# Just Rain vs Thunderstorm Sounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Just Rain at 66% against Thunderstorm Sounds's 0%. Just Rain also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Thunderstorm Sounds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Rain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thunderstorm Sounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Just Rain holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Rain has 174 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Just Rain's written reviews are positive against 0% of Thunderstorm Sounds's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Rain | Thunderstorm Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-rain/id669287925/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-sounds/id6470330113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 22 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ROBYSOFT, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/359321435) | [Jose Sapon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833571607) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Rain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-rain/id669287925)

Experience a calming audiovisual rain simulator. Adjust rain intensity with a simple drag, enjoy stereo audio panning, and a visual rain display. Perfect for relaxation, meditation, study, or as a sleep aid.

**Highlights:** Adjustable rain intensity, Stereo audio panning, Visual rain simulation, Wander mode for changing intensity, Sleep timer, Monochrome mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extended Features | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Soothing and calming rain sounds
- 🎨 Beautiful and minimalist design
- 🔊 Good audio quality
- 🕰️ Useful clock feature
- 🔍 Detailed control over rain intensity and direction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Audio stops when app is in background
- ⏱️ Sleep timer not working as expected
- 🔋 Drains battery when app is open
- 🛑 Inability to purchase extended features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not opening on some devices
- Purchased features not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Allow audio playback in background
- Implement reliable sleep timer
- Add more sound options (e.g. thunder, wind)
- Improve compatibility with larger screens and iPads
- Provide widget or lock screen integration


### Thunderstorm Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-sounds/id6470330113)

This app offers a variety of natural, calming thunderstorm and rain sounds to aid relaxation, sleep, meditation, and focus. Users can control elements like thunder and lightning, set timers, and choose from different rain sound variations to create a peaceful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Variety of thunderstorm and rain sounds, Aids sleep and reduces insomnia, Promotes relaxation and reduces stress, Useful for meditation and yoga, Customizable thunder and lightning, Sleep timer functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Rain free?

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

### Is Thunderstorm Sounds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Just Rain or Thunderstorm Sounds?

Just Rain is rated higher. Just Rain averages 4.2 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Thunderstorm Sounds averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Just Rain or Thunderstorm Sounds have ads?

Thunderstorm Sounds shows ads; Just Rain does not.

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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.*