Comparison

Thermo vs VnEmisoft Lightning

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

Head to head
About

Thermo

Get real-time outdoor temperature and detailed weather data for your current location or any city worldwide. Features include an interactive map, humidity, 'feels like' temperature, forecasts, smart alerts, and home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Live temperature updates
  • Interactive temperature map
  • Humidity and 'feels like' data
  • Daily and 7-day forecasts
  • Smart weather alerts
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Thermo – Live Thermometer Accurate outdoor temperature in real time. Thermo gives you instant access to current outdoor temperature and detailed weather data wherever you are. Whether you want to check the outside temperature before leaving home or monitor changing conditions during the day, Thermo delivers reliable information with a clean and intuitive experience. Live temperature, everywhere Get real-time temperature updates for your current location or search any city worldwide. With automatic geolocation and fast data refresh, you always know the temperature now. Switch easily between Fahrenheit and Celsius based on your preference. Interactive temperature map and radar Explore a zoomable live map with temperature overlay. Tap any location to see detailed conditions instantly. The integrated radar view helps you understand weather patterns and track changes around you in real time. Humidity and feels like data Monitor humidity levels and see “feels like” temperature to better understand how weather conditions truly impact your comfort. Thermo combines essential atmospheric data in one clear interface. Forecasts you can rely on Plan ahead with accurate daily and 7-day forecasts. Clear graphs and detailed data help you anticipate temperature changes and evolving weather conditions with confidence. Smart alerts and instant updates Stay informed with timely notifications and daily updates. Thermo keeps you aware of important temperature changes and weather conditions without needing to constantly open the app. Powerful widgets Add a temperature widget to your home screen and check current conditions instantly. Designed for clarity and speed, widgets give you essential information at a glance. Designed for simplicity and precision Thermo combines the reliability of a digital thermometer with the power of modern weather technology. Fast, accurate and easy to use, it provides the essential outdoor temperature information you need, when you need it. Terms of Service: Apple's Terms of Service apply to all subscriptions offered within the app. More information here: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula)

About

VnEmisoft Lightning

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Screenshots

Thermo4 screens
VnEmisoft Lightning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VnEmisoft Lightning at none against Thermo's 10. VnEmisoft Lightning also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Thermo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.09 per month. VnEmisoft Lightning asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thermo ships an update fortnightly, VnEmisoft Lightning weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Thermo versus VnEmisoft Lightning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermoVnEmisoft Lightning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (132 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings132 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStolanappReecoTech

Bugs and requests

Thermo

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App not working
  • Paid subscription not working
  • Inconsistent accuracy
  • Reads -20 C incorrectly
  • Quit working
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  • Internet connection lost error
  • Purchase not remembered
  • Sometimes the app doesn't work
  • Hard to navigate
  • No other locations available
  • Requires Google download
  • Slow to open

Requested features

5 requests
  • Measure indoor temperature
  • Add an analog clock
  • Add a clock
  • Allow tapping locations on a map
  • Measure in-house temperature as well

VnEmisoft Lightning

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Thermo

Subscriptions10
  • Thermometer Premium$1.091 Month
  • Thermometer Premium$1.197 Days
  • Thermometer Premium$2.291 Month
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  • Thermometer Premium$3.497 Days
  • Thermometer Premium Discount$3.991 Year
  • Thermometer Premium$4.991 Month
  • Thermometer Premium3 Days trial$5.491 Year
  • Thermometer Premium3 Days trial$11.491 Year
  • Thermometer Premium7 Days trial$11.491 Year
  • Thermometer Premium7 Days trial$21.491 Year
None

VnEmisoft Lightning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thermo free?
Thermo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VnEmisoft Lightning free?
VnEmisoft Lightning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thermo or VnEmisoft Lightning have ads?
Thermo shows ads; VnEmisoft Lightning does not.
Which is updated more often, Thermo or VnEmisoft Lightning?
Thermo ships an update fortnightly, and VnEmisoft Lightning weekly. Most recently, Thermo was updated on November 6, 2026 and VnEmisoft Lightning on October 30, 2026.

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