# Air Raid Siren vs Thunder Sounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Air Raid Siren at 66% against Thunder Sounds's 20%. Air Raid Siren also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (812 vs 29). Thunder Sounds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Raid Siren sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thunder Sounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Air Raid Siren holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Raid Siren has 812 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Air Raid Siren's written reviews are positive against 20% of Thunder Sounds's.

Air Raid Siren ships an update every 6 months, Thunder Sounds every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Raid Siren | Thunder Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-raid-siren/id979050977/reviews)** | [2.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-sounds/id1070676980/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **812** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [Leafgreen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070668841) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Raid Siren

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-raid-siren/id979050977)

This app provides a collection of high-quality stereo sound effects of air raid and tornado sirens from around the world. Users can play single sounds, loop them infinitely, or even play multiple sounds simultaneously for a chaotic effect. It's designed for entertainment and to warn others.

**Highlights:** High-quality stereo siren sound effects, Global siren sounds, Single play mode, Infinite loop mode, Play multiple sounds simultaneously, Prank and entertainment use

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Removal | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤑 Funny to use
- 🔊 Realistic siren sounds
- 🤓 Great for siren enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Doesn't work on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Constant loading issues
- Crashes on launch for many users
- Marching button doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add more siren sounds (e.g. Whelen Vortex, T-128, Hurricane 130, Alertronic 6000)
- Improve sound quality and naming of some sirens
- Allow uploading custom sounds
- Add a tornado warning siren


### Thunder Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-sounds/id1070676980)

Experience the powerful sounds of thunder with high-quality recordings. Perfect for relaxation, simulating storms, or for children to enjoy the force of nature. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a thunderstorm anytime.

**Highlights:** High-quality thunder sounds, Relaxing storm audio, Simulate thunderstorm atmosphere, Suitable for kids and babies, Authentic thunder rumbles and cracks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Raid Siren free?

Air Raid Siren is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thunder Sounds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Air Raid Siren or Thunder Sounds?

Air Raid Siren is rated higher. Air Raid Siren averages 4.5 out of 5 from 812 ratings, while Thunder Sounds averages 2.2 from 29 ratings.

### Do Air Raid Siren or Thunder Sounds have ads?

Air Raid Siren shows ads; Thunder Sounds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Air Raid Siren or Thunder Sounds?

Air Raid Siren ships an update every 6 months, and Thunder Sounds every 5 weeks. Most recently, Air Raid Siren was updated on October 29, 2026 and Thunder Sounds 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.*