# meteor night vs Thunderstorm simulation

The clearest difference is rating: Thunderstorm simulation at 4.4 against meteor night's 3.2. Thunderstorm simulation also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 65 months). meteor night's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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.

Thunderstorm simulation holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of meteor night's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thunderstorm simulation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

meteor night ships an update every 65 months, Thunderstorm simulation every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | meteor night | Thunderstorm simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteor-night/id553773544/reviews) | **[4.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-simulation/id1668589893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **55.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 65 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guillaume Ardaud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016302969) | [Yaroslav Novytskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668442756) |

## What reviewers say

### meteor night

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteor-night/id553773544)

Experience a unique night sky simulation with randomly generated celestial views. Relax and enjoy the tranquility of a virtual night, counting shooting stars as they appear. Perfect for unwinding and escaping the everyday.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated night skies, Meditative and relaxing experience, Shooting star simulation, Simple, intuitive interface, Suitable for all ages

**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 meteor night free?

meteor night 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, meteor night or Thunderstorm simulation?

Thunderstorm simulation is rated higher. meteor night averages 3.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Thunderstorm simulation averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.

### Do meteor night or Thunderstorm simulation have ads?

Thunderstorm simulation shows ads; meteor night does not.

### Which is updated more often, meteor night or Thunderstorm simulation?

meteor night ships an update every 65 months, and Thunderstorm simulation every 7 months. Most recently, meteor night was updated on November 1, 2026 and Thunderstorm simulation 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.*