# Play with Snow vs Thunderstorm simulation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play with Snow at 100% against Thunderstorm simulation's 50%. Play with Snow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Thunderstorm simulation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 24 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play with Snow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thunderstorm simulation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Play with Snow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Play with Snow's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thunderstorm simulation's.

Play with Snow ships an update every 24 months, Thunderstorm simulation every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play with Snow | Thunderstorm simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-with-snow/id1443577789/reviews)** | [4.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulation/id1668589893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 29 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Izvalov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437172357) | [Yaroslav Novytskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668442756) |

## What reviewers say

### Play with Snow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-with-snow/id1443577789)

Control the visual appearance of falling snow on your screen. Customize snowflake colors and create swirling patterns with your finger. Share your unique snow designs with friends.

**Highlights:** Watch and control snowfall, Create whirlwinds with finger swipe, Change snowflake colors, Create beautiful patterns, Share snow patterns

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colorful snowflakes | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Play with Snow free?

Play with Snow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thunderstorm simulation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play with Snow or Thunderstorm simulation?

Play with Snow is rated higher. Play with Snow averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Thunderstorm simulation averages 4.5 from 27 ratings.

### Do Play with Snow or Thunderstorm simulation have ads?

Thunderstorm simulation shows ads; Play with Snow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Play with Snow or Thunderstorm simulation?

Play with Snow ships an update every 24 months, and Thunderstorm simulation every 7 months. Most recently, Play with Snow was updated on October 10, 2026 and Thunderstorm simulation on October 1, 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.*