# Lightning Simulator vs Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lightning Simulator at 102 against Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps's 2. Lightning Simulator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Simulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightning Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Simulator has 102 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Lightning Simulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lightning Simulator ships an update every 4 months, Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Simulator | Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-simulator/id930358531/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-sounds-for-sleeps/id6461690857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foxbit Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919379298) | [Muhammed Asaad Nadeem](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601934665) |

## 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 |


### Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-sounds-for-sleeps/id6461690857)

Find tranquility and improve sleep with a variety of soothing sounds like white, pink, and brown noise. Customize your audio environment for meditation, relaxation, or a peaceful night's rest. Features include a sleep timer and gentle wake-up alarms.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation sounds, Enhanced sleep quality tracks, Diverse noise color options, Rain and fan sound simulations, Personalized audio sanctuary creation, Sleep timer and wake-up alarms

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| white noise -Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| white noise -Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| white noise - Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Simulator free?

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

### Is Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps free?

Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Simulator or Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps?

Lightning Simulator is rated higher. Lightning Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightning Simulator or Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps have ads?

Neither Lightning Simulator nor Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Simulator or Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps?

Lightning Simulator ships an update every 4 months, and Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps every 6 months. Most recently, Lightning Simulator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Thunderstorm Sounds for Sleeps on November 3, 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.*