# My Lightning Tracker Pro vs Kestrel LiNK

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Lightning Tracker Pro at 81% against Kestrel LiNK's 27%. My Lightning Tracker Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 31). Kestrel LiNK's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

My Lightning Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lightning Tracker Pro has 6.1K ratings behind it against 31, 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 27% of Kestrel LiNK's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | My Lightning Tracker Pro | Kestrel LiNK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995/reviews)** | [2.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kestrel-link/id1489485544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 27.3% 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 | **#4** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) | [Nielsen-Kellerman Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/698732840) |

## What reviewers say

### My Lightning Tracker Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Weather, #174 Top Grossing · Weather, #193 Top Paid (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


### Kestrel LiNK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kestrel-link/id1489485544)

This application allows users to monitor, download, and share environmental data collected by Kestrel Instruments meters and data loggers. It provides a seamless way to send your weather information to the cloud for further analysis and accessibility.

**Highlights:** Monitor environmental data, Download data, Share data, Send data to the cloud, Connect with Kestrel Instruments devices

**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 Kestrel LiNK free?

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

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

My Lightning Tracker Pro is rated higher. My Lightning Tracker Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Kestrel LiNK averages 2.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do My Lightning Tracker Pro or Kestrel LiNK have ads?

Neither My Lightning Tracker Pro nor Kestrel LiNK shows ads.

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

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

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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.*