# Thunderstorm Simulator vs happe

The clearest difference is price: happe at Free against Thunderstorm Simulator's $1.99. happe also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). Thunderstorm Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

happe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Thunderstorm Simulator ships an update every 4 months, happe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunderstorm Simulator | happe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulator/id1200949907/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happe-crowdsourced-happenings/id1580767228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 72 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Scott Dodson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033778296) | [Stages Live LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538576430) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### happe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happe-crowdsourced-happenings/id1580767228)

Discover and share local events, places, and artists in your community. This app allows anyone to contribute happenings, including live streams and pictures, to create a go-to resource for what's happening around town.

**Highlights:** Feature local happenings, Discover local places, Showcase local artists, Add and share events, Share live streams, Post pictures of events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunderstorm Simulator free?

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

### Is happe free?

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

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

happe is rated higher. Thunderstorm Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while happe averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Thunderstorm Simulator or happe have ads?

happe shows ads; Thunderstorm Simulator does not.

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

Thunderstorm Simulator ships an update every 4 months, and happe weekly. Most recently, Thunderstorm Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and happe on October 27, 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.*