn balls, mice Nature elements: Leaves, flowers, sparrows, lizards Fun objects: Colorful balls, nuts, brushes, ropes FEATURES FOR CAT OWNERS Works perfectly on iPad and iPhone with a full-screen, immersive experience. Customizable settings let you adjust the game speed, number of objects, and sound effects to match your cat's preferences. A lock button prevents accidental exits during playtime. No interrupting ads or distractions. PERFECT FOR Indoor cats needing mental stimulation Rainy days when outdoor play isn't possible Keeping cats busy while you work from home Reducing boredom and unwanted behavior Bonding time with your cat Download now and start playing. Your cat will thank you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rainstick at Free against Cat's Time's $1.99. Rainstick also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Cat's Time's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). On 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
Rainstick is free to download; Cat's Time costs $1.99 up front. Cat's Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per 7 days. Rainstick asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rainstick ships an update every 12 months, Cat's Time every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rainstick | Cat's Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 191 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Millerd | Dmitry Barkovskiy |
In-app purchases
Rainstick
No in-app purchases
Cat's Time
- Premium for a week7 Days trial$1.597 Days
- Monthly premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
