Storm! vs LightningMaps
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.
LightningMaps
Pinpoint the exact location and distance of real-life lightning strikes using your phone's sensors. Simply tap when you see a flash and again when you hear thunder to instantly reveal the strike's coordinates. It's like having a personal lightning detector in your pocket.
- Pinpoint lightning strike locations
- Measure distance to strikes
- Intuitive tap-based interface
- Real-time tracking
- Safety guidelines included
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Unleash Your Inner Thor with LightningMaps! With LightningMaps, you can harness the power of Thor himself. The app takes your current location as a reference point, enabling you to pinpoint real life lightning strikes with unmatched precision. Here's how it works: Step 1: When you spot that electrifying flash in the sky, tap your screen. Step 2: Aim your phone in the direction of the lightning, channeling your inner god of thunder and Tap again when the thunder roars. LightningMaps works its magic, revealing the lightning's exact location in an instant. It's like carrying your very own lightning rod right in your pocket! You see the lightning location and the distance from you. So, feel like Thor and conquer the storm with LightningMasp. Lightning tracking has never been this electrifying! Note: LightningMaps prioritizes safety. Always adhere to safety guidelines when observing thunderstorms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LightningMaps at 5.0 against Storm!'s 3.7. Storm!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (38 vs 1). 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.
LightningMaps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm! has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Storm! ships an update every 2 weeks, LightningMaps every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Storm! | LightningMaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (38 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riyad Habash | Andrii Rudenko |
Customer experience
Storm!
LightningMaps
In-app purchases
Storm!
No in-app purchases
LightningMaps
No in-app purchases
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