The Rainy Mood Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Rainy Mood in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Rainy Mood
The Insider’s Guide
Rain sounds for studying, sleeping and relaxing
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among focus apps, read from Rainy Mood’s own pages.
Made by Plain Theory · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Rainy Mood’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Rainy Mood’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 53 of the 69 other focus apps we grade
Rainy Mood plays looping rain and thunder for background noise while you work, study or sleep. The web version is free and plays one rain recording. A paid iPhone and iPad app adds four rain scenes with a sound mixer and a sleep timer.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Rainy Mood, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for a free rain sound in a browser tab
Rainy Mood plays looping rain and thunder, free on the web.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time, iOS app.
- 3
There is a free plan
The web version at rainymood.com is free to use.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
Web and iOS.
- 5
Free web player
Open the site and rain starts playing in the browser, with no account.
- 6
Four rain scenes in the app
The iOS app has Classic, Ocean, Countryside and Cafe scenes that can each be adjusted.
- 7
Sound mixer and sleep timer
The app lists a sound mixer and a sleep timer, and it can play alongside your music apps.
- 8
A 3.0 GPA, above 53 of 69
That is against the other focus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
Rainy Mood at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $4.99 one-time, iOS app
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS
- Made by
- Plain Theory
- Category
- Focus Apps
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for a free rain sound in a browser tab
Rainy Mood plays looping rain and thunder, free on the web. The iPhone and iPad app is $4.99 once and adds four scenes, a mixer and a sleep timer, but it is rain only, and there is nothing for Android, Mac or Windows.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | $4.99 once for the iOS app, with no subscription, which is under a year of the $3.99 monthly middle for focus apps. The web version costs nothing. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The web player is free for good with no account, and one person could live on it. The scenes, mixer and sleep timer sit in the paid app. |
| Features | C | It plays rain and does that fully: four scenes in the app, a mixer, a sleep timer and a randomiser so the loop is hard to spot. It is the narrowest kind of focus tool, with no timer or tasks. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. Open the page and the rain starts. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web plus iPhone and iPad, so it spans a computer and a phone. No Android app and no integrations. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Rainy Mood is for
- Fits if you want one rain sound and no sign-up
- Makes sense if you want to pay $4.99 once and not subscribe
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use Android, Mac or Windows apps, as only the web page and an iOS app exist
- Too light for focus work beyond sound: no timer or tasks outside a sleep timer
- Watch out: the iOS app needs a recent iOS version, listed as iOS 26.1 or later
- Watch out: the free web version plays one rain recording; the scenes and mixer cost $4.99
Good to know
Good for
- People who want one simple rain sound, free, in a browser tab
- iPhone users who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
- Masking office or household noise while studying or sleeping
Worth knowing
- No Android, Mac or Windows app is listed; the App Store entry says it is designed for iPad and not verified for macOS.
- It plays rain only, with no timer or task features beyond a sleep timer in the iOS app.
- The iOS app needs a recent iOS version (the listing says iOS 26.1 or later).
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4.99 one-time
To start. There is a free plan too
Rainy Mood has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time, iOS app.
The web player is free for good with no account, and one person could live on it.
Web
$0
Free rain sounds in the browser.
iOS app
$4.99
one-time, no subscription
Four customizable rain scenes (Classic, Ocean, Countryside, Cafe), sound mixer, sleep timer and free lifetime updates.
The free plan
The web version at rainymood.com is free to use.
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: Web and iOS
Rain sounds for studying, sleeping and relaxing. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, focus music.
It plays rain and does that fully: four scenes in the app, a mixer, a sleep timer and a randomiser so the loop is hard to spot.
- Free web player
- Open the site and rain starts playing in the browser, with no account.
- Four rain scenes in the app
- The iOS app has Classic, Ocean, Countryside and Cafe scenes that can each be adjusted.
- Sound mixer and sleep timer
- The app lists a sound mixer and a sleep timer, and it can play alongside your music apps.
- Large sample library
- The App Store listing cites 400+ thunder claps, cricket chirps, ocean waves and effects, with a randomizer so the sound does not loop obviously.
- Mixes with YouTube videos
- The site lists mixes of songs over rain, and says swapping youtube.com for rainymood.com in a video link makes your own mix.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Rainy Mood is made by Plain Theory.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
53/69
Other focus apps it is graded above
Rainy Mood's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 53 of the 69 other focus apps we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 42 of 69) and worst on features (C, above 3).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 70 focus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Rainy Mood’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 42 of 69
- BFree plan and trialAbove 43 of 69
- CFeaturesAbove 3 of 69
- BEase of useAbove 18 of 69
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 42 of 69
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
Rainy Mood sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. At $4.99, paid once, it costs less than the weekend it would take to replace, which is the argument for keeping it.
What you could not
- A library of sound you would have to license.
- A real app for iOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Rainy Mood’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Noisli, myNoise, A Soft Murmur, Dark Noise and Noizio
The 5 tools Rainy Mood is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Noisli
Free plan · from $10/mo
Ambient sound mixer with a session timer and text editor.
- Rainy Mood can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.
- 3.2GPA
myNoise
Free plan · from $10 one-time
Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators.
- Only myNoise lists an Android app.
- 3.0GPA
A Soft Murmur
Free plan · from $14.99/yr
Ambient sound mixer for the browser, iPhone and Android.
- Only A Soft Murmur lists an Android app.
- Rainy Mood can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 3.0GPA
Dark Noise
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Ambient noise app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with custom mixes.
- Only Rainy Mood lists a web app.
- Only Dark Noise lists a macOS app.
- 3.2GPA
Noizio
Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Ambient sound mixer for Mac, phones and the browser.
- Only Noizio lists macOS and Android apps.
- Noizio also covers Pomodoro timer.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Rainy Mood free?
Rainy Mood has a free plan. The web version at rainymood.com is free to use.
How much does Rainy Mood cost?
Rainy Mood lists 2 plans. Web: $0. iOS app: $4.99 one-time, no subscription.
What platforms does Rainy Mood work on?
Rainy Mood is available on Web and iOS.
Does Rainy Mood have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Rainy Mood is listed for Web and iOS.
Does Rainy Mood have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Rainy Mood is listed for Web and iOS.
Is Rainy Mood open source?
Rainy Mood is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes Rainy Mood?
Rainy Mood is made by Plain Theory.
What are the alternatives to Rainy Mood?
The closest alternatives to Rainy Mood in our directory are Noisli, myNoise, A Soft Murmur, Dark Noise and Noizio.
How does Rainy Mood compare with other focus apps?
Rainy Mood's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 53 of the 69 other focus apps we grade, and level with 9.
Could I make my own version of Rainy Mood?
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log. Rainy Mood sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Rainy Mood’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Rainy Mood's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Plain Theory. Prices change, so check rainymood.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Rainy Mood, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/rainy-mood
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Rainy Mood’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Rainy Mood is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Plain Theory. Prices and plans change: check rainymood.com before you buy.