Rain Étude

Support

We’re happy to help. Most questions are answered below; if not, write to us at support@rainetude.info and include your iPhone model and iOS version.

Frequently asked questions

It’s raining but the app hears only a few drops

Open a window or bring your iPhone closer to where drops land — a windowsill, an umbrella or a metal roof work best. Raise “Drop sensitivity” in Settings or with the slider during a session. Heavy wind noise can mask small drops.

The app seems to play itself when there is no rain

Run “Calibrate speaker and microphone” in Settings in a quiet room. It teaches the app how its own music sounds to the microphone. In headphones this never happens — and the sound is cleaner too.

Can I use it when it’s not raining?

Yes. Choose Studio Rain for recorded rain scenes that run through the same live detector, or Finger Rain to make drops by tapping the screen. A dripping tap or fingers on a table also work with the microphone.

How do I play an étude with a different ensemble?

Open the étude in the Archive and tap “Play with another ensemble”. The same drops are re-orchestrated; you can switch back to the original at any time.

How do I share an étude?

Open the étude and tap “Stories video” for a vertical video, or “Audio” for the music file. Both open the standard iOS share sheet.

Why does the app ask for my location?

Only to check with Apple Weather whether it’s raining nearby and to name your études after your city. It’s optional and approximate. See the privacy policy.

The session stopped during a phone call

Calls interrupt audio on iPhone. When the call ends the session resumes; if it can’t, your étude is kept up to that moment.

Is Rain Étude free?

Yes. Everything is included: all six ensembles, unlimited sessions and archive, re-orchestration and video export. No ads, no subscriptions.

Requirements

iPhone with iOS 17 or later. The Live Activity requires iOS 17 on a supported iPhone.