Comparison

Infinite Storm vs Lightning Simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Infinite Storm

Create personalized soundscapes with over 100 different rain and ambient sounds. Mix and layer sounds like thunder, wind, and nature to aid sleep, study, or relaxation. Premium features offer unlimited downloads and individual sound control.

Highlights
  • 100+ diverse rain and ambient sounds
  • Customizable sound layering
  • Adjustable sound level controls
  • Downloadable featured sounds
  • Sleep timers
  • Slick rain animations
  • Premium sound quality and cloud sync
Features
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Infinite Storm gives you a constant storm to help you sleep, study, relax or provide you a way to hide your tinnitus and let you rest! We have been on the App Store for 12 years! Let the storm carry you away. Infinite Storm wraps you in rich, immersive rain and nature soundscapes — your perfect companion for deep sleep, focused work, or pure relaxation. Whether you struggle to fall asleep, need to block out distractions, or simply want a calming backdrop to your day, Infinite Storm delivers beautifully crafted audio that transforms any environment into a peaceful retreat. • SLEEP DEEPER — Drift off faster with continuous rain, thunder, and nature sounds designed to quiet a busy mind • FOCUS & CONCENTRATE — Create the perfect ambient backdrop for studying, working from home, or deep work sessions • RELAX & UNWIND — Melt away stress with soothing soundscapes that calm your nervous system naturally • BLOCK OUT NOISE — Mask disruptive background noise whether you're in a noisy apartment, office, or traveling • BEAUTIFUL SIMPLICITY — Clean, intuitive design that gets out of your way so you can just... breathe SOUNDS INCLUDE: ~ Heavy Rain Sounds, Rain on Tin Roof, Thunder Storms, Light Rain, Forest Sounds, Birds, Rain on a Window, Beach Sounds and Waves, Wind through trees, Fan, White Noise, Lullaby’s, Wind Chimes, Meditation Sounds, Hail Storms, Waterfalls, Streams, Long Ambience, Rainforests, Caves, Airplanes, Rain on Concrete, Dark Noise, Pink Noise, Fireplace, Cat Purring. Set a sleep timer so the sounds fade out after you drift off, keeping your battery life intact through the night. Infinite Storm is perfect for: • Light and heavy sleepers alike • Students and remote workers • Meditation and mindfulness practice • Parents settling restless children • Anyone who finds comfort in the sound of rain Download Infinite Storm and let nature do what it does best — restore your calm.

About

Lightning Simulator

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
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This is for all the lightning lovers out there. Turn your room into a thunderstorm. Lightning plays immersive thunderstorm soundscapes and syncs the light to the thunder: the screen dims to black, then pulses and flashes with every rumble — and on the loudest strikes, fires the camera flash like real lightning. Set the storm's distance and the thunder trails the flash, just as it does in a real storm. Best experienced in a dark room, with the screen and camera flash exposed and the audio through speakers or headphones. Made to fall asleep to. A sleep timer gently fades the audio and light to black instead of cutting out, so it never jolts you awake. FREE • The Starter Storm, full flash + thunder experience • Storm distance (flash-to-thunder delay) • Sleep timer with a gentle fade-out LIGHTNING PRO — one-time purchase, yours forever • Every storm — all six soundscapes • Immersion modes — screen-only, soft ambient glow, and warm-to-cool lightning color • Haptic thunder — feel every strike • Storm control — strike intensity and an approaching-storm mode • Gapless playlists with seamless crossfade • A StandBy / Lock Screen storm clock widget • Longer overnight sleep timers • Save custom presets No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Everything runs on-device. Already bought the old Storm Expansion? Tap Restore, you're upgraded to Lightning Pro for free. Relax and unwind, Go ahead, Enjoy the Storm.

Screenshots

Infinite Storm4 screens
Lightning Simulator2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Simulator at 4.7 against Infinite Storm's 2.6. Lightning Simulator also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 15). Infinite Storm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lightning Simulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Infinite Storm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightning Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Simulator has 102 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 87% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Infinite Storm ships an update every 3 weeks, Lightning Simulator every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Infinite Storm versus Lightning Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfinite StormLightning Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (15 ratings)4.7 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews — better86.8% of reviews
Number of ratings15102 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam WareFoxbit Software Ltd.

Customer experience

Infinite Storm

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews266 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.9%

Lightning Simulator

All ratings101 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative5.3%

Bugs and requests

Infinite Storm

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sounds cutting out or not playing as expected
  • Timer not working properly
  • Difficulty accessing or restoring purchased content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save custom sound profiles
  • More nature sound options (e.g. wind, birds)
  • Improved timer functionality and volume controls
  • Compatibility with older devices

Lightning Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Infinite Storm

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightning Simulator

One-time2
  • Storm Expansion Pack$1.99
  • Lightning Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Infinite Storm free?
Infinite Storm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightning Simulator free?
Lightning Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Infinite Storm or Lightning Simulator?
Lightning Simulator is rated higher. Infinite Storm averages 2.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Lightning Simulator averages 4.7 from 102 ratings.
Do Infinite Storm or Lightning Simulator have ads?
Neither Infinite Storm nor Lightning Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Infinite Storm or Lightning Simulator?
Infinite Storm ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lightning Simulator every 4 months. Most recently, Infinite Storm was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lightning Simulator on November 1, 2026.

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