# Storm! vs Lightning Tracker with Alerts

Storm! and Lightning Tracker with Alerts both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Lightning Tracker with Alerts's written reviews are positive against 33% of Storm!'s. Storm!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker with Alerts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Storm! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Storm! against 3.8 for Lightning Tracker with Alerts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm! has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Storm!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Lightning Tracker with Alerts's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm! | Lightning Tracker with Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm/id1118753431/reviews) | **[3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-with-alerts/id6744063454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riyad Habash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073719756) | [Growup Infosoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744878568) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm/id1118753431)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightning Tracker with Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-with-alerts/id6744063454)

This app provides real-time lightning detection and storm tracking with an interactive map. Receive instant notifications for approaching storms and view detailed insights like intensity, direction, and distance. Customize map views and save favorite locations for quick access to critical weather data.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike notifications, Storm tracking with accurate data, Interactive map with custom views, Lightning strike videos, Detailed storm insights, Save favorite locations, Global lightning tracking search

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning One Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning One Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Lightning 300 Credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lightning 700 Credit | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm! free?

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

### Is Lightning Tracker with Alerts free?

Lightning Tracker with Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storm! or Lightning Tracker with Alerts?

Lightning Tracker with Alerts is rated higher. Storm! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Lightning Tracker with Alerts averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Storm! or Lightning Tracker with Alerts have ads?

Lightning Tracker with Alerts shows ads; Storm! 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.*