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To cancel, rotate the dial to zero and press \"CANCEL.\"\n- Screen Display: Tap anywhere on the screen outside the buttons to enjoy an uncluttered rain view.\n- 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).\n\n\n--- Paid version ---\nUnlock more features with the paid version:\n\n- Pricing: $4.99 (price may vary based on country, region, and time of year)\n- Ad-free Experience\n- Extended Timer: Set a timer for up to 12 hours. (Note: Pausing functionality may be limited when the device is locked)\n\n--- Notes on paid version---\n- Billing occurs through your Apple ID account.\n- No cancellations or refunds are permitted.","facts":{"developer_id":820239814,"developer_url":"https://www.codepaint.app/post/raindrops-app-rain-sounds-bgm-and-visual-effects","first_released":"2015-05-01T07:39:18Z","support_url":"https://www.codepaint.app/contact","privacy_url":"https://www.codepaint.app/privacy-policy","website_url":"https://www.codepaint.app/post/raindrops-app-rain-sounds-bgm-and-visual-effects","app_version":"1.3.114","release_notes":"Performance improvements","rating_current_version":4.74899,"rating_count_current_version":247,"star_counts":[6,2,6,20,212],"genres":["Health & Fitness","Weather"],"languages":["EN","JA"],"content_advisories":null,"device_families":["iphone","ipad","ipod"],"chart":null},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-20T16:10:13.439Z","catalog_read_at":"2026-10-13T09:47:53.922Z","reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-14T04:48:53.694Z","summary_written_at":"2026-10-12T04:01:57.324Z","placed_at":"2026-10-11T01:51:56.608Z","scored_at":"2026-10-21T10:58:12.586Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"Minimal rain sound player with falling raindrop visuals, rain type choices and a sleep timer.","what_is":"Raindrops is a minimalistic player that plays rain sounds with calming visual effects of falling raindrops. 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