Comparison

My Lightning Tracker Pro vs RainBot Weather

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Lightning Tracker Pro

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
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My Lightning Tracker Pro is the best app for monitoring lightning strikes all around the world in close to real-time. With a sleek modern design, you can watch thunderstorms as they occur. You can also receive notifications whenever strikes are detected in your area. - Detects and displays lightning strikes all around the world! - See a history of hotspots where lightning strikes occur most often! - View more detailed information about where the thunderstorm is occurring on a map. - Receive a lightning alarm when a storm is nearby so that you can monitor it live. - Share a strike with your friends so that they can see where the thunder & lightning is occurring too! - Monitor the weather radar to track what could be coming. - Full support for the latest iPhone and iPad models. - Pro version is ad-free and includes Apple Watch support! If you want the most efficient way of keeping up lightning strikes and thunderstorms, then My Lightning Tracker Pro is the right lightning network for you. This version is similar to apps such as Blitzortung, Clime, Spark and Live Lightning.

About

RainBot Weather

Get hyper-local weather forecasts and real-time storm alerts powered by official NOAA data. Monitor severe weather, view detailed radar, and understand weather threats with intelligent analysis.

Highlights
  • Hyperlocal storm alerts
  • Live NEXRAD radar
  • Precision forecasts
  • ThreatPath storm intelligence
  • Storm Prediction Center products
  • Astronomy tools
Features
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RainBot Weather, intelligently designed. RainBot is a powerful weather platform built around precision forecasts, live NEXRAD radar, intelligent weather alerts, and professional weather analysis. Powered by official NOAA and National Weather Service data, RainBot delivers accurate, location-specific weather information while making complex weather easier to understand. Whether you’re checking today’s forecast, monitoring severe storms, tracking weather while traveling, or planning a night under the stars, RainBot keeps you informed. Personalized Dashboard with everything you need in one place. View current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, severe weather outlooks, environmental data, astronomy information, outdoor activity scores, and live weather insights from a clean, modern dashboard. Precision Forecasts RainBot retrieves forecast data using your exact GPS location, connecting directly to the National Weather Service forecast grid covering your location—not simply the nearest city. • Hourly & 7-Day Forecasts • RainBot Daily Briefings • Weather-Aware Summaries • Hour-by-Hour Trends • Heat Index, UV Index, Dew Point, Humidity, Wind, Pressure, Visibility & More Live NEXRAD Radar Explore nationwide radar using official National Weather Service data. Features include: • Base Reflectivity • Surface Temperature Layer • Official Warning Polygons • GPS Location Tracking • Multiple Radar Products RainBot displays official NEXRAD data directly from NOAA without artificial future radar imagery or generated precipitation forecasts. Radar features continue to evolve as additional weather layers and visualization improvements are added. ThreatPath™ (Preview) ThreatPath is RainBot’s developing storm intelligence system. Rather than simply displaying alerts, ThreatPath works to explain what weather means relative to your location by analyzing official warning information alongside storm motion. Current capabilities include: • Relative Storm Position • Warning Polygon Awareness • Storm Motion Analysis • Plain-Language Threat Summaries • Contextual Safety Guidance ThreatPath is under active development, with additional storm intelligence and tracking features planned for future updates. Storm Prediction Center Go beyond the forecast with direct access to professional Storm Prediction Center products. Monitor: • Mesoscale Discussions (MDs) • Convective Outlooks • Watches & Forecast Discussions • Severe Weather Analysis Stay informed about developing severe weather before watches and warnings are issued. Three Saved Locations Monitor weather at up to three custom locations, each with its own: • Personalized Dashboard • Forecasts • Radar • Active Alerts • ThreatPath Analysis Perfect for keeping an eye on home, work, family, or travel destinations. Astronomy Plan your next night under the stars with built-in astronomy tools. • Aurora Forecasts • KP Index • Stargazing Conditions • Moon Phase & Illumination • Cloud Cover Analysis Personalized Alerts Choose the weather notifications that matter most to you. Customize alert preferences, manage monitored locations, and receive timely notifications tailored to your needs. RainBot is continuously expanding with new weather products, radar capabilities, forecasting tools, and weather intelligence features—all designed to help you better understand the weather around you.

Screenshots

My Lightning Tracker Pro3 screens
RainBot Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RainBot Weather at none against My Lightning Tracker Pro's 1. RainBot Weather also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). My Lightning Tracker Pro's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 6) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99 and RainBot Weather $2.99 up front. My Lightning Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RainBot Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RainBot Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lightning Tracker Pro has 6.1K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of RainBot Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update fortnightly, RainBot Weather every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
My Lightning Tracker Pro versus RainBot Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Lightning Tracker ProRainBot Weather
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (6.1K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.1K — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJRustonApps B.V.CODY JOSEPH WRUBEL

Customer experience

My Lightning Tracker Pro

All ratings6,067 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative13.6%

RainBot Weather

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

My Lightning Tracker Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Radar not loading properly
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

RainBot Weather

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My Lightning Tracker Pro

One-time1
  • Buy us a coffee$0.99
None

RainBot Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Lightning Tracker Pro free?
My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is RainBot Weather free?
RainBot Weather costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Lightning Tracker Pro or RainBot Weather?
RainBot Weather is rated higher. My Lightning Tracker Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while RainBot Weather averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do My Lightning Tracker Pro or RainBot Weather have ads?
Neither My Lightning Tracker Pro nor RainBot Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Lightning Tracker Pro or RainBot Weather?
My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update fortnightly, and RainBot Weather every 4 days. Most recently, My Lightning Tracker Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and RainBot Weather on October 18, 2026.

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