# Clima vs Lightning Storm Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clima at none against Lightning Storm Simulator's 2. Clima also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lightning Storm Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Clima ships an update every 7 months, Lightning Storm Simulator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clima | Lightning Storm Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Size | 66 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Salar Umer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864004861) | [Qvyshift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536442361) |

## What reviewers say

### Clima

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clima-live-weather/id6758357560)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightning Storm Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-storm-simulator/id6762096274)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halloween Sound Effects | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clima free?

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

### Is Lightning Storm Simulator free?

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

### Do Clima or Lightning Storm Simulator have ads?

Lightning Storm Simulator shows ads; Clima does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clima or Lightning Storm Simulator?

Clima ships an update every 7 months, and Lightning Storm Simulator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Clima was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lightning Storm Simulator on October 28, 2026.

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