Comparison

Lightning Storm Simulator vs Blixtra

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

Head to head
About

Lightning Storm Simulator

Features
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Lightning Storm Simulator generates dynamic thunderstorms with visual and sound feedback! Start the app and lightning will strike in front of your eyes, illuminating the whole room. For extra realism, use with speakers and LED flash. Features: • LED and screen lightning visualization • Dynamic simulator parameters • Custom background sound ambients • Custom lightning color • Raindrop visualization • Presets • Timer Background ambients: • Light rain • Pouring rain • Rain on window • Rain on car Background ambient effects: • Campfire • Howling wind • Birds chirping • Night owl • Frogs • Crickets in the evening • Cat purring • Wind chimes - Works with Bluetooth external speakers and headphones - Works offline - no network connection required Storms can be generated using multiple parameters such as background ambient sound, thunder frequency, color of the lightning as well as duration of the lightning. Lightning is shown using screen colors (more realistic effect but requires darker environment) or with LED flash (amazingly powerful effect). You can set the color and duration of thunder strikes, the background sounds and set the timer. If you prefer only sounds to be heard, you can disable lightning or even the other way around. New storm background sounds as well as thunder sound effects are being constantly added. Why use Lightning Storm Simulator? - Insomnia therapy (drift to sleep easily with the soothing rain sounds) - Stress therapy (relax and forget about your worries - thunder sounds will make you feel safe and secure) - Fun (playing with different settings and producing awesome lightning in your dark room) - Meditation (focus and mindfulness, reduce stress) - Pet care (desensitize/calm your dog or cat to noise and scary sounds—start quietly and gradually increase the volume in later sessions) - Tinnitus relief (storm sounds calm the ringing in your ears)

About

Blixtra

Features
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See lightning across Sweden as it happens. Blixtra turns live lightning data into a clear, native map. Follow new strikes, understand their strength and explore recent activity without unnecessary clutter. • Follow live cloud-to-ground and in-cloud strikes across Sweden • See new strikes pulse on the map, with haptic feedback on supported devices • Open a strike for its exact time, nearest place, peak current, strength and polarity • Understand kA and polarity with clear, plain-language explanations • Replay the latest three hours and choose your playback speed • Enjoy a focused Apple-native experience on iPhone and iPad • Use the complete app in English or Swedish Whether a storm is approaching or you are simply curious about the sky, Blixtra makes Sweden’s lightning activity easy to explore. Lightning is dangerous. Blixtra is an informational visualization and must not be used as a safety, warning or emergency service. Follow guidance from local authorities.

Screenshots

Lightning Storm Simulator4 screens
Blixtra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blixtra at none against Lightning Storm Simulator's 2. Blixtra also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Storm Simulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Blixtra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightning Storm Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, Blixtra every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Lightning Storm Simulator versus Blixtra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightning Storm SimulatorBlixtra
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB34 MB
Age rating9++4
DeveloperQvyshift LLCPalusa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightning Storm Simulator

One-time2
  • Halloween Sound Effects$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Blixtra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightning Storm Simulator free?
Lightning Storm Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blixtra free?
Blixtra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightning Storm Simulator or Blixtra have ads?
Lightning Storm Simulator shows ads; Blixtra does not.
Which is updated more often, Lightning Storm Simulator or Blixtra?
Lightning Storm Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blixtra every 6 days. Most recently, Lightning Storm Simulator was updated on October 16, 2026 and Blixtra on October 12, 2026.

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