# Thunderstorm vs Lightning Tracker & Map

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Tracker & Map at none against Thunderstorm's shown. Lightning Tracker & Map also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Thunderstorm against 5.0 for Lightning Tracker & Map. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunderstorm | Lightning Tracker & Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-local-weather/id1080441860/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-map/id6801899752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 114 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/892706271) | [SULEYMAN FURKAN CIGDEM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816946910) |

## What reviewers say

### Thunderstorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-local-weather/id1080441860)

Get instant, accurate weather updates and forecasts for your precise current location. This app automatically detects where you are to provide hyper-local conditions and predictions, ensuring you're always prepared for the sky's changes.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather updates, Hyper-local forecasts, Automatic location detection, Hourly and daily predictions, Current conditions (temp, humidity, wind)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightning Tracker & Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-map/id6801899752)

Visualize recent lightning strikes and track storm activity on a live map. Receive alerts when lightning is close and monitor the risk level in your area. Get an estimated arrival time for thunder when available.

**Highlights:** Live lightning activity map, Lightning distance from your position, Lightning risk level, Activity over last 30 mins, hour, day, Proximity lightning alerts, Thunderstorm tracking, Estimated thunder arrival

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunderstorm free?

Thunderstorm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightning Tracker & Map free?

Lightning Tracker & Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thunderstorm or Lightning Tracker & Map?

Thunderstorm and Lightning Tracker & Map are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Thunderstorm or Lightning Tracker & Map have ads?

Thunderstorm shows ads; Lightning Tracker & Map does not.

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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.*