Thunderstorm for Hue vs SonicHue Sync

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

SonicHue Sync: Pure Magic for Your Philips Hue Turn your living room into a concert hall, a chill lounge, or a vibrant party space. SonicHue Sync analyzes your music in real-time and transforms it into a breathtaking light show using your Philips Hue Entertainment system. Key Features: REAL-TIME SYNC: Feel every beat, drop, and melody with ultra-low latency synchronization. IMMERSIVE EFFECTS: Choose from a variety of visual effects designed for every mood—from high-energy party vibes to relaxing ambient glows. CUSTOM PALETTES: Design your own atmosphere. Select from curated color palettes or create your own to match your style. LIGHT ORDER MAPPING: Match your physical setup perfectly. Tell the app where your lights are for a truly directional experience. PRECISION CONTROL: Fine-tune the sensitivity to match your listening environment and musical taste. INSTANT TOGGLE: Control your entire room with a single tap. Turn sync on/off or adjust brightness instantly. BACKGROUND SYNC: Keep the party going. SonicHue Sync works even when your screen is locked or you're using other apps. Experience your music like never before. SonicHue Sync brings "Pure Magic" to your Philips Hue setup. DJ PERFORMANCE PANEL: Manually trigger custom visual effects on the fly like a DJ using the built-in touch performance pad. MIDI DEVICE SUPPORT: Plug and play your external MIDI keyboards or DJ controllers to orchestrate your lights physically (Pro Mode). ADVANCED COLOR DISTRIBUTION: Choose exactly how your custom colors behave—rotate them sequentially, flow them simultaneously across all lights, or keep them fixed. INDIVIDUAL LIGHT DIMMING: Swipe left or right on any connected light within the app to adjust its individual relative brightness without breaking the global sync. PRO EFFECT SYNTHESIZER: Shape the response curves of your lights as if you were using a professional audio synthesizer. Full ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelope controls let you design completely unique and customized lighting dynamics. Coming Soon: Multi-Bridge Connection Enhanced Gradient Light Features Note: Requires a Philips Hue Bridge and color-capable Hue lights with an Entertainment Area configured. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sonichue.app/privacy