# Thunderstorm Simulator vs Thunderstorm simulation

Thunderstorm Simulator and Thunderstorm simulation both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Thunderstorm Simulator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thunderstorm simulation's. Thunderstorm Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0.0 vs 15.0). Thunderstorm simulation's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (27 vs 2). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Thunderstorm Simulator against 4.5 for Thunderstorm simulation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thunderstorm simulation has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Thunderstorm Simulator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thunderstorm simulation's.

Thunderstorm Simulator ships an update every 5 months, Thunderstorm simulation every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunderstorm Simulator | Thunderstorm simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulator/id1200949907/reviews)** | [4.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulation/id1668589893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 72 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott Dodson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033778296) | [Yaroslav Novytskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668442756) |

## 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


### Thunderstorm simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulation/id1668589893)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunderstorm Simulator free?

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

### Is Thunderstorm simulation free?

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

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

Thunderstorm Simulator is rated higher. Thunderstorm Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Thunderstorm simulation averages 4.5 from 27 ratings.

### Do Thunderstorm Simulator or Thunderstorm simulation have ads?

Thunderstorm simulation shows ads; Thunderstorm Simulator does not.

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

Thunderstorm Simulator ships an update every 5 months, and Thunderstorm simulation every 7 months. Most recently, Thunderstorm Simulator was updated on September 23, 2026 and Thunderstorm simulation on September 12, 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.*