Thunderstorm for Hue vs AdLib
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thunderstorm for Hue
Create immersive thunderstorm experiences with your Philips Hue lights. Customize rain and lightning effects, sounds, and background ambiance for a personalized storm show. Perfect for relaxation or adding atmosphere.
- Simulate various thunderstorm intensities
- Customize rain and lightning effects
- Adjust rain and thunder sounds
- Control light colors and brightness
- Set background ambient sounds
- Manual lightning control
- Sleep timer with recurring cycles
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Summon a thunderstorm light show using your Philips Hue lights. Watch your lights pulse and flash to the sounds of a storm.* *Hue Bridge or Hue Bridge Pro 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 base 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 • Change rain pulse rate: Default, Slow, Medium, Fast • Target lights for rain light effects • Change rain transition effects: Pulse, Fade Quickly, Fade Slowly • Change color and brightness of 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, Flicker, Flash, Pulse, Fade Quickly, Fade Slowly • Change lightning/thunder occurrence: Default, Never, Occasional, Normal, Frequent, Unreal • Change color and max brightness of 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 the Philips Hue app, or create a new zone in the Thunderstorm for Hue app. To edit a zone 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 Hue and create a great experience for you and future users. Thank you! —Scott
AdLib
Discover local events, restaurants, and entertainment tailored to your interests. Plan outings effortlessly with personalized recommendations and an interactive map. Find hidden gems and plan complete experiences.
- Personalized recommendations
- Event discovery
- Restaurant finder
- Interactive city map
- Plan saving
- Nearby activity suggestions
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Discover Your City with AdLib Life is happening all around you and AdLib makes sure you never miss it. AdLib is the personalized local discovery app that helps you find the best events, restaurants, entertainment, and experiences happening nearby. Whether you're planning a date night, meeting friends for dinner, looking for live music, exploring a new city, or simply wondering, "What should I do today?" AdLib makes discovering local life effortless. Forget endless searching across multiple apps. AdLib brings everything together in one beautifully personalized experience, helping you discover, plan, and enjoy unforgettable moments. Personalized Discovery No two people experience a city the same way. That's why AdLib delivers recommendations tailored to your interests, location, and schedule. Whether you're interested in: • Live music and concerts • Festivals and community events • Restaurants and cafés • Bars and nightlife • Arts and culture • Outdoor adventures • Sports and fitness • Family-friendly activities • Classes and workshops • Seasonal events • Hidden local gems AdLib helps you discover experiences you'll actually love. Explore What's Happening Near You Browse a constantly updated feed of local events and experiences happening today, tonight, this weekend, and beyond. Use our interactive map to explore your city visually, discover what's nearby, and uncover places you may have never found otherwise. Filter by category, interest, or location to quickly find exactly what you're looking for. Whether you're staying close to home or exploring somewhere new, AdLib helps you experience more of every city. Plan in One Tap Found the perfect event? Simply tap Add It to save it to your plans and organize your next adventure in seconds. No screenshots. No forgotten links. No searching again later. Just simple planning that keeps everything in one place. Complete the Experience Great nights don't begin and end with a single event. After you've chosen an experience, AdLib recommends nearby restaurants, bars, cafés, and complementary activities so you can build an entire outing—from dinner before the show to drinks afterward. Because the best memories aren't just about where you go—they're about everything that happens along the way. Discover More Together Whether you're planning a spontaneous night out, celebrating a special occasion, entertaining visiting friends, or exploring your hometown like a tourist, AdLib helps you discover experiences worth sharing. From hidden neighborhood gems to the city's biggest events, there's always something happening—and AdLib helps you find it. Why You'll Love AdLib • Personalized recommendations based on your interests • Discover local events, concerts, festivals, and entertainment • Find nearby restaurants, cafés, bars, and nightlife • Explore your city with an interactive map • Filter experiences by category and location • Save plans instantly with Add It • Discover nearby recommendations that complement your plans • Explore new neighborhoods and hidden gems • Stay inspired with fresh experiences every day Your City, Personalized Every city has a story. AdLib helps you discover yours. Whether you're searching for something to do tonight, planning your weekend, exploring a new destination, or simply looking for inspiration close to home, AdLib makes local discovery personal, effortless, and exciting. Download AdLib today and discover the people, places, and experiences waiting just around the corner. Discover. Plan. Experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AdLib at Free against Thunderstorm for Hue's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
AdLib is free to download; Thunderstorm for Hue costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Thunderstorm for Hue | AdLib |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Scott Dodson | Adlib |
Customer experience
Thunderstorm for Hue
AdLib
In-app purchases
Thunderstorm for Hue
No in-app purchases
AdLib
No in-app purchases
Questions
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