# My Lightning Tracker Pro vs Lightning Tracker‎

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Lightning Tracker Pro at 81% against Lightning Tracker‎'s 8%. My Lightning Tracker Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Lightning Tracker‎'s advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Lightning Tracker‎ 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 Lightning Tracker‎ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 6K ratings behind it against 156, 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 8% of Lightning Tracker‎'s.

My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Lightning Tracker‎ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Lightning Tracker Pro | Lightning Tracker‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995/reviews)** | [4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker/id6670211416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #182 |
| Size | 9 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) |

## 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, #157 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


### Lightning Tracker‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker/id6670211416)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor real-time lightning strikes on a map with detailed information like time and distance. Receive background notifications for nearby activity and customize your detection radius. View current weather conditions alongside lightning alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike map, Strike details (time, distance), Background monitoring and notifications, Customizable detection radius (1-50 miles), Current weather conditions view, Lightning strike expiration (15 minutes)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | 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 Lightning Tracker‎ free?

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

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

My Lightning Tracker Pro is rated higher. My Lightning Tracker Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Lightning Tracker‎ averages 4.4 from 156 ratings.

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

Lightning Tracker‎ shows ads; My Lightning Tracker Pro does not.

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

My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lightning Tracker‎ every 5 months. Most recently, My Lightning Tracker Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lightning Tracker‎ on September 23, 2026.

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

My Lightning Tracker Pro currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Lightning Tracker‎ at #182. 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.*