# My Lightning Tracker Pro vs Flash Weather

The clearest difference is price: Flash Weather at Free against My Lightning Tracker Pro's $4.99. Flash Weather also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). My Lightning Tracker Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 105). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Flash Weather is free to download; My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99 up front. My Lightning Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flash Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Lightning Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lightning Tracker Pro has 6.1K ratings behind it against 105, 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 65% of Flash Weather's.

My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update weekly, Flash Weather fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Lightning Tracker Pro | Flash Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995/reviews)** | [4.4 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-weather-future-radar/id6462927563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #179 |
| Size | 7 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) | [Flash Scientific Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703653310) |

## 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, #186 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, iPhone Duo support

**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


### Flash Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-weather-future-radar/id6462927563)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app uses advanced algorithms and deep learning to predict lightning strikes before they happen. It provides real-time and future radar, smart push notifications, and heat stress forecasting for outdoor safety. Get hourly and 7-day forecasts for temperature, precipitation, and more.

**Highlights:** Predictive lightning alerts, Live Activities on Lock Screen, Future radar up to 18 hours, Smart push notifications, Heat and WBGT forecasting, 7-day hourly and daily forecasts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flash Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Flash Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Lightning Tracker Pro free?

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

### Is Flash Weather free?

Flash Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

My Lightning Tracker Pro is rated higher. My Lightning Tracker Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Flash Weather averages 4.4 from 105 ratings.

### Do My Lightning Tracker Pro or Flash Weather have ads?

Neither My Lightning Tracker Pro nor Flash Weather shows ads.

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

My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update weekly, and Flash Weather fortnightly. Most recently, My Lightning Tracker Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Flash Weather on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, My Lightning Tracker Pro or Flash Weather?

My Lightning Tracker Pro currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Flash Weather at #179. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*