Thunderstorm for LIFX vs Thunderstorm simulation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thunderstorm for LIFX
Create immersive thunderstorm experiences with synchronized light and sound effects for your smart home lighting. Customize rain intensity, lightning frequency, and ambient sounds to craft your perfect storm.
- Customizable thunderstorm light shows
- Synchronized rain and lightning effects
- Adjustable rain and thunder sounds
- Ambient background sound options
- Control over light color and brightness
- Zone control for targeted effects
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Summon a thunderstorm light show using your LIFX lights. Watch your lights pulse and flash to the sounds of a storm.* *Internet connection and LIFX account required THUNDERSTORMS • Strong Thunderstorm — Heavy rain with frequent lightning and thunder nearby Lights pulse quickly to the sound of heavy rain. Booming sounds of thunder accompany bright flashes of light. • Normal Thunderstorm — Steady rain with a full range of lightning and thunder Lights pulse to the sound of rain. The sound of thunder can be heard from various distances. The closer the lightning, the louder the sound, and the brighter the flashes of light! • Weak Thunderstorm — Light rain with occasional lightning and thunder far off Lights pulse slowly to the sound of light rain. Dim flashes of light are followed by soft sounds of thunder. • Passing Thunderstorms — Rain and lightning intensity changes as the storms pass Lights pulse and flash at different rates to correspond with the current strength of the storm. SETTINGS Sky • Change the color and brightness of your lights Rain • Toggle rain sound effects • Change rain audio: Default, Heavy, Steady, Light, On Tin Roof • Change rain volume • Toggle rain light effects • Toggle zone control • Change rain pulse rate: Default, Slow, Medium, Fast • Target lights for rain light effects • Change rain transition effects: Pulse, Fade Quickly, Fade Slowly • Change the color and brightness of the rain light effects Lightning/Thunder • Toggle thunder sound effects • Change thunder volume • Change delay lightning (Wireless audio delay offset) • Toggle delay thunder • Toggle lightning light effects • Target lights for lightning light effects • Change lightning transition effects: Random, Pulse, Fade Quickly, Fade Slowly, Flicker • Change lightning/thunder occurrence: Default, Never, Occasional, Normal, Frequent, Unreal • Change color and max brightness of the lightning light effects Passing Thunderstorms • Change starting storm for Passing Thunderstorms: Weak, Normal, Strong • Change cycle time for Passing Thunderstorms: 15m, 30m, 60m Background Sounds • Toggle background sounds: Birds, Cicadas, Crickets, Frogs • Change background sounds volume General • Change default end state: On, Off, Revert • Change sleep end state: On, Off, Revert • Select mode to automatically start when app opens • Choose time to automatically stop selected mode • Choose time to automatically restart selected mode when sleep timer ends, enabling recurring cycle LIGHTS / GROUPS Select one or more lights for your thunderstorm light show on the Lights/Groups tab. Choose a group that you set up using your LIFX app, or create a new group in the Thunderstorm for LIFX app. To edit an in-app group in the list, swipe the item to the left and tap the pencil icon. When you add, remove, or change lights, pull down the list to refresh. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Lightning on Demand — Start a storm and utilize the lightning buttons at the bottom of the screen for manual control. • Sleep Timer — Set a timer complemented with an audio fade-out feature. Choose the state of your lights after the timer ends with the Sleep End State setting. • Bluetooth and AirPlay Support — Connect to Bluetooth speakers directly, or connect to speakers with AirPlay using the Control Center. Adjust the Delay Light FX setting to offset any wireless audio delay. Please contact me at support@thunderstorm.scottdodson.dev if you experience any issues. I'd love to hear your thoughts and appreciate you taking the time to rate and review the app. I want to continue to improve Thunderstorm for LIFX and create a great experience for you and future users. Thank you! —Scott
Thunderstorm simulation
Experience the power of storms with this simulator. Create lightning with a tap, control rain and wind, or let the app run in automatic mode for a relaxing visual and auditory experience. Choose from three atmospheric locations.
- Create lightning with touch
- Realistic thunder and rain sounds
- Automatic storm simulation mode
- Control rain and wind
- Three scenic locations
- Ideal for relaxation and meditation
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This app is a simulator in which you create lightning with just a tap of your finger on the screen, along with realistic sounds of thunder and rain in the background. In automatic mode, the app itself simulates lightning and rain - all you have to do is watch! How to play: - Choose one of three locations (sunset, misty forest, night coast) - Tap on the screen and create lightnings - Control the rain, wind and owl sounds by tapping the corresponding icons at the bottom of the screen. - Turn on automatic mode - the button on the top right - and just admire the beauty of nature without pressing anything. Features: - Simple and intuitive interface - Ideal for relaxation and meditation - Realistic visual lightning effects and quality thunder and rain sounds. Attention: The application is created for entertainment and does not cause any harm! Enjoy the game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Thunderstorm simulation at Free against Thunderstorm for LIFX's $2.99. Thunderstorm simulation also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 2). Thunderstorm for LIFX's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Thunderstorm simulation is free to download; Thunderstorm for LIFX costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thunderstorm for LIFX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thunderstorm simulation has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
Thunderstorm for LIFX ships an update every 2 months, Thunderstorm simulation every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Thunderstorm for LIFX | Thunderstorm simulation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.4 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Dodson | Yaroslav Novytskyi |
Customer experience
Thunderstorm for LIFX
Thunderstorm simulation
In-app purchases
Thunderstorm for LIFX
No in-app purchases
Thunderstorm simulation
No in-app purchases
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