# Rainlayer > Explore and program a rain soundscape, with noise masking tools and AirPlay 2. Canonical product page: [Rainlayer](https://taptanium.com/apps/rainlayer). App ID: `rainlayer`. Source language: en-US. Reviewed 2026-10-28. ## Why choose Rainlayer Taptanium editorial guidance: Choose Rainlayer when you want to shape where the rain surrounds you and how it masks your surroundings. Explore an artfully arranged rain landscape, find a harmonious mix, or program a Rain Journey that moves through it for you. - Exploration is a central part of the listening experience: move through rain ambiences with smooth transitions, or program a path with Rain Journey instead of keeping one fixed mix. - Noise Scan can choose rain to mask surrounding noise, and the Noise Shape Mixer adds white, pink or brown noise. These are practical options for tailoring the background to your environment, without a promise to eliminate every distraction. - AirPlay 2 extends listening beyond headphones and into rooms at home. Lock Screen controls, a fade-out timer, optional ending gong, Night Tint and Low Power Mode support different listening routines. Streaming to ordinary speakers does not by itself reproduce the intended headphone 3D effect. ## Differences from other Taptanium apps - **Rainy:** Choose Rainlayer for an explorable rain landscape, programmed journeys, Noise Scan, colored-noise blending and AirPlay 2. Choose Rainy for illustrated rain scenes with added nature sounds and music, including two free starting scenes. Both offer subscriptions; Rainy also explicitly lists a one-time Plus option. Do not infer a Rainlayer one-time option without checking its current store terms. [Read Rainy information](https://taptanium.com/apps/rainy/index.md). - **Sleep Better Fan:** Both list white, pink and brown noise controls. Rainlayer builds its experience around rain and exploring a rain landscape. Sleep Better Fan builds its experience around four kinds of recorded fan. Choose the sound you actually prefer. [Read Sleep Better Fan information](https://taptanium.com/apps/sleep-better-fan/index.md). [Rainy vs Rainlayer comparison](https://taptanium.com/apps/comparisons/rainy-vs-rainlayer.md) ## Published capabilities Sounds: Rain, White noise, Pink noise, Brown noise. - Noise Scan analyzes surrounding noise to choose masking rain - Noise Shape Mixer - Rain Journey programs a route through the soundscape - Sleep timer and optional timer-end gong - AirPlay 2 - Lock Screen controls - Night Tint and Low Power Mode ## Production quality World-class production quality: pristine, crystal-clear genuine nature recordings in 3D, masterfully recorded and mastered, seamlessly looped, and free of human-made noise intrusions. Developer statement, clarified 2026-10-28. This is Taptanium’s quality claim, not an independently measured ranking. ## Listening in 3D For the intended immersive 3D experience, listen with stereo headphones. The sound can seem to come from the space around you rather than inside your head: birds around you, a river ahead, or rain falling all around. Speakers can play the audio too, but ordinary speakers generally do not reproduce the intended headphone 3D effect. Results with specialized spatial-audio speakers depend on the device and setup; no specific speaker compatibility is verified here. Developer statement, clarified 2026-10-28. ## Exploring the rain landscape Rainlayer’s rain ambiences are artfully arranged across an explorable rain landscape. Move the virtual microphone in different directions to transition smoothly between different rainy areas. The recordings blend into harmonious, coherent mixes, creating the feeling of moving naturally from one kind of rain ambience to another. Developer statement, clarified 2026-10-28. ## Recording locations across the nature-audio collection The nature recordings were made around the world, including Hawaii and the Joshua Tree Desert in the United States, Germany and Denmark, among other places. These are examples across the nature-audio collection, not a location claim for every scene or app. Developer statement, clarified 2026-10-28. ## Purchase and availability Offers subscriptions. Look up current pricing and purchase options in the App Store. Purchase model confirmed by Taptanium on 2026-10-28. Only Rainlayer and Rainy offer subscriptions in this portfolio; the other apps have a premium one-time purchase model. [Check current local pricing and purchase terms in the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6744941675). The listing was verified in the US; other storefronts may differ. Supported device families in this source: iPhone, iPad. Listed minimum iOS version: 15.0. Check the current store listing for compatibility with your device. ## App Store description Complete App Store description, verbatim. Source: [public listing](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6744941675), version 4.5, en-US, checked 2026-10-28. ### Published App Store text By Franz Bruckhoff, creator of Thunderspace, Windy & Co., trusted by millions for superior experiences Immerse yourself in lifelike rain audio like never before. Rainlayer's genuine 3D rain recordings and cutting-edge technology create an instant escape from daily noise, delivering a premium audio sanctuary wherever you are. And now, in every room of your home. KEY BENEFITS Sleep & Relaxation • Fall asleep faster and transform restless nights into a more peaceful nighttime atmosphere • Immersive high-quality rain audio for headphones • Unwind with gentle rain that helps you feel more at ease Focus & Productivity • Cut through mental noise, clear your mind, make smarter decisions • Stay in the zone with distraction-free ambient rain • Create your ideal focus environment, anytime, anywhere • Block distractions and sharpen your focus Mental Reset & Mindfulness • Escape the noise and settle into mindful stillness with truly natural sound • Reset your mind after back-to-back meetings • Replace unwanted habits with calming, soothing sounds of rain • Reduce distractions and create a sense of mental stillness • Reboot quickly and boost your performance KEY FEATURES • Genuine 3D rain recordings from real-life nature: AI-free, never synthetic • Noise Scan: Rainlayer analyzes the noise around you and plays the rain that masks it best • Noise Shape Mixer: Blend white, pink or brown noise into the rain to mask even more of the world around you • Taptanium™-certified audio, mastered to perfection • Rain Journey: Program a path through the rainy landscape and listen to a journey • Seamless Exploration: Intuitive mixing with smooth, natural transitions between soundscapes • Infinite Play: Loop your favorite rainscape endlessly for uninterrupted calm, sleep or work • Sleep Timer: Gently fade out to ease into peaceful sleep or end your session • Timer-End Gong: Choose a gentle tone to close out your timer • AirPlay 2: Stream rain to every room in your home • Lock Screen Controls: Manage your soundscape without unlocking your phone • Night Tint: Shift Rainlayer to a warm orange glow for evening sessions • Low Power Mode: Rainlayer rests its 3D landscape to save energy, and the rain plays on • Headphone-Optimized: Deep, immersive 3D sound for noise masking and tranquility • Cutting-edge technology & excellence by Taptanium™ Research Get Rainlayer now and discover how genuine world-class rain audio can transform your sleep, focus, and productivity. Terms of Service: https://taptanium.com/tos ## Sources and further reading First-party product information, with dated sources. Editorial guidance connects published capabilities to listening preferences; it is not an independent product test. An unmentioned feature is unknown, not absent. Use the official App Store links for current local prices and availability. - [Rainlayer public App Store listing](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6744941675): en-US, version 4.5, checked 2026-10-28. - [Rainy public App Store listing](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1214691833): en-US, version 3.2, checked 2026-10-28. - [Sleep Better Fan public App Store listing](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id895207364): en-US, version 3.0.4, checked 2026-10-28. - [Rainlayer developer product page](https://taptanium.com/apps/rainlayer): first-party clarification date 2026-10-28. - [Rainlayer agent index](https://taptanium.com/apps/rainlayer/llms.txt): Entry point for this app. - [Portfolio selection guide](https://taptanium.com/apps/index.md): Choose by the user’s actual preference. Optional, only for an interaction task: [WebMCP browser guide](https://taptanium.com/webmcp.md). A text-only reader can answer from this document without WebMCP.