# Rain Rain Sleep Sounds vs Lightning Simulator

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Simulator at none against Rain Rain Sleep Sounds's shown. Rain Rain Sleep Sounds's advantage is ratings volume (136K vs 101) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rain Rain Sleep Sounds sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Lightning Simulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rain Rain Sleep Sounds against 4.8 for Lightning Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rain Rain Sleep Sounds has 136K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Rain Rain Sleep Sounds's written reviews are positive against 87% of Lightning Simulator's.

Rain Rain Sleep Sounds ships an update every 3 months, Lightning Simulator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain Rain Sleep Sounds | Lightning Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-rain-sleep-sounds/id478687481/reviews) | [4.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-simulator/id930358531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 86.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Gostony](https://appshunter.io/developer/360071874) | [Foxbit Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919379298) |

## What reviewers say

### Rain Rain Sleep Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-rain-sleep-sounds/id478687481)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Drift off to sleep faster with a vast library of high-quality, endless ambient sounds. Mix and match sounds, save your favorite combinations, and utilize features like a fade-out timer and bedtime reminders for a better night's rest.

**Highlights:** 100+ high-quality endless sounds, Mix and match sounds with individual volume control, Save favorite sound combinations, Fade-out timer, Bedtime reminder, Oscillator for dynamic soundscapes, Soften feature to adjust tone

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rain Rain Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Rain Rain Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Rain Rain Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Rain Rain Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Rain Rain Premium - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Rain Rain Premium (Annual) | $35.99 | per year |
| One Sound Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sounds of Summer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nature Sounds Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Memories of Home | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weather Sounds Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌧️ Excellent variety of high-quality rain and nature sounds
- 👍 User-friendly interface with easy sound mixing and customization
- 💤 Helps users fall asleep quickly and sleep soundly
- 🕰️ Useful timer and fade-out features
- 🎁 Generous free content with occasional free premium sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium sounds and subscription model can be expensive for some users
- 🔊 Volume levels can sometimes be inconsistent or too loud
- 🔁 Some sounds may feel repetitive or looped after extended use

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- Reported issues with volume levels changing unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Expand free sound library with more variety
- Add custom sound mixing and creation tools
- Improve volume controls and fade-in/fade-out functionality
- Introduce a one-time purchase option for premium content


### Lightning Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-simulator/id930358531)

Simulate a lightning storm with visual effects using your device's backlight and LED flash, accompanied by realistic thunder audio. Customize storm distance and set sleep timers for a unique ambiance.

**Highlights:** Backlight and LED flash simulation, Realistic thunder audio, 5 unique storm types, Customizable storm distance, Adjustable sleep timers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storm Expansion Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rain Rain Sleep Sounds free?

Rain Rain Sleep Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lightning Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rain Rain Sleep Sounds or Lightning Simulator?

Rain Rain Sleep Sounds and Lightning Simulator are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 136K and 101 ratings respectively.

### Do Rain Rain Sleep Sounds or Lightning Simulator have ads?

Rain Rain Sleep Sounds shows ads; Lightning Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rain Rain Sleep Sounds or Lightning Simulator?

Rain Rain Sleep Sounds ships an update every 3 months, and Lightning Simulator every 4 months. Most recently, Rain Rain Sleep Sounds was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lightning Simulator on August 6, 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.*