# Pocket Storm — Ambient Thunderstorm Audio

> Dynamic, ever-changing thunderstorm ambient audio player for relaxation and focus. (iPhone/iPad app by Zarfhome Software Consulting.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-storm/id547095034 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zarfhome Software Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/457956106)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 28 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Korean, European Spanish, Japanese
- Released: 2012-09-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-storm/id547095034/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Storm?

Pocket Storm is an environmental audio player which streams an hour-long, ever-changing thunderstorm.

It starts with a calm summer night. Soon you’ll hear thunder in the distance, then wind and a spatter of rain. After half an hour you’ll be in the thick of the storm. By the end of the hour it will have faded into the night again. Then the cycle begins again.

Pocket Storm is not like other environmental audio apps. Every thunderstorm is different! Wind, rain, thunder — even chirping crickets — every sound is chosen from a library, with subtle variations of pitch and timing. The Pocket Storm weaves these elements into a tapestry of sound which will never repeat.

- A storm that approaches, surrounds you, and then drifts away.
- Elegant, uncluttered interface.
- Set the storm’s duration anywhere from a sixty-minute monster down to a five-minute squall...
  ...or hold the skies in place, and listen to the same weather for as long as you want.
- Listen with headphones...
  ...or send audio to an AppleTV or other AirPlay device on your wireless network.
- Runs as a background audio app.
- Never-ending, ever-changing soundscape generated right on your iOS device.
  ...(No Internet connection required!)

Pocket Storm is also available for your new Apple TV. It's a joint iOS/tvOS purchase – buy either version and you can download both!

All the sounds in Pocket Storm's library are Creative Commons licensed audio samples from Freesound.org.

Use the Pocket Storm for white noise, tuning out distractions; for relaxation, meditation, or going to sleep. Tune your desert to rain, or your city street to chirping crickets.

## Key features

- Dynamic, evolving thunderstorm soundscapes
- Customizable storm duration (5 mins to 1 hour)
- Continuous playback or fixed weather
- Elegant, uncluttered interface
- Offline functionality (no internet required)
- Background audio playback
- AirPlay support

## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-storm/id547095034/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A nice little ambient noise generator from the great Andrew Plotkin

*2025-09-20*

No ads! No ai! No crypto! No tracking! No upsell to a premium subscription! Just randomized nature and rain sounds, for free. If I have a complaint it’s that I often do feel aware of the artifice of it – that I am hearing sound files from different locations fade in and out rather than a wholly organic soundscape. Still, I enjoy chilling out to this and find myself using it often.

### 5/5 — A perfect storm in your pocket

*2022-08-25*

Pocket Storm might be one of the most used apps on my phone. A brilliant piece of programming for that “every-thundercrash-is-different” field recording gap in your life, with each instance its own perfect storm.

### 5/5 — Unbeatable!!!

*2021-07-30*

I’ve tried so many ambient sound apps, but this one is the absolute best for storm sounds! It doesn’t loop so I don’t get bored with it or annoyed by it. I have chronic pain and anxiety, and this has become my daily go to relaxation tool! To the creators and developers, thank you for all the time and effort that you gave to this project! I truly appreciate all your hard work!

### 5/5 — newest update no longer works on Iphone 6

*2019-06-28*

ok, had an okd version and silly
me, decided to update to the
newest version. Big Mistake.
no longer works, even with the
reinstall thing, reboot and so on.
Using ios 9.2.1

### 5/5 — Pocket Storm

*2016-05-23*

This is the best app on my iPod touch.
It really helps me to calm down if i am stressed out a lot.
And I found it barely uses any power at all.
Well done to the developers of this superb app.

### 5/5 — Love this!

*2016-02-24*

Truly THE PERFECT STORM

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2014-11-02*

I use it daily. Not sure I would ever get much sleep without it.

### 2/5 — Meh

*2014-10-17*

Good idea. I just wish the rain actually sounded like rain. Love the idea of a developing storm, but the stock audio used to generate the "storms" are abysmally bad. Naturespace's thunderstorm recording "sheltered" is light years better in sound quality.

### 5/5 — Love this soundscape!

*2014-01-17*

I really like how this slowly builds a very natural, full-throated storm, in a non-repetitive or 'predictable' way.  I use it to sleep in distracting sound environments, and my wife uses it to focus on writing.

### 1/5 — One Star Because Zero Is Not An Option

*2013-12-05*

I was so excited to purchase this today - but now I am so disappointed! What could have been an amazing rain/storm experience, has been totally spoiled by loud insect/frog noises, and badly simulated wind. It's difficult to listen to and relax, and I had to shut it off. I found it stressful and unrealistic. I have never experienced a storm where the crickets are louder than the thunder! I greatly regret parting with my money - especially when there are so many apps out there that profess to doing a similar thing. Perhaps a version without the fake wind and nerve-wracking creature noises? Until that is an option, do not waste your money, as I did. :|

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Storm

### What is Pocket Storm?

Pocket Storm is an ambient audio player that generates a unique, hour-long thunderstorm soundscape. It's designed to help users relax, focus, or fall asleep with its dynamic and evolving natural sounds.

### How long is the thunderstorm in Pocket Storm?

The primary thunderstorm cycle lasts for one hour, starting calm, building to a peak, and then fading away. You can also set the duration to be as short as five minutes or listen to a fixed weather pattern indefinitely.

### Does Pocket Storm require an internet connection?

No, Pocket Storm generates its soundscapes directly on your iOS device, meaning it does not require an internet connection to function. This makes it ideal for use anywhere, anytime.

### Can I use Pocket Storm for other sounds besides thunderstorms?

While the primary focus is thunderstorms, the app allows you to tune your environment to specific sounds like rain or chirping crickets, drawing from a library of Creative Commons licensed audio samples.

### What devices is Pocket Storm available on?

Pocket Storm is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is also available for Apple TV, and purchasing one version grants access to both iOS and tvOS versions.

### How often is Pocket Storm updated?

The app was last updated on October 8, 2025, to version 1.7.8. This indicates a history of ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the price of Pocket Storm?

Pocket Storm is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features and the joint iOS/tvOS download.

### What is the age rating for Pocket Storm?

Pocket Storm has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's content is considered appropriate for young children and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.8 — 2025-10-08

Updated for iOS 26.
Added phase icons for the iOS Now Playing widget.

### 1.7.7 — 2024-10-08

Updated for iOS 18.
Alternate dark-mode app icon.

### 1.7.6 — 2024-01-19

Updated for iOS 17.

### 1.7.5 — 2022-12-25

Updated for iOS 16 and new device sizes.

### 1.7.4 — 2021-12-27

Updated for iOS 15 and new device sizes.

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