Storm! vs Lake Lowdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Storm!
This app estimates the distance of lightning storms using a physics-based approach. Simply tap "lightning" when you see it and "thunder" when you hear it to get an approximate distance.
- Lightning strike detection
- Thunder sound timing
- Distance calculation
- Physics-based estimation
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"Storm!" is an app which calculates the distance of lightning storm from your location, based on physics facts. once you see the lightning press on "lightning" button then press on "Thunder" button once you hear the thunder sound. The app will give you your approximate distance from the lightning storm.
Lake Lowdown
Access comprehensive lake information including weather, water levels, and navigation. Easily find lakes by state or proximity, and save your favorites for quick access. Plan your next lake trip or monitor water conditions with this convenient tool.
- Lake weather and forecasts
- Water level data
- Navigation and map locations
- List lakes by state or proximity
- Favorite lakes for quick access
- Recreational information
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Lake Lowdown delivers real-time lake levels and official National Weather Service forecasts in one streamlined experience. Explore lakes by state, proximity, or favorites. Instantly view current water levels, 12-hour trends, historical data, and live weather conditions. All sourced from trusted government providers. Each lake includes: • Current stage and recent trend data • Historical water level history • Official NWS forecasts and observations • Quick access to maps and navigation • Reference links for additional lake information Built for boaters, anglers, lake homeowners, and anyone tracking drought or flooding conditions. Fast. Accurate. Reliable. Know before you go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Storm! at every 2 weeks against Lake Lowdown's every 3 months. Storm! also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Storm! ships an update every 2 weeks, Lake Lowdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Storm! | Lake Lowdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 21.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riyad Habash | Bob Jack |
Customer experience
Storm!
Lake Lowdown
In-app purchases
Storm!
No in-app purchases
Lake Lowdown
No in-app purchases
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