# iBest vs Thunderstorm simulation

The clearest difference is rating: iBest at 5.0 against Thunderstorm simulation's 4.5. iBest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Thunderstorm simulation's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

iBest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thunderstorm simulation has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iBest ships an update every 3 weeks, Thunderstorm simulation every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBest | Thunderstorm simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibest/id527924895/reviews)** | [4.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulation/id1668589893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 42 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [neXtworks Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/442929472) | [Yaroslav Novytskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668442756) |

## What reviewers say

### iBest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibest/id527924895)

Control your home's entertainment, lighting, and climate systems with this universal remote app. It offers comprehensive multi-zone control and scenario management for integrated smart home setups. Requires a specific smart home system to function.

**Highlights:** Multi-terminal A/V streaming control, A/V library browsing, Multi-zone lighting control, Curtain and motor control, Air conditioning control, Scenario management, User authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thunderstorm simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulation/id1668589893)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBest free?

iBest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thunderstorm simulation free?

Thunderstorm simulation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBest or Thunderstorm simulation?

iBest is rated higher. iBest averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Thunderstorm simulation averages 4.5 from 27 ratings.

### Do iBest or Thunderstorm simulation have ads?

Thunderstorm simulation shows ads; iBest does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBest or Thunderstorm simulation?

iBest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Thunderstorm simulation every 7 months. Most recently, iBest was updated on October 4, 2026 and Thunderstorm simulation on October 1, 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.*