# My Lightning Tracker Pro vs RainBot Weather

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 (#6 vs unranked). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Lightning Tracker Pro | RainBot Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbot-weather/id6776046045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) | [CODY JOSEPH WRUBEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878933522) |

## What reviewers say

### My Lightning Tracker Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Weather, #193 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


### RainBot Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbot-weather/id6776046045)

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:** 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*