Thunderstorm simulation vs Hoop Artisan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Hoop Artisan
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The application that enables you to control and customize your hoops. - Synchronize up to 7 hoops and poi - Access 100+ modes - Draw your own custom modes - Create choreographies
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hoop Artisan at none against Thunderstorm simulation's shown. Hoop Artisan also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Thunderstorm simulation ships an update every 7 months, Hoop Artisan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thunderstorm simulation | Hoop Artisan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yaroslav Novytskyi | Matthieu Garrigues |
In-app purchases
Thunderstorm simulation
No in-app purchases
Hoop Artisan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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