# Lightning Storm Simulator

> Realistic lightning and thunder effects on your screen!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/eu.codehunter.thundersimulator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eu.codehunter.thundersimulator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `eu.codehunter.thundersimulator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Qvyshift LLC
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 105,276
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (1,062 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2014-05-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.codehunter.thundersimulator)
- **Website:** [https://www.qvyshift.com](https://www.qvyshift.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.qvyshift.com/privacy-policy-lightning.html](https://www.qvyshift.com/privacy-policy-lightning.html)

## Description

**Lightning Storm Simulator** creates immersive thunderstorms on your Android device with dynamic lightning visuals, realistic thunder, rain sounds, and customizable ambient effects. Choose screen or LED lightning, adjust thunder frequency and strike duration, and select custom lightning colors for a more realistic storm experience.

Enjoy rain on a window, pouring rain, rain on a car, or light rain alongside sounds such as wind, campfires, crickets, frogs, birds, and wind chimes. The app includes presets, a timer, Bluetooth speaker and headphone support, and works offline. Use it for relaxation, meditation, background ambience, pet desensitization, entertainment, or creating a dramatic storm atmosphere.

## Rankings

- #216,641 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `eu.codehunter.thundersimulator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Lightning Storm Simulator is praised for its relaxing, realistic rain and thunder sounds that work offline and help with sleep or thunderphobia. Users appreciate customizable sound levels and syncing lightning effects with audio for enhanced ambiance. However, common issues include inconsistent LED flash functionality across devices, lack of intensity control for lightning effects, and occasional problems with sound realism and app stability. Some users also dislike persistent Halloween-themed sounds. Overall, it's favored for sound quality but could improve lighting features and customization.

### Pros

- Works offline, so users can enjoy sounds without using data.
- Realistic and relaxing rain and thunder sounds that help with sleep and desensitizing thunder fears.
- Customizable settings including different sound levels and timing of lightning.
- Ability to sync lighting effects with audio to enhance ambiance.
- Lightweight and easy to use app.

### Cons

- LED flash or light effects often do not work properly on many devices, including Pixel 5a and LG phones.
- Lightning effects lack intensity control; no variation in brightness or sound delay based on distance.
- Some users find thunder sounds too loud or not realistic for indoors (prefer rumble).
- App sometimes loses settings or stops working when switching tasks on the device.
- Presence of unwanted Halloween or animal sounds that users cannot easily disable.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eu.codehunter.thundersimulator)