Comparison

Lightning Alarm vs Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

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

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

Track lightning strikes in real-time with this app. It provides accurate alerts for nearby lightning and thunderstorms, helping you stay safe outdoors. Monitor global lightning activity and receive instant weather updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time lightning strike map
  • Predictive thunderstorm tracking
  • Accurate lightning alerts
  • Live weather radar
  • Weather forecasts
  • Customizable notifications
Features
Currently charting
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Stay up-to-date on the latest lightning strike conditions with lightning map from Lightning Tracker My Radar Map App. Lightning Tracker My Radar Map app track predictive thunderstorm, provide accurate alerts when lightning is is close to you. See exactly how close lightning strikes are to you, helping you decide if you should stay indoors or go outside. Get instant alerts for lightning, thunderstorms, and local weather. Make sure that you’ll be safe if there’s lightning nearby Lightning Tracker My Radar Map offers: - Quickly access lightning maps, radar, and weather reports with just a few taps. - Stay prepared for any weather situation with accurate lightning tracking and real-time alerts. - Keep up with lightning activity, weather forecasts, and local conditions, ensuring you’re always informed and ready. This app is perfect for: Outdoor Adventures: Whether you’re camping, hiking, or trekking, stay safe with lightning strike alerts and weather updates. Outdoor Events: Plan your parties, weddings, and other events with confidence by tracking lightning and weather conditions. Marine Activities: Keep an eye on weather and lightning while boating or fishing to ensure a safe experience. Outdoor Work: Get real-time lightning and weather updates to stay safe during outdoor work or construction. Whether you’re traveling, heading out for a picnic, or just preparing for any situation, this powerful lightning tracker keeps you informed about lightning strikes, severe weather, and local conditions. With real-time alerts, weather radar, and detailed forecasts, you'll always be ready for all your plans safely and smoothly. MAIN FEATURES: >> LIGHTNING TRACKER MAP - Monitor lightning strikes worldwide with real-time updates. - See a detailed lightning map showing current strikes and their exact locations. - Use our lightning tracker to see where lightning strikes and severe weather are happening. - Check how close lightning strikes are to you with distance measurements. - Receive instant lightning alerts to know when storms are approaching your area or any preferred location. - Share lightning and weather updates with friends to keep them informed. - Get real-time weather reports and alerts tailored to your location. >> LIVE WEATHER RADA & WEATHER CHANNEL FORECAST - Stay ahead of the weather with up-to-date radar data for rain, snow, and storms. - Use live weather radar to track thunderstorms, rain, snow and other severe weather conditions. - Get accurate forecasts and track local weather conditions, severe weather warnings >> LIGHTNING & WEATHER ALERT - Customizable weather alerts and notifications. - Receive instant lightning alerts for nearby strikes, severe weather conditions - Stay informed with weather, lightning strike updates hourly, every five minutes and weather forecasts. - Access current weather conditions, thunderstorm, snow, rain reports, lightning strike alerts. - Use our app to monitor local lightning strikes, severe storm alerts. LIGHTNING TRACKER MY RADAR MAP PLANS: Weekly subscription: $5.99/Week + 3 days free trial Yearly subscription: $19.99/Year Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost depends on the selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://kainsuite.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://kainsuite.com/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Lightning Alarm4 screens
Lightning Tracker My Radar Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lightning Alarm and Lightning Tracker My Radar Map both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Lightning Alarm's written reviews are positive against 17% of Lightning Tracker My Radar Map's. Lightning Alarm also leads on ratings volume (889 vs 232). Lightning Tracker My Radar Map's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Lightning Tracker My Radar Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Lightning Alarm against 4.4 for Lightning Tracker My Radar Map. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 889 and 232 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Lightning Alarm's written reviews are positive against 17% of Lightning Tracker My Radar Map's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Lightning Alarm versus Lightning Tracker My Radar Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightning AlarmLightning Tracker My Radar Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (889 ratings) — better4.4 (232 ratings)
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings889 — better232
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#191 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfoplaza BVKain Suite Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Lightning Alarm

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

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

All ratings232 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

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

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

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
2 purchases

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Lightning Alarm free?
Lightning Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightning Tracker My Radar Map free?
Lightning Tracker My Radar Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lightning Alarm or Lightning Tracker My Radar Map?
Lightning Alarm is rated higher. Lightning Alarm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 889 ratings, while Lightning Tracker My Radar Map averages 4.4 from 232 ratings.
Do Lightning Alarm or Lightning Tracker My Radar Map have ads?
Both Lightning Alarm and Lightning Tracker My Radar Map show ads.

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