Comparison

Raindrops vs Lycka

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

Head to head
About

Raindrops

Immerse yourself in the calming sound and visuals of rain with this minimalistic player. Control the rain's intensity, enjoy a sleep timer, and focus on tasks or relaxation. An optional paid version offers an ad-free experience and extended timer functionality.

Highlights
  • Soothing rain soundscapes
  • Calming visual effects
  • Adjustable rain intensity
  • Built-in sleep timer
  • Background playback
  • Ad-free paid version
Features
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Raindrops is a minimalistic player designed to immerse you in the soothing sound of rain, accompanied by calming visual effects of falling raindrops. Gain a sense of control over the rain: it falls or stops as you play or pause the player. Use Raindrops to unwind, concentrate on tasks, or drift into a restful sleep. A built-in sleep timer ensures the rain stops when you're off to dreamland. --- Ideal Uses --- - Focusing during exam preparation - Soothing yourself to sleep - Shifting your mood to spark creativity ----- Features ----- - Sound Control: Simply tap the play-pause button to toggle the rain sound. - Visual Effects: The rain visuals change depending on whether the player is in play or pause mode. The sky's brightness also shifts gradually as you continue using the app. - Rain Type: Tap the droplet icon to choose from "Heavy," "Light," or "Hood" rain types. - Sleep Timer: Rotate the dial and press "SET" to initiate the sleep timer. The rain sound will stop after the set time. To cancel, rotate the dial to zero and press "CANCEL." - Screen Display: Tap anywhere on the screen outside the buttons to enjoy an uncluttered rain view. - Background Play: Raindrops will keep playing even when the app is in the background, allowing you to multitask (as long as the other app doesn't require sound). --- Paid version --- Unlock more features with the paid version: - Pricing: $4.99 (price may vary based on country, region, and time of year) - Ad-free Experience - Extended Timer: Set a timer for up to 12 hours. (Note: Pausing functionality may be limited when the device is locked) --- Notes on paid version--- - Billing occurs through your Apple ID account. - No cancellations or refunds are permitted.

About

Lycka

Features
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Lycka (ライカ)の公式アプリです。 【概要】 ■ アプリ上から24時間いつでも予約が可能。 指名予約にも対応しているので担当スタッフのスケジュールを確認してからの予約が可能です。 ■ クーポン お得なクーポンが配信されます。ネット予約時にクーポン利用での予約も可能なので来店時もスムーズに施術頂けます。 ■ スタッフが施術したスタイルを掲載 前もって画像を確認しておけばスムーズなオーダーが可能です。 ■ マイページ機能 予約状況の確認やキャンセルがマイページ上から行えます。スタッフの登録が出来るので前もって担当者を登録しておけばマイページからスムーズな指名予約が可能です。又、マイページにお気に入りのヘアカタログを登録出来るので来店時に画像を見せるだけでイメージを伝えることが出来るので安心です。

Screenshots

Raindrops2 screens
Lycka2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lycka at none against Raindrops's 1. Lycka also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Raindrops's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 38 months). On price 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. Raindrops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lycka asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raindrops ships an update every 4 days, Lycka every 38 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Raindrops versus Lycka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaindropsLycka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (247 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings247 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 38 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodepaint Inc.fusagoro tanaka

Bugs and requests

Raindrops

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Rain sounds repeat every 20 seconds with a banging sound
  • Ads suddenly appear during use
  • Rain sound volume is too low
  • Sudden loud ads
  • App has been acting up
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  • Cannot select rain types after update
  • Rain strength not responding
  • Background audio playback not working
  • Ads appear every time the app is opened

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add thunder sounds
  • Add frog sounds
  • Add sounds of rain hitting an umbrella
  • Add option for heavier rain
  • Add background audio playback support
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  • Add option to adjust background brightness
  • Add option to freely adjust rain intensity
  • Add more rain sound variations
  • Add option to stop timer mid-use
  • Add thunder sound option
  • Add option for thunderstorm
  • Add option for ball sounds at start/end of meditation
  • Add option for longer timer settings

Lycka

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Raindrops

One-time1
  • Paid version$4.99
None

Lycka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raindrops free?
Raindrops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lycka free?
Lycka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Raindrops or Lycka have ads?
Raindrops shows ads; Lycka does not.
Which is updated more often, Raindrops or Lycka?
Raindrops ships an update every 4 days, and Lycka every 38 months. Most recently, Raindrops was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lycka on November 1, 2026.

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