# Guns and Explosions vs Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)

Guns and Explosions and Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Guns and Explosions's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)'s. Guns and Explosions also leads on ratings volume (245 vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0.0). Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 Guns and Explosions against 4.6 for Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guns and Explosions has 245 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Guns and Explosions's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)'s.

Guns and Explosions ships an update every 13 months, Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guns and Explosions | Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guns-and-explosions/id474827394/reviews)** | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulator-wads/id1482707561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 50 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magi Ent](https://appshunter.io/developer/472588749) | [Scott Dodson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033778296) |

## What reviewers say

### Guns and Explosions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guns-and-explosions/id474827394)

Experience a vast collection of realistic gun and explosion sound effects. Trigger a variety of weapon sounds and powerful detonations with a simple tap. Ideal for creative projects or simply for entertainment.

**Highlights:** Realistic gun sounds, Explosion sound effects, Variety of weapons, High-quality audio, Animated buttons

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Realistic sound effects
- 👍 Highly immersive experience
- 💯 Awesome app
- 😄 Fun for kids
- 💥 Explosive sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

-  intrusive ads
- 🔇 No sound
- 🤷‍♂️ Buttons do nothing
- 👎 Not realistic sounds
- 😒 Boring

**Reported bugs**

- Ads blocking sound effects
- App makes no sound
- Buttons do not produce sound

**Requested features**

- More guns
- Add more sounds like missile launchers, bombs, explosions, and guns
- Add more war sounds


### Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulator-wads/id1482707561)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guns and Explosions free?

Guns and Explosions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) free?

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guns and Explosions or Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)?

Guns and Explosions is rated higher. Guns and Explosions averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Guns and Explosions or Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) have ads?

Both Guns and Explosions and Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guns and Explosions or Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)?

Guns and Explosions ships an update every 13 months, and Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) every 4 months. Most recently, Guns and Explosions was updated on November 6, 2026 and Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) on November 7, 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.*