# Storm Distance Tracker vs Lightning Tracker with Alerts

Storm Distance Tracker 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 Distance Tracker's. Lightning Tracker with Alerts also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Storm Distance Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Distance Tracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lightning Tracker with Alerts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Storm Distance Tracker against 3.8 for Lightning Tracker with Alerts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Distance Tracker has 101 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Storm Distance Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lightning Tracker with Alerts's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Distance Tracker | Lightning Tracker with Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-distance-tracker/id1123064491/reviews) | **[3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-with-alerts/id6744063454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Growup Infosoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744878568) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Distance Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-distance-tracker/id1123064491)

Measure the distance to a storm by timing the interval between seeing lightning and hearing thunder. This tool uses the difference in the speed of light and sound to provide an estimated distance.

**Highlights:** Calculate storm distance, Uses lightning and thunder timing, Calculates based on speed of light and sound, Simple tap interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Distance Tracker free?

Storm Distance Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lightning Tracker with Alerts free?

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

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

Lightning Tracker with Alerts is rated higher. Storm Distance Tracker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Lightning Tracker with Alerts averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

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

Both Storm Distance Tracker and Lightning Tracker with Alerts show ads.

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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.*