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Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

Storm Alerts & NOAA Forecast

104 ratings
5 reviews
#80 in top-grossing Weather
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 5, 2026
  • September 21, 2026

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Developer

Nikolai Iakubovskii
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About

This app provides real-time lightning strike data and storm tracking on a map. It helps users understand approaching storms, set alerts for saved locations, and follow safety guidelines.

✓Live lightning strike map
✓Storm zone tracking
✓Radar overlay (Premium)
✓Push alerts for saved places
✓30-30 safety timer
✓Forecast context (Premium)
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What's New in Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

1.0.43

September 21, 2026

• Clearer Premium screen: what it does for you, how much the yearly plan saves, and an easier close button. • Removed mentions of a weather radar that this version does not include.

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Subscription plans

Lightning Tracker Premium

Real-time storm alerts, 7-day forecast, saved locations

$44.991 Year
3 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📊 80

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The app has maintained its position at 80 recently.

Last updated on September 25, 2026.

Top Free

📉 115-11

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This app dropped -11 positions in Weather chart.

Last updated on September 25, 2026.

User reviews

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Ham Station Operator - Good App

Monitoring lightening is crucial at a radio station, appears to work well on an old iOS 15 ipad used for weather monitoring.
Will likely go premium after a few weeks checking for bugs.
BleikrBleikr

Response from developer

Bleikr, an iOS 15 iPad on weather duty at a radio station is not the setup I tested on, so "appears to work well" is good news I did not have. The map reads NOAA GOES satellite data, and per-strike alerts are what Premium adds. If anything misbehaves on that iPad, support@lightningtracker.app reaches me directly. Nikolai Creator of Lightning Tracker

Stable code but still unrefined

Currently (September 2026) version 1.0.34 still has a fairly crude interface. For example; in settings I am unable to locate the adjustment for display-time persistence on the map. It appears to just use an unknown default time period called “latest” which the developer chose for us. The apparent alternative to “latest” is “past 24h” which does not display any strikes when this option is selected. What it does; it seems to do without crashing which is better than many programs do when they are new and as yet unrefined. This program has good potential to evolve into a go-to program; however it has not yet reached this level.
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NN0MNN0M

Response from developer

Thank you for the detailed and fair review. Version 1.0.35 now labels "Latest" as "Last 30 min", adds a 15, 30 or 60-minute strike display setting, and keeps the map visible when Past 24h is unavailable. You were right that these controls were unclear, and I will keep refining the interface. Nikolai Creator of Lightning Tracker

Didn’t do what I needed. Hard to see where the historic strikes were.

Really hard to see the lightning strikes. the icon doesn’t stand out. It’s shows you ‘2 in the last x hours’. Tapping that does nothing to focus the screen on where they were.

I know there was one really close to my house at 11:30am today. No sign of it on the map.
TechManDanTechManDan

Response from developer

Thanks for the detail. You saw a real strike and expected to find it on the map, that is a fair expectation. Two things work against it. I read NOAA's GOES-19 GLM satellite, which resolves lightning at roughly 8 to 14 km, so strikes close together collapse into one cluster and a weak flash near the edge of detection may not appear at all. You are also right that the icons do not stand out enough, and tapping the historical count to jump straight to those strikes would be genuinely useful. That part is on me to build. If you send your app version from Settings > About and roughly how far you were zoomed in, I can check that exact window. Stay safe. Nikolai Creator of Lightning Tracker

Nice and free

Helps me decided to golf or not when storms are rolling in fast off the mountains towards Denver
Samtheo90Samtheo90

Response from developer

Samtheo90, golf or no golf is the most practical use of a lightning map I have heard. When a storm rolls off the mountains, the approaching-storm alert is the free part built for exactly that decision, and the clubhouse beats the fairway every time. Nikolai Creator of Lightning Tracker

Pay version may be ok

Just downloaded and the free version is clunky and useless. Deleting after posting this. Many other free lightning maps are available. The paid version could be better.
CT210driverCT210driver

Response from developer

CT210driver, "clunky" is a fair word and I would rather know which part. Free is the live lightning map, the approaching-storm alert, the 30-30 timer and one saved location, so if that felt useless I want to know whether it was the map performance, the layout or the missing radar layer, which is currently off for everyone. Email support@lightningtracker.app if you are willing to say. The paid tier does not fix a clunky map, that is on me either way. Nikolai Creator of Lightning Tracker

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FAQ

What is Lightning Tracker & Radar Map?

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map is a weather app that shows live lightning strikes and storm activity on a map. It helps you understand storm proximity, movement, and intensity to make informed safety decisions.

How does Lightning Tracker & Radar Map track storms?

The app uses NOAA GOES GLM and EUMETSAT MTG-I1 LI satellite data to display recent lightning flashes. It clusters these strikes into storm zones, showing their movement and projected paths.

Can I get alerts for storms with Lightning Tracker & Radar Map?

Yes, you can set alert radii around saved places. Free users can monitor one place with basic data, while Premium users get push alerts, wider radii, and more saved places.

What is the 30-30 safety timer in Lightning Tracker & Radar Map?

The 30-30 safety timer is a built-in tool to help you follow the 30-minute lightning safety rule after nearby activity. It provides a simple checkpoint for outdoor safety.

What features are included in the Premium version of Lightning Tracker & Radar Map?

Premium unlocks radar overlay, radar timeline playback, 24-hour lightning history, and storm forecast context. It also offers an ad-free experience and enhanced alert features.

What is the pricing for Lightning Tracker Premium?

Lightning Tracker Premium offers a weekly subscription for $3.99 and an annual subscription for $39.99, which includes a 3-day free trial.

Is Lightning Tracker & Radar Map available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Lightning Tracker & Radar Map is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Compatibility with Android is not specified.

How often is Lightning Tracker & Radar Map updated?

The app was last updated on June 26, 2026, with version 1.0.12. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.