# Lightning Simulator — Experience the Storm

> Simulates lightning storms with visual and audio effects for relaxation. (iPhone/iPad app by Foxbit Software Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-simulator/id930358531 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Foxbit Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919379298)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 101 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-simulator/id930358531/reviews.md

## What is Lightning Simulator?

This is for all the lightning lovers out there. Turn your room into a thunderstorm.

Lightning plays immersive thunderstorm soundscapes and syncs the light to the thunder:
the screen dims to black, then pulses and flashes with every rumble — and on the loudest
strikes, fires the camera flash like real lightning. Set the storm's distance and the
thunder trails the flash, just as it does in a real storm. Best experienced in a dark
room, with the screen and camera flash exposed and the audio through speakers or
headphones.

Made to fall asleep to. A sleep timer gently fades the audio and light to black instead
of cutting out, so it never jolts you awake.

FREE
• The Starter Storm, full flash + thunder experience
• Storm distance (flash-to-thunder delay)
• Sleep timer with a gentle fade-out

LIGHTNING PRO — one-time purchase, yours forever
• Every storm — all six soundscapes
• Immersion modes — screen-only, soft ambient glow, and warm-to-cool lightning color
• Haptic thunder — feel every strike
• Storm control — strike intensity and an approaching-storm mode
• Gapless playlists with seamless crossfade
• A StandBy / Lock Screen storm clock widget
• Longer overnight sleep timers
• Save custom presets

No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Everything runs on-device.

Already bought the old Storm Expansion? Tap Restore, you're upgraded to Lightning Pro
for free.

Relax and unwind, Go ahead, Enjoy the Storm.

## Key features

- Backlight and LED flash simulation
- Realistic thunder audio
- 5 unique storm types
- Customizable storm distance
- Adjustable sleep timers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storm Expansion Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-simulator/id930358531/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Terrific app

*2025-04-23, version 2.32*

I deeply enjoy this app. It helps me get to sleep at night. 
But there is a bugfix required for the timer. The numbers on the timer dials are not visible so it’s pure guesswork when it comes to setting the timer.

### 5/5 — Super good

*2021-03-11, version 2.31*

The best, Sounds just like Spettra’s Weather Simulator in Roblox

### 5/5 — Coolest app ever :)

*2020-12-20, version 2.31*

I love the sound of the realistic lighting, thundering and rain noises. It's quite calming. Those of you reading this review, I recommend this app to you if you like natural sounds etc.

### 4/5 — Awesome! But...

*2020-10-13, version 2.31*

Awesome app, very realistic!
Very high quality sounds and lights + integrated flashlight simulating lightning are brilliantly incorporated, well done !!

“A must have for thunder enthusiasts!”

Pros: 
- Awesome sounds
- Very realistic lights using both screen and flashlight! Close your eyes, and you are in a marvelous thunderstorm!
- You can choose the storm distance 

Cons:
- Loops too fast and abruptly, would appreciate a better transition (smoother, like an infinite smooth loop ♾ )
- Timer settings bug not always showing on screen 

Thanks, and keep up the awesome work 😉

Sleep tight 😴 ⛈⛈

### 5/5 — Great Atmosphere creator.

*2020-07-08, version 2.31*

Love turning it on and listening to music or just talk with my friends. It makes me feel like I am in a sunroom on a dark night watching a storm.

### 5/5 — Muito bom

*2020-03-20, version 2.30*

Gostei muito, podia existir a opção de deixar só o flash do celular, ou só a tela, mas atendeu as expectativas!

### 5/5 — Really helps

*2020-03-09, version 2.30*

I have a hard time sleeping and zoo far using this app along with another is great for me ..thank you for the app!!

### 3/5 — Comment

*2020-02-23, version 2.30*

It’s a great App. however, I think the thunder should come after the lightning to make the App. more realistic.

### 5/5 — Nice and calm

*2020-02-21, version 2.30*

Love it helps a lot was looking for something Togo with rain this app had thunder and lightning

Very Nice!!

### 5/5 — 🤯

*2020-02-08, version 2.30*

This is the best Lightning app and no adds!! 
It’s Great

## Frequently asked questions about Lightning Simulator

### What does this app do?

This app simulates a lightning storm using your device's backlight and LED flash, combined with realistic thunder audio. It's designed to help users relax, sleep, or create a unique ambiance.

### What are the key features?

Key features include simulating lightning with your device's light, providing beautiful thunder audio, offering 5 unique storm types, allowing customization of storm distance, and including adjustable sleep timers.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This allows users to enhance their experience or unlock additional features.

### How can I use this app for relaxation?

The simulated lightning storms and thunder audio are designed to create a calming atmosphere. You can use the adjustable sleep timers to help you drift off to sleep or simply unwind after a long day.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.00 — 2026-08-02

Lightning is rebuilt from the ground up.

• A modern, immersive redesign — and full iPad support
• Immersion modes: screen-only, ambient glow, and warm–cool lightning color (Pro)
• Haptic thunder — feel every strike (Pro)
• Storm control: strike intensity + an approaching-storm mode (Pro)
• Gapless playlists with seamless crossfade (Pro)
• A StandBy / Lock Screen storm clock widget (Pro)
• A gentler sleep timer that fades audio and light to black
• Save custom presets (Pro)

Bought the Storm Expansion before? Tap Restore — you're now Lightning Pro, free.

### 2.32 — 2022-04-28

Bug fixes and other improvements

### 2.31 — 2020-03-29

Minor Maintenance Fixes

### 2.30 — 2017-10-31

Updated for iPhone X!

### 2.20 — 2017-09-19

Updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X

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