# Lightning Simulator vs Rain Sounds for Sleep Better

Lightning Simulator and Rain Sounds for Sleep Better both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Lightning Simulator's written reviews are positive against 40% of Rain Sounds for Sleep Better's. Lightning Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rain Sounds for Sleep Better's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Simulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Rain Sounds for Sleep Better sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lightning Simulator against 4.6 for Rain Sounds for Sleep Better. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 147 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Lightning Simulator's written reviews are positive against 40% of Rain Sounds for Sleep Better's.

Lightning Simulator ships an update every 4 months, Rain Sounds for Sleep Better every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Simulator | Rain Sounds for Sleep Better |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-simulator/id930358531/reviews)** | [4.6 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-sounds-for-sleep-better/id1588695717/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foxbit Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919379298) | [Murat Menzilci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585122954) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-simulator/id930358531)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storm Expansion Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### Rain Sounds for Sleep Better

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-sounds-for-sleep-better/id1588695717)

This app offers a wide variety of rain sounds and relaxing music to help you fall asleep faster and enjoy a more restful night. Customize your sleep experience by mixing different sounds to create a peaceful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Diverse rain sleep sounds, Relaxing music library, Customizable sound mixes, Ambient nature sounds, Smart and simple interface, Sleep timer functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Sounds - Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Thunderstorm Sounds to Sleep | $5.49 | per month |
| Pro Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Rain Sounds - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Rain Sounds - Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Rain Sounds - Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Offer for Rain Sounds | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Simulator free?

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

### Is Rain Sounds for Sleep Better free?

Rain Sounds for Sleep Better is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Simulator or Rain Sounds for Sleep Better?

Lightning Simulator is rated higher. Lightning Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Rain Sounds for Sleep Better averages 4.6 from 147 ratings.

### Do Lightning Simulator or Rain Sounds for Sleep Better have ads?

Rain Sounds for Sleep Better shows ads; Lightning Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Simulator or Rain Sounds for Sleep Better?

Lightning Simulator ships an update every 4 months, and Rain Sounds for Sleep Better every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Simulator was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rain Sounds for Sleep Better 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.*