# Lightning Alarm vs My Lightning Tracker Pro

The clearest difference is price: Lightning Alarm at Free against My Lightning Tracker Pro's $4.99. My Lightning Tracker Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Lightning Alarm is free to download; My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99 up front. Lightning Alarm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and My Lightning Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Lightning Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lightning Tracker Pro has 6K ratings behind it against 889, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 81% positive.

Lightning Alarm ships an update every 2 months, My Lightning Tracker Pro every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Alarm | My Lightning Tracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (889 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-alarm/id1015876499/reviews) | **[4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 889 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 79 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infoplaza BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/419311197) | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-alarm/id1015876499)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Alarm Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| 1 month ad free | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 months ad free | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 year ad free | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent app
- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Accurate and precise
- 🔔 Helpful notifications
- 🌩️ Tracks lightning effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- ⚠️ Inaccurate or unreliable
- 🔍 Difficult to set location
- 🔢 Metric units not preferred

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working
- Map tiles not loading properly
- App crashing on launch

**Requested features**

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


### My Lightning Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Weather, #150 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time with detailed maps and historical data. Receive timely alerts for nearby storms and share strike information with friends. Track weather radar for incoming conditions.

**Highlights:** Global lightning strike detection, Real-time storm monitoring, Lightning strike history, Detailed map view, Proximity storm alerts, Weather radar integration, Strike sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚡ Accurate lightning tracking
- 📍 Pinpoints lightning strike locations
- 🔔 Helpful notifications
- 🌧️ Useful radar overlay
- 🔍 Detailed information on strikes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Delayed notifications
- 🗺️ Inaccurate mapping of strikes
- 🔍 Difficulty adjusting detection radius
- 💤 Slow radar updates
- 🔴 Persistent issues with free version

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to view strike history
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Implement real-time strike tracking
- Add weather radar animation/time-lapse
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Alarm free?

Lightning Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Lightning Tracker Pro free?

My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Alarm or My Lightning Tracker Pro?

My Lightning Tracker Pro is rated higher. Lightning Alarm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 889 ratings, while My Lightning Tracker Pro averages 4.8 from 6K ratings.

### Do Lightning Alarm or My Lightning Tracker Pro have ads?

Lightning Alarm shows ads; My Lightning Tracker Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Alarm or My Lightning Tracker Pro?

Lightning Alarm ships an update every 2 months, and My Lightning Tracker Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Alarm was updated on September 25, 2026 and My Lightning Tracker Pro on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*