Comparison

Lightning Alarm vs Ut Weiâh

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lightning Alarm

Receive timely notifications about approaching thunderstorms and lightning strikes in your vicinity. This app provides accurate lightning detection and displays real-time information on a map, ensuring safety during outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • Real-time lightning detection
  • Approaching storm notifications
  • Lightning distance display
  • Map view of lightning strikes
  • Textual storm information
  • Push message alerts
Features
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Always safe with Lightning Alarm. You will be notified if a thunderstorm is in your area. The lightning detection is very accurate and the (automated) notifications are essential for safe outdoor activities. At a glance you can see the nearest lightning. Displayed on the map and in text, you see the current distance from the thunderstorm to your location. You can even set up a push message, notifying you for approaching storms. This App is unique and a must for your safety during outdoor activities. The information is based on the detection network of Meteoplaza.com. With this network 98% of all lightning discharges are detected, resulting in a high quality of the warnings! Lightning Alarm, you have been warned! Lightning Alarm Premium can be purchased through iTunes for € 3.49 per year. € 3.49 will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions are user-managed and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to Apple ID settings. By purchasing Lightning Alarm Premium you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Privacy statement: https://www.infoplaza.nl/en/about-us/disclaimer-privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.infoplaza.nl/en/about-us/terms-of-use-lightning-alarm/

About

Ut Weiâh

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Ut weiâh voâh iedeâhrein in Duh Haag, andeâhre steden kennen we niet. Je kan natuuhrrelèk oâk nâh buìten kèken met je bakkie pleur mâh nâh un scheâhrm is lacheeâhr.

Screenshots

Lightning Alarm4 screens
Ut Weiâh1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ut Weiâh at none against Lightning Alarm's 4. Ut Weiâh also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). Lightning Alarm's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lightning Alarm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Ut Weiâh asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightning Alarm ships an update every 2 months, Ut Weiâh every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lightning Alarm versus Ut Weiâh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightning AlarmUt Weiâh
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (890 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings890 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.412.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfoplaza BVDirrik Emmen

Bugs and requests

Lightning Alarm

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notifications not working
  • Map tiles not loading properly
  • App crashing on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to switch between miles and kilometers
  • Add multiple locations to track
  • Improve map visuals and details
  • Customizable alert radius

Ut Weiâh

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lightning Alarm

Subscriptions1
  • Lightning Alarm Premium$2.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 month ad free$0.99
  • 3 months ad free$1.99
  • 1 year ad free$2.99
None

Ut Weiâh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightning Alarm free?
Lightning Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ut Weiâh free?
Ut Weiâh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightning Alarm or Ut Weiâh have ads?
Lightning Alarm shows ads; Ut Weiâh does not.
Which is updated more often, Lightning Alarm or Ut Weiâh?
Lightning Alarm ships an update every 2 months, and Ut Weiâh every 27 months. Most recently, Lightning Alarm was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ut Weiâh on November 2, 2026.

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