# Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) vs LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) at 4.6 against LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile's 3.6. Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)'s written reviews are positive against 58% of LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) ships an update every 4 months, LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) | LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulator-wads/id1482707561/reviews)** | [3.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightlink-lightshows-mobile/id1594605748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **57.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Scott Dodson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033778296) | [Steve Sodemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594605750) |

## 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


### LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightlink-lightshows-mobile/id1594605748)

Create custom, song-specific light shows for your Nanoleaf panels by connecting your Spotify Premium account. Experience concert-quality lighting designed by professionals, going beyond basic sound reactivity.

**Highlights:** Custom song-specific light shows, Connects Spotify Premium, Professional lighting designer programming, Works with Nanoleaf Aurora, Canvas, Shapes, and LINES, Immersive concert-quality experience, Beyond sound-reactive or screen mirroring

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LightLink Premium | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile free?

LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) or LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile?

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) is rated higher. Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile averages 3.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) or LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile have ads?

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) shows ads; LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) or LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile?

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) ships an update every 4 months, and LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile every 6 months. Most recently, Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) was updated on November 3, 2026 and LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile on November 3, 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.*