Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) vs Thunderstorm simulation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)
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.
- Customizable thunderstorm types
- Adjustable rain and thunder sounds
- Toggleable lightning effects
- Background ambient sounds
- Sleep timer with fade-out
- Bluetooth and AirPlay support
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Summon a thunderstorm on your smart device. Relax and fall fast asleep to the sounds of rain and thunder. The camera flashes when lightning strikes. THUNDERSTORMS • Strong Thunderstorm — Heavy rain with frequent lightning and thunder nearby • Normal Thunderstorm — Steady rain with a full range of lightning and thunder • Weak Thunderstorm — Light rain with occasional lightning and thunder far off • Passing Thunderstorms — Rain and lightning intensity changes as the storms pass Rain • Toggle rain sound effects • Change rain audio: Default, Heavy, Steady, Light, On Tin Roof • Change rain volume Lightning/Thunder • Toggle thunder sound effects • Change thunder volume • Change delay lightning (Wireless audio delay offset) • Toggle delay thunder • Toggle lightning light effects • Change lightning transition effects • Change lightning/thunder occurrence: Default, Occasional, Normal, Frequent Passing Thunderstorms • Change starting storm for Passing Thunderstorms: Weak, Normal, Strong • Change cycle time for Passing Thunderstorms: 15m, 30m, 60m Background Sounds • Toggle background sounds: Birds, Cicadas, Crickets, Frogs • Change background sounds volume ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Sleep Timer — Set a timer with a gradual audio fade-out. • Bluetooth and AirPlay Support — Connect to Bluetooth speakers directly, or connect to speakers with AirPlay using the Control Center. Adjust the Delay Lightning setting to offset wireless audio delay. Please contact me at support@thunderstorm.scottdodson.dev if you experience any issues. I'd love to hear your thoughts and appreciate you taking the time to rate and review the app. I want to continue to improve Thunderstorm Simulator and create a great experience for you and future users. Thank you! —Scott *Ad-free version: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thunderstorm-simulator/id1200949907
Thunderstorm simulation
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.
- 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
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This app is a simulator in which you create lightning with just a tap of your finger on the screen, along with realistic sounds of thunder and rain in the background. In automatic mode, the app itself simulates lightning and rain - all you have to do is watch! How to play: - Choose one of three locations (sunset, misty forest, night coast) - Tap on the screen and create lightnings - Control the rain, wind and owl sounds by tapping the corresponding icons at the bottom of the screen. - Turn on automatic mode - the button on the top right - and just admire the beauty of nature without pressing anything. Features: - Simple and intuitive interface - Ideal for relaxation and meditation - Realistic visual lightning effects and quality thunder and rain sounds. Attention: The application is created for entertainment and does not cause any harm! Enjoy the game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) at every 3 months against Thunderstorm simulation's every 7 months. Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) also leads on iOS requirement (13.0.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) against 4.5 for Thunderstorm simulation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 27 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) ships an update every 3 months, Thunderstorm simulation every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) | Thunderstorm simulation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better | 4.5 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Dodson | Yaroslav Novytskyi |
Customer experience
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)
Thunderstorm simulation
In-app purchases
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)
No in-app purchases
Thunderstorm simulation
No in-app purchases
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