Comparison

Storm! 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

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

Storm!4 screens
Weather・Lightning Tracker Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Weather・Lightning Tracker Live at 4.9 against Storm!'s 3.7. Storm!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Storm! 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 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 27 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Storm! ships an update every 2 weeks, Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Storm! versus Weather・Lightning Tracker Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStorm!Weather・Lightning Tracker Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (38 ratings)4.9 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiyad HabashSavelii Stepura

Customer experience

Storm!

All ratings38 ratings
Positive60.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

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

In-app purchases

None

Storm!

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 Storm! free?
Storm! 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, Storm! or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?
Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is rated higher. Storm! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Weather・Lightning Tracker Live averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.
Do Storm! or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live have ads?
Neither Storm! nor Weather・Lightning Tracker Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Storm! or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?
Storm! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. Most recently, Storm! was updated on September 12, 2026 and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live on September 10, 2026.

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