Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)

Rain and lightning effects

Scott Dodson · dev.scottdodson.thunderstorm.simulator.free

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 10K+ downloads v2.6.6 65.8 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.6.6 (206060)
Updated: Oct 7, 2026 (2 days ago)
APK size: 65.8 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Mar 22, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 16 (3 sensitive)
Website: simulator.thunderstorm.scottdodson.dev
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) is an app by Scott Dodson in the Entertainment category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 2.4.0, the minimum Android version rose from 5.1 to 7.0. It asks for 16 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: camera, read phone status and identity and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.6.4. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.6.6

Need help? Email [email protected] - fixed compatibility issue

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Summon a thunderstorm on your mobile device. Relax and fall fast asleep to the sounds of rain and thunder. The camera flashes when lightning strikes. THUNDERSTORMS • Strong Thunderstorm — Heavy rain with frequent lightning and thunder nearby • Normal Thunderstorm — Steady rain with a full range of lightning and thunder • Weak Thunderstorm — Light rain with occasional lightning and thunder far off • Passing Thunderstorms — Rain and lightning intensity changes as the storms pass Rain • Toggle rain sound effects • Change rain audio: Default, Heavy, Steady, Light, On Tin Roof • Change rain volume Lightning/Thunder • Toggle thunder sound effects • Change thunder volume • Change delay lightning (Wireless audio delay offset) • Toggle delay thunder • Toggle lightning light effects • Change lightning transition effects • Change lightning/thunder occurrence: Default, Occasional, Normal, Frequent Passing Thunderstorms • Change starting storm for Passing Thunderstorms: Weak, Normal, Strong • Change cycle time for Passing Thunderstorms: 15m, 30m, 60m Background Sounds • Toggle background sounds: Birds, Cicadas, Crickets, Frogs • Change background sounds volume ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Sleep Timer — Set a timer with a gradual audio fade-out. • Bluetooth and Casting Support — Connect to Bluetooth speakers directly, or cast to Chromecast built-in speakers using the Google Home App. Adjust the Delay Lightning setting to offset wireless audio delay. Please contact me at [email protected] if you experience any issues. I'd love to hear your thoughts and appreciate you taking the time to rate and review the app. I want to continue to improve Thunderstorm Simulator and create a great experience for you and future users. Thank you! —Scott Ad-free version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.scottdodson.thunderstorm.simulator

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v2.4.0. New versions arrive here about every month. Since v2.6.0 it requires Android 7.0+.

v2.6.6 LATEST Oct 7, 2026 65.8 MB TRUSTED v2.6.4 Aug 30, 2026 65.8 MB TRUSTED v2.6.3 Aug 29, 2026 65.8 MB TRUSTED v2.6.2 May 5, 2026 65.7 MB TRUSTED v2.6.0 May 28, 2026 65.7 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 7, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Scott Dodson” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 7, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 7, 2026
Signed byCN=Scott Dodson, OU=Web Development, O=Scott Dodson, L=Hagerstown, ST=MD, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)CF:F5:76:EA:99:7E:51:DA:28:8A:F9:63:86:95:39:B0:20:60:AF:31
File MD53f97ea03b2eba932ecbff88de59c7531
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (16)

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) requests 16 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) dev.scottdodson.thunderstorm.simulator.free.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 2.4.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.1 and later. Get version 2.4.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 3f97ea03b2eba932ecbff88de59c7531.