# My Lightning Tracker Pro vs WeatherSentry

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Lightning Tracker Pro at 81% against WeatherSentry's 0%. My Lightning Tracker Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 38). WeatherSentry's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

WeatherSentry is free to download; My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99 up front. My Lightning Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WeatherSentry asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Lightning Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lightning Tracker Pro has 6.1K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of My Lightning Tracker Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of WeatherSentry's.

My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update fortnightly, WeatherSentry every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Lightning Tracker Pro | WeatherSentry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995/reviews)** | [3.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathersentry/id1458549306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) | [DTN, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/404268542) |

## What reviewers say

### My Lightning Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Weather, #155 Top Paid, #158 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time with detailed maps and historical data. Receive timely alerts for nearby storms and share strike information with friends. Track weather radar for incoming conditions.

**Highlights:** Global lightning strike detection, Real-time storm monitoring, Lightning strike history, Detailed map view, Proximity storm alerts, Weather radar integration, Strike sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚡ Accurate lightning tracking
- 📍 Pinpoints lightning strike locations
- 🔔 Helpful notifications
- 🌧️ Useful radar overlay
- 🔍 Detailed information on strikes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Delayed notifications
- 🗺️ Inaccurate mapping of strikes
- 🔍 Difficulty adjusting detection radius
- 💤 Slow radar updates
- 🔴 Persistent issues with free version

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to view strike history
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Implement real-time strike tracking
- Add weather radar animation/time-lapse
- Provide more customization options


### WeatherSentry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathersentry/id1458549306)

This professional weather service offers businesses top-rated forecasts, monitoring, and alerting. It provides real-time meteorological consulting and decision support to enhance safety and efficiency for organizations across various industries.

**Highlights:** Professional-grade weather alerting, Real-time meteorological consulting, Location-based alerts, Severe weather storm tracking, Radar and future radar, 15-day forecasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Lightning Tracker Pro free?

My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is WeatherSentry free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Lightning Tracker Pro or WeatherSentry?

My Lightning Tracker Pro is rated higher. My Lightning Tracker Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while WeatherSentry averages 3.3 from 38 ratings.

### Do My Lightning Tracker Pro or WeatherSentry have ads?

Neither My Lightning Tracker Pro nor WeatherSentry shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Lightning Tracker Pro or WeatherSentry?

My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update fortnightly, and WeatherSentry every 2 months. Most recently, My Lightning Tracker Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and WeatherSentry on October 24, 2026.

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