Comparison

MindRest vs Rain Synth

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

Head to head
About

MindRest

Features
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MindRest – Your Personal Sound Sanctuary Unwind, focus, or drift into deep sleep with MindRest, the ultimate ambient sound mixer. Choose from a wide range of soothing sounds, mix them to create your perfect atmosphere, and play your personalized scenes for a set duration. Key Features: • Custom Sound Mixing: Combine multiple sounds to create unique relaxing experiences. • Save Your Scenes: Save your favorite mixes and revisit them anytime. • Timed Playback: Set a timer for meditation, focus sessions, or sleep. • Relax Anywhere: Create the perfect ambient environment wherever you are. Whether you want to concentrate, meditate, or simply relax, MindRest gives you full control over your sound environment. Transform your space into a personal sanctuary with just a few taps. MindRest Pro helps you focus and relax with curated ambient sounds. Monthly Subscription – $1.99 / month Yearly Subscription – $19.99 / year Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Rain Synth

Features
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Free with no ads. RainSynth helps you to fall asleep with realtime soundscapes and white noise. Shape the sound by dragging the glowing cursor across the pad, or let dynamic motion take you through an ever-changing ambience. Six synthesisers. One gesture. • RainSynth — layered rainfall with variable intensity and texture • ForestSynth — filtered natural noise with woodland character • FireSynth — crackling warmth from soft embers to a roaring blaze • OceanSynth — coastal soundscape from distant shore to crashing surf • BreathSynth — guided breathing with a slow, resonant rhythm from subtle background to deep practice • NoiseSynth — sculpted noise across the full spectrum, from warm brown rumble to white noise to crisp violet air Features: • 100% free. No ads. No in-app purchases • Real-time audio synthesis — every sound is generated live, never repeated • XY pad control — drag to shape intensity and texture simultaneously • Dynamic mode — hands-free slow wander through the soundscape • Sleep timer — auto fade-out from 30 minutes to 4 hours • Reactive visuals — the interface responds to every drop, crackle, and wave in real time • Three preset positions per synth for quick access • Dark minimal UI designed for nighttime use Privacy: No data collected, no accounts, no tracking.

Screenshots

MindRest4 screens
Rain Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rain Synth at none against MindRest's 2. Rain Synth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MindRest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rain Synth asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindRest ships an update every 9 days, Rain Synth every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
MindRest versus Rain Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindRestRain Synth
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAMIAN MIKOLAJCZAKKaine Shutler

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MindRest

Subscriptions2
  • MindRest Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • MindRest Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year
None

Rain Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MindRest free?
MindRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rain Synth free?
Rain Synth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MindRest or Rain Synth have ads?
MindRest shows ads; Rain Synth does not.
Which is updated more often, MindRest or Rain Synth?
MindRest ships an update every 9 days, and Rain Synth every 4 days. Most recently, MindRest was updated on October 30, 2026 and Rain Synth on October 25, 2026.

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