# Light vs Thunderstorm Simulator

The clearest difference is price: Light at Free against Thunderstorm Simulator's $1.99. Light also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0.0). Thunderstorm Simulator's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 63%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Light is free to download; Thunderstorm Simulator costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Thunderstorm Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Light's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thunderstorm Simulator's.

Light ships an update monthly, Thunderstorm Simulator every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Thunderstorm Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-painter/id1139784330/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulator/id1200949907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 55 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LEDVANCE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1134909799) | [Scott Dodson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033778296) |

## What reviewers say

### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-painter/id1139784330)

Enhance your photos with unique light effects and custom messages. Choose backgrounds, paintbrushes, and colors to create personalized images for social media, greeting cards, or smartphone wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Add light effects to photos, Select backgrounds from templates or own photos, Choose from various paintbrushes and colors, Adjust brush size, Add custom messages, Save and share creations, Undo/erase unwanted edits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thunderstorm Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulator/id1200949907)

Create a personalized thunderstorm experience with adjustable rain, thunder, and lightning effects. Customize sound volumes, lightning occurrences, and light colors to relax or fall asleep. Includes a sleep timer and options for background nature sounds.

**Highlights:** Adjustable rain sounds and volume, Customizable thunder and lightning occurrences, Screen or camera flash lightning effects, Background nature sounds, Sleep timer with fade-out, Keep Awake mode, Lightning on Demand control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thunderstorm Simulator free?

Thunderstorm Simulator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Light or Thunderstorm Simulator?

Thunderstorm Simulator is rated higher. Light averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Thunderstorm Simulator averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Light or Thunderstorm Simulator have ads?

Neither Light nor Thunderstorm Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light or Thunderstorm Simulator?

Light ships an update monthly, and Thunderstorm Simulator every 4 months. Most recently, Light was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thunderstorm Simulator on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*