Comparison

Snowfall Forecast vs Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Snowfall Forecast

This interactive map application displays 72-hour snowfall predictions sourced from NOAA and NWS. It provides detailed weather data for planning outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • 72-hour snowfall data
  • Interactive mapping
  • NOAA and NWS data sources
  • Detailed weather predictions
Features
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The Snowfall Forecast app is an interactive mapping application showing the next 72 hours of snowfall data from NOAA and NWS.

About

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

Monitor lightning and extreme weather events in real-time with advanced features like interactive maps, custom alerts, and detailed forecasts. All advanced functionality requires a paid subscription for comprehensive weather monitoring.

Highlights
  • Live lightning tracking
  • Interactive weather radar map
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Hurricane and wildfire maps
  • 10-day detailed weather forecast
  • Minute-by-minute precipitation forecast
Features
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Advanced Lightning and Weather Monitoring Features (Note: All app functionality requires a Lightning Strikes Tracker Pro Subscription.) The Global Lightning Tracker app provides powerful features to monitor lightning and extreme weather events in real-time. To access advanced capabilities such as interactive maps, custom alerts, and detailed forecasts, a paid subscription is required. Here are some of the premium features available to subscribers: • Live lightning tracking: Stay informed about lightning in your area and view global lightning activity in real-time. • Interactive weather radar map: Track storms, rain, and snow as they move across your region. • Severe weather alerts: Receive instant notifications to help you prepare for extreme weather events. • Interactive hurricane and wildfire maps: Get real-time updates on the location and path of hurricanes and wildfires. • 10-day detailed weather forecast: Access predictions for temperature, precipitation, and wind over the next 10 days. • Minute-by-minute precipitation forecast: Plan your activities accurately with real-time rain and snow predictions. These features are designed to help you stay prepared for any weather change. Please note that these features require a paid subscription. Privacy Policy: https://bible-future-foundation-web-413b101dd05d.herokuapp.com/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Snowfall Forecast3 screens
Weather・Lightning Tracker Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Weather・Lightning Tracker Live at 4.9 against Snowfall Forecast's 1.8. Weather・Lightning Tracker Live also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Snowfall Forecast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, 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. Weather・Lightning Tracker Live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Snowfall Forecast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 27 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snowfall Forecast ships an update every 8 months, Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Snowfall Forecast versus Weather・Lightning Tracker Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowfall ForecastWeather・Lightning Tracker Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (12 ratings)4.9 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1227 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercorey hoggardSavelii Stepura

Customer experience

Snowfall Forecast

All ratings12 ratings
Positive8.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative72.7%

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

All ratings27 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Snowfall Forecast

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Lightning Tracker Pro$7.997 Days
  • Free Trial 3-days Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Lightning Tracker Pro$17.991 Month
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  • Annual Lightning Subscription$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Snowfall Forecast free?
Snowfall Forecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weather・Lightning Tracker Live free?
Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Snowfall Forecast or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?
Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is rated higher. Snowfall Forecast averages 1.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Weather・Lightning Tracker Live averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.
Do Snowfall Forecast or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live have ads?
Snowfall Forecast shows ads; Weather・Lightning Tracker Live does not.
Which is updated more often, Snowfall Forecast or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?
Snowfall Forecast ships an update every 8 months, and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. Most recently, Snowfall Forecast was updated on September 30, 2026 and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live on September 29, 2026.

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