# Lightning Alarm vs Meteo LT

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Alarm | Meteo LT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (890 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-alarm/id1015876499/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteo-lt/id6741690491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **890** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infoplaza BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/419311197) | [Lietuvos hidrometeorologijos tarnyba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034769093) |

## 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


### Meteo LT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteo-lt/id6741690491)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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