Comparison

Lightning Alarm vs WINDCRANE Go

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

WINDCRANE Go

This app provides site managers and appointed persons with crucial wind forecast data for construction sites. It allows for setting wind-off thresholds and tracking crane operational status due to wind conditions. Users can also record and review wind-related downtime.

Highlights
  • Short-term wind forecast
  • Set wind-off thresholds
  • Track crane 'Out of Service' times
  • Record wind speeds
  • View WINDCRANE devices remotely
  • Instant high wind speed alerts
Features
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WINDCRANE Go is specifically designed for site managers and appointed persons on constructions sites, to make easier the access to relevant winded off information and short term wind forecast. The winded off forecast allows to set the winded off thresholds and the height that the crane is working at. WINDCRANE Go also allows to record the times the crane is put "Out of service" due to being winded off. This can be alter reviewed on the WINDCRANE IoT platform together with the recorded wind speeds. WINDCRANE is an IoT platform for remote monitoring wind speed data logging for cranes, construction, and heavy lifting equipment. With this App, you can have a quick view of all your Windcrane devices from your phone and get instant alerts of high wind speeds. WINDCRANE is a wind speed service for construction, heavy lifting equipment, and remote operations. ============================== PLEASE NOTE: In order to use this App you will need a WINDCRANE remote monitoring system and a WINDCRANE account. Without them, this App will not work ==============================

Screenshots

Lightning Alarm4 screens
WINDCRANE Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Alarm at 80% against WINDCRANE Go's 0%. WINDCRANE Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). 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. WINDCRANE Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightning Alarm ships an update every 2 months, WINDCRANE Go monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lightning Alarm versus WINDCRANE Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightning AlarmWINDCRANE Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (889 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings889 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfoplaza BVLogic Energy Ltd

Customer experience

Lightning Alarm

All ratings889 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews533 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative14.3%

WINDCRANE Go

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

WINDCRANE Go

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

WINDCRANE Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightning Alarm free?
Lightning Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WINDCRANE Go free?
WINDCRANE Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightning Alarm or WINDCRANE Go have ads?
Lightning Alarm shows ads; WINDCRANE Go does not.
Which is updated more often, Lightning Alarm or WINDCRANE Go?
Lightning Alarm ships an update every 2 months, and WINDCRANE Go monthly. Most recently, Lightning Alarm was updated on October 19, 2026 and WINDCRANE Go on October 15, 2026.

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