# Botanicula vs Rain City

The clearest difference is rating: Botanicula at 4.6 against Rain City's 4.0. Botanicula also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 51%) and ratings volume (541 vs 72). Rain City's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and price ($1.99 vs $6.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Botanicula costs $6.99 and Rain City $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Botanicula holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Botanicula has 541 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Botanicula's written reviews are positive against 51% of Rain City's.

Botanicula ships an update every 2 months, Rain City every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Botanicula | Rain City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (541 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botanicula/id853706620/reviews)** | [4.0 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-city/id1371241818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **541** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 51.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 610 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Amanita Design s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213) | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) |

## What reviewers say

### Botanicula

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botanicula/id853706620)

Embark on a humorous adventure as five tree creatures on a quest to protect the last seed of their home tree from evil parasites. Explore over 150 detailed locations filled with funny animations and hidden bonuses, accompanied by award-winning music.

**Highlights:** Humorous adventure gameplay, Explore over 150 detailed locations, Hundreds of funny animations, Hidden bonuses, Award-winning music

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming and quirky characters
- 💎 Beautiful, imaginative visuals
- 🎨 Unique and creative art style
- 🎶 Fitting and soothing soundtrack
- 🕹️ Engaging and challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on older devices
- 🤯 Lack of clear instructions or guidance
- 🕰️ Some levels can feel tedious or repetitive
- 🧭 Difficulty navigating and getting lost in the world

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels, especially towards the end
- Inability to interact with key elements on some devices
- Save data loss or progress reset issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and content to extend the experience
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- Inclusion of a map or navigation system
- Difficulty options or accessibility features


### 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 Botanicula free?

Botanicula costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rain City free?

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

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

Botanicula is rated higher. Botanicula averages 4.6 out of 5 from 541 ratings, while Rain City averages 4.0 from 72 ratings.

### Do Botanicula or Rain City have ads?

Neither Botanicula nor Rain City shows ads.

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

Botanicula ships an update every 2 months, and Rain City every 9 days. Most recently, Botanicula was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rain City on September 21, 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.*