# Shadowmatic vs Rain City

The clearest difference is rating: Shadowmatic at 4.8 against Rain City's 4.0. Shadowmatic also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 51%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 72). Rain City's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Shadowmatic costs $3.99 and Rain City $1.99 up front. Shadowmatic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Rain City asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadowmatic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowmatic has 2.1K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Shadowmatic's written reviews are positive against 51% of Rain City's.

Shadowmatic ships an update every 2 months, Rain City every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowmatic | Rain City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026/reviews)** | [4.0 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-city/id1371241818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 51.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 388 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TRIADA Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/775888029) | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowmatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to cast recognizable silhouettes. Explore unique environments with captivating music and stunning visuals. Discover unexpected shapes and solve mind-bending puzzles.

**Highlights:** Rotate abstract objects, Create recognizable silhouettes, Stunning visuals, Relaxing gameplay, Unique thematic environments, Assistant button for hints

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 Hint-Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Other Worlds" chapter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Hint-Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 Hint-Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Hint-Points | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that exercise the mind
- 🎶 Soothing background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Precision issues with controls, especially for complex puzzles
- 🤔 Unclear objectives at times, making it difficult to understand what the desired solution is
- ⏱️ Frustration when getting stuck on a puzzle for a long time
- 👀 Difficult for left-handed players due to the positioning of the controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices, especially newer iPad models
- Progress not saving properly, causing players to lose progress

**Requested features**

- More levels and new puzzle types to keep the game fresh
- Ability to save progress and resume puzzles
- Option to mirror the game screen for left-handed players
- Hints that provide more useful guidance, not just the final solution


### Rain City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-city/id1371241818)

Embark on a bizarre and exciting adventure as a cat searching for his sister in the perpetually rainy Rain City. Explore a mysterious world, solve puzzles, gather clues, and uncover the truth behind the endless rain.

**Highlights:** Story-driven adventure, Puzzle solving, Character interaction, Minigames, Memory and observation challenges, Picture book-like graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art and graphics
- 📚 Engaging story and plot twists
- 🧩 Clever and challenging puzzles
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎧 Atmospheric sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Clunky and frustrating controls
- 👾 Difficult and unwelcome arcade mini-games
- ❓ Illogical or trial-and-error puzzles
- 🗣️ Poor or nonsensical English translation
- 📱 Small screen interaction issues

**Reported bugs**

- Character gets stuck on objects/walls
- Cat disappears in drain, blocking progress
- Boss battle controls not working with controller
- Automatically sent out of jail camera room
- Bug preventing progress in jail section (apple for rat)

**Requested features**

- Add a skip option for arcade games
- Improve character movement and controls
- Add a hint system for puzzles
- Improve English translation quality
- Add Thai language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowmatic free?

Shadowmatic costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Rain City free?

Rain City costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadowmatic or Rain City?

Shadowmatic is rated higher. Shadowmatic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Rain City averages 4.0 from 72 ratings.

### Do Shadowmatic or Rain City have ads?

Neither Shadowmatic nor Rain City shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowmatic or Rain City?

Shadowmatic ships an update every 2 months, and Rain City every 9 days. Most recently, Shadowmatic was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rain City on October 26, 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.*