# RunPee vs Thunderstorm for Hue

The clearest difference is price: RunPee at Free against Thunderstorm for Hue's $2.99. RunPee also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 55%). Thunderstorm for Hue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

RunPee is free to download; Thunderstorm for Hue costs $2.99 up front. RunPee sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Thunderstorm for Hue asks for nothing beyond the download.

RunPee ships an update every 2 months, Thunderstorm for Hue every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RunPee | Thunderstorm for Hue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runpee/id450326239/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **522** | — |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#177** |
| Size | 81 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [polyGeek](https://appshunter.io/developer/450326242) | [Scott Dodson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033778296) |

## What reviewers say

### RunPee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runpee/id450326239)

Never miss a crucial movie scene again. This app identifies optimal times for bathroom breaks during films, providing summaries of missed content and alerts for post-credit scenes. It's designed for discreet use in theaters with silent notifications.

**Highlights:** Optimal bathroom break times, Summaries of missed scenes, Post-credit scene alerts, Silent vibration notifications, Dark theme for theater use, Available in 42 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Donation | $0.49 | one-time |
| 7 Peecoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Peecoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thumbs Up for Your Peep | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Peecoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Peecoins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fist Bump for Your Peep | $2.99 | one-time |
| 28 Peecoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 40 Peecoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| A high-five for your Peep | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| A hug for your Peep | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Peecoin | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely useful app for movie-goers
- 🚀 Accurate and timely movie information
- 💡 Innovative features like pee times and post-credits info
- 👍 Helpful for managing bathroom breaks without missing important scenes
- 👍 Detailed movie summaries during breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with notifications and alerts
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
- 💰 Complaints about recent monetization changes

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading new movie information
- Vibration/alert issues on certain devices
- User interface problems on larger iPhone screens

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Ability for users to submit pee times
- More customization options


### Thunderstorm for Hue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-for-hue/id1126491070)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Create immersive thunderstorm experiences with your Philips Hue lights. Customize rain and lightning effects, sounds, and background ambiance for a personalized storm show. Perfect for relaxation or adding atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Simulate various thunderstorm intensities, Customize rain and lightning effects, Adjust rain and thunder sounds, Control light colors and brightness, Set background ambient sounds, Manual lightning control, Sleep timer with recurring cycles

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RunPee free?

RunPee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thunderstorm for Hue free?

Thunderstorm for Hue costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RunPee or Thunderstorm for Hue have ads?

Neither RunPee nor Thunderstorm for Hue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RunPee or Thunderstorm for Hue?

RunPee ships an update every 2 months, and Thunderstorm for Hue every 3 months. Most recently, RunPee was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thunderstorm for Hue on October 24, 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.*