Comparison

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) vs AeroMetry

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

AeroMetry

Features
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Bring the virtual skies directly to your iOS Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Dynamic Island. Whether you're flying an immersive long-haul or tracking your favourite virtual flights, AeroMetry keeps you plugged into live flight simulation networks without opening a browser. 1. Connect to your favourite online flight simulation network and file your flight plan. 2. Save your VATSIM CID or IVAO ID once in Settings or enter a callsign manually to track any pilot. 3. Activate the live tracker to monitor flight progress, altitude, groundspeed, and telemetry in real-time, right from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Designed natively with Apple's latest WidgetKit and ActivityKit frameworks, AeroMetry offers pixel-perfect telemetry, live progress tracks, and deeply customisable aesthetics, including your own background, text, and progress colours, to perfectly match your iOS device. NETWORK COMPATIBILITY: - Full data integration supporting live pilot and flight tracking on both the VATSIM® and IVAO® networks. - Save your ID for each network you fly on, AeroMetry automatically finds your active flight without typing a callsign, even if you're online on both at once. AeroMetry is an independent passion project. I am dedicated to making this the best possible tool for the flight simulation community! If you run into any issues, notice a bug, or have an idea for a great new feature, please submit your feedback directly via the support link on this page. Your input directly shapes the future of the app. AeroMetry is an independent third-party application. It is not affiliated with, authorised, maintained, sponsored, or officially endorsed by VATSIM Inc., IVAO, or any of their affiliates. All registered trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)3 screens
AeroMetry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AeroMetry at none against Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)'s shown. AeroMetry also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) ships an update every 4 months, AeroMetry every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) versus AeroMetry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)AeroMetry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperScott DodsonALEXANDRU CORNEL CHIREA

In-app purchases

None

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)

No in-app purchases

None

AeroMetry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) free?
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AeroMetry free?
AeroMetry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) or AeroMetry have ads?
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) shows ads; AeroMetry does not.
Which is updated more often, Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) or AeroMetry?
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) ships an update every 4 months, and AeroMetry every 6 days. Most recently, Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) was updated on October 9, 2026 and AeroMetry on September 21, 2026.

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