# Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) vs HOLD Please

The clearest difference is ads: HOLD Please at none against Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)'s shown. Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) ships an update every 3 months, HOLD Please every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) | HOLD Please |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulator-wads/id1482707561/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott Dodson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033778296) | [David Mickey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506246434) |

## What reviewers say

### Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulator-wads/id1482707561)

Create a personalized thunderstorm experience to aid relaxation and sleep. Customize rain intensity, thunder frequency, lightning effects, and background sounds. Includes a sleep timer with audio fade-out.

**Highlights:** Customizable thunderstorm types, Adjustable rain and thunder sounds, Toggleable lightning effects, Background ambient sounds, Sleep timer with fade-out, Bluetooth and AirPlay support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HOLD Please

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-please/id1506501215)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) free?

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HOLD Please free?

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

### Do Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) or HOLD Please have ads?

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) shows ads; HOLD Please does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) or HOLD Please?

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) ships an update every 3 months, and HOLD Please every 4 months. Most recently, Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) was updated on September 23, 2026 and HOLD Please on September 8, 2026.

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