# Lightning Tracker & Radar Map — Storm Alerts & NOAA Forecast

> Real-time lightning strikes, storm zones, and radar map for weather safety. (iPhone/iPad app by Nikolai Iakubovskii.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-radar-map/id6758670572 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nikolai Iakubovskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771308263)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 72 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-radar-map/id6758670572/reviews.md

## What is Lightning Tracker & Radar Map?

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map helps you understand storm activity before it reaches you. See live lightning, radar, alerts, saved places and forecast context in one focused weather safety app.

Powered by NOAA GOES GLM and EUMETSAT MTG-I1 LI satellite data, Lightning Tracker shows recent lightning flashes on a fast map, clusters active strikes into storm zones, and helps you judge whether a storm is building, approaching or moving away. Coverage includes the Americas, Atlantic, Europe and Africa; features depend on supported coverage and data availability.

USE IT BEFORE YOU GO OUT
Check storms before golf, boating, hiking, school sports, outdoor work, road trips, camping, events and family time outside. Open the map, check the nearest activity, review the storm zone and decide whether to wait, move or seek shelter.

LIVE LIGHTNING MAP
Fresh strikes appear on the map with age and distance context. Zoom from a regional view down to the places that matter and keep watching as cells develop.

STORM ZONES AND TRACKS
Lightning clusters are grouped into storm zones so the map is easier to read. Track movement, intensity and projected paths instead of trying to interpret scattered strikes one by one.

RADAR, HISTORY AND FORECAST
Premium unlocks radar overlay, radar timeline playback, 24-hour lightning history and storm forecast context from NOAA SPC where available. See lightning and precipitation together for a clearer severe-weather picture.

ALERTS FOR SAVED PLACES
Set an alert radius around the places you care about. Free users can monitor one saved place with basic storm data; Premium adds push alerts, wider radius, more saved places, advanced storm data and an ad-free experience.

30-30 SAFETY TIMER
Use the built-in timer to follow the 30-minute lightning safety rule after nearby activity. It gives you a simple outdoor-safety checkpoint when the sky is changing fast.

Lightning Tracker is built for one practical question: how close is the storm, where is it moving and is it time to get inside?

Terms: https://lightningtracker.app/terms
Privacy: https://lightningtracker.app/privacy

## Key features

- Live lightning strike map
- Storm zone tracking
- Radar overlay (Premium)
- Push alerts for saved places
- 30-30 safety timer
- Forecast context (Premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #77 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)
- #118 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-radar-map/id6758670572/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice and free

*2026-07-08*

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

**Developer response:** Hi Samtheo90,

Thank you. Glad Lightning Tracker helps you make a safer call when storms move in fast.

Nikolai
Creator of Lightning Tracker

### 1/5 — Pay version may be ok

*2026-06-02*

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.

**Developer response:** Hi CT210driver,

Thank you for trying Lightning Tracker and for the honest feedback — I take 1-star reviews seriously.

"Clunky" tells me something felt off, but I'd genuinely like to understand what. Was it the map performance, the UI layout, or something missing from the free tier? Specific details help me fix real things in the next update.

I'm a solo developer and every release is shaped by feedback like yours.

Nikolai
Creator of Lightning Tracker

## Frequently asked questions about Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.31 — 2026-08-21

Map labels now follow your app language on the live map, during onboarding and in alert replay.

### 1.0.30 — 2026-08-21

Storm alerts now count only the strikes inside your alert radius, and show the time of the closest recent strike. Alert history groups a storm into a single entry instead of one row per strike.

### 1.0.29 — 2026-08-16

Storm alerts now count only the strikes inside your alert radius, and show the time of the closest recent strike. Alert history groups a storm into a single entry instead of one row per strike.

### 1.0.28 — 2026-08-12

The subscription screen now includes real customer reviews you can swipe through. Review prompts wait until you’ve used useful storm features. Localization and accessibility are improved.

### 1.0.26 — 2026-08-09

Improved stability and reliability for a smoother experience. Storm-approach notifications are now more dependable.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*