Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) vs Mini Chess
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 mobile 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
Mini Chess
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Mini Chess is an innovative chess game designed specifically for Apple Watch, offering strategic gameplay on a compact 5x5 board. Key Features: • Compact Board: Specially designed 5x5 board for watch display • Smart AI: Three difficulty levels from beginner to advanced • Easy Controls: Touch to move, green hints for valid moves • Immersive Experience: Smooth animations and haptic feedback • Theme Options: Multiple board themes to choose from • Dual Language: Full English and Chinese support Gameplay: • Classic chess rules • Undo move support • Real-time turn indicators • Quick game restart • Switch AI between black and white Perfect for quick chess matches anytime, anywhere. Whether you're commuting, taking a break, or just waiting, enjoy a quick game of chess right on your wrist. Download now and start your strategic battles!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) at Free against Mini Chess's $0.99. Mini Chess's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On in-app purchases and device support 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
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) is free to download; Mini Chess costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) ships an update every 4 months, Mini Chess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) | Mini Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Dodson | 鹏飞 侯 |
In-app purchases
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)
No in-app purchases
Mini Chess
No in-app purchases
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