Comparison

Lightning Alarm vs Meteo LT

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

Meteo LT

Get the latest weather information for your chosen locations in Lithuania. View forecasts in tables, graphs, or maps, with detailed hourly predictions and warnings for the upcoming week. Access satellite data, lightning maps, and sea forecasts.

Highlights
  • Hourly temperature, precipitation, and cloud cover forecasts
  • Digital forecast maps for temperature, rain, and wind
  • Satellite and radar imagery for cloud monitoring
  • Lightning strike and hydrological information maps
  • Baltic Sea and Curonian Lagoon forecasts
  • Weather warnings and preparation advice
Features
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Naudodami mūsų programėlę lengvai gausite naujausią informaciją apie orus jūsų pasirinktose Lietuvos vietovėse. Ją galite peržiūrėti jums priimtinu būdu: lentelėje, grafike arba žemėlapyje. Programėlė pasižymi: ••• Patogumu: - Aiškus orų sąlygų aprašymas pasirinktose vietovėse. - Artimiausios savaitės valandinė temperatūros, kritulių, vėjo, debesuotumo, santykinio oro drėgnio bei slėgio prognozė grafike. - Struktūruotas informacijos pateikimas. - Temperatūros tendencijos savaitei. - Greita informacijos peržiūra naudojantis valdikliais. ••• Informatyvumu: - Perspėjimai apie numatomus kritulius pasirinktoje vietovėje. - Temperatūros, lietaus, debesuotumo, vėjo, matomumo skaitmeninės prognozės žemėlapiai artimiausioms dienoms. - Kritulių judėjimo krypties bei greičio atvaizdavimas žemėlapyje. - Palydovinė informacija debesuotumui stebėti. - Žaibų išlydžių, faktinės orų bei hidrologinės informacijos atvaizdavimas žemėlapiuose. - Baltijos jūros bei Kuršių marių vandens temperatūros, bangų aukščio bei ledo storio prognozė. - Saulės ir Mėnulio informacija. - Ultravioletinės Saulės spinduliuotės informacija bei rekomendacijos. - Dirbtinio intelekto (DI) parengtos trumpojo periodo orų prognozių apžvalgos. - Išsamūs paaiškinimai apie orų stebėjimus, naudojamą įrangą orams stebėti. - Pranešimai apie numatomus pavojingus reiškinius, sudėtingas orų sąlygas bei patarimai kaip joms pasiruošti. ••• Aprėptimi: - Orų prognozės – daugiau nei 2000 vietovių Lietuvoje. - Informacija apie orų sąlygas vienu metu iki 6 pasirinktų vietų. - Duomenys gaunami iš Lietuvos hidrometeorologijos tarnybos automatinių meteorologijos ir vandens matavimo stočių skirtingose Lietuvos vietovėse, meteorologinių palydovų, radarų bei skaitmeninių orų modelių. Duomenis teikia Lietuvos hidrometeorologijos tarnyba prie Aplinkos ministerijos. Plačiau apie autorių teises: https://www.meteo.lt/istaiga/autorines-teises/

Screenshots

Lightning Alarm4 screens
Meteo LT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Meteo LT at 5.0 against Lightning Alarm's 4.5. Meteo LT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Lightning Alarm's advantage is ratings volume (890 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Meteo LT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meteo LT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Alarm has 890 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightning Alarm ships an update every 2 months, Meteo LT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lightning Alarm versus Meteo LT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightning AlarmMeteo LT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (890 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings890 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfoplaza BVLietuvos hidrometeorologijos tarnyba

Customer experience

Lightning Alarm

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

Meteo LT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Meteo LT

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

Meteo LT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightning Alarm free?
Lightning Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meteo LT free?
Meteo LT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lightning Alarm or Meteo LT?
Meteo LT is rated higher. Lightning Alarm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while Meteo LT averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Lightning Alarm or Meteo LT have ads?
Lightning Alarm shows ads; Meteo LT does not.
Which is updated more often, Lightning Alarm or Meteo LT?
Lightning Alarm ships an update every 2 months, and Meteo LT every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Alarm was updated on October 26, 2026 and Meteo LT on October 5, 2026.

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