# My Lightning Tracker Pro vs StormClear

The clearest difference is price: StormClear at Free against My Lightning Tracker Pro's $4.99. StormClear also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). My Lightning Tracker Pro's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 2) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

StormClear 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 StormClear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StormClear 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 2, 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 StormClear's.

My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, StormClear daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Lightning Tracker Pro | StormClear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormclear/id6806899042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) | [Weather Dudes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806899044) |

## 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, #184 Top Paid, #191 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


### StormClear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormclear/id6806899042)

Get clear, plain-English weather updates and AI-powered briefings. Understand what's coming, when it will arrive, and what to do about it. Includes official warnings and radar, with options for advanced predictive timing and alerts.

**Highlights:** AI-powered weather briefings, Plain-English explanations, Predictive storm arrival times, Official NWS warnings, NOAA radar, Customizable avatars, Home screen widgets

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StormClear Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| StormClear Pro Annual | $29.99 | 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 StormClear free?

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

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

StormClear is rated higher. My Lightning Tracker Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while StormClear averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither My Lightning Tracker Pro nor StormClear shows ads.

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

My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and StormClear daily. Most recently, My Lightning Tracker Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and StormClear on October 15, 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.*