# Thunderly vs Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

Thunderly and Lightning Tracker My Radar Map both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Thunderly's written reviews are positive against 17% of Lightning Tracker My Radar Map's. Thunderly also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker My Radar Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Thunderly asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Thunderly against 4.4 for Lightning Tracker My Radar Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thunderly has 2.6K ratings behind it against 232, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Thunderly's written reviews are positive against 17% of Lightning Tracker My Radar Map's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunderly | Lightning Tracker My Radar Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderly/id1341334743/reviews) | **[4.4 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-my-radar-map/id6670304902/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 232 |
| Positive reviews | **57.7% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Plesek](https://appshunter.io/developer/579661449) | [Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761133001) |

## What reviewers say

### Thunderly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderly/id1341334743)

Visualize real-time lightning strikes globally on an interactive map. Explore weather data like clouds and precipitation, and measure distances to storms. You can even simulate lightning flashes with your camera.

**Highlights:** Real-time global lightning map, Accurate day/night cycle, Real-time clouds and precipitation layers, Lightning history layer (last hour), Zoomable map detail, Storm distance measurement, Simulated lightning flashes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Awesome app
- 🌩️ Great for tracking storms
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🔊 Realistic sound effects
- 🌍 Global coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔌 App not working/functional
- 🕰️ App no longer updated
- 🔇 Sound/vibration issues
- 📱 Compatibility problems on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Globe not rendering properly
- Lightning data not updating in real-time
- Incorrect lightning strike detection

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track past lightning strikes
- Implement distance/location-based alerts
- Include weather data and radar
- Add support for landscape mode and iPad
- Provide more customization options


### Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-my-radar-map/id6670304902)

Track lightning strikes in real-time with this app. It provides accurate alerts for nearby lightning and thunderstorms, helping you stay safe outdoors. Monitor global lightning activity and receive instant weather updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike map, Predictive thunderstorm tracking, Accurate lightning alerts, Live weather radar, Weather forecasts, Customizable notifications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunderly free?

Thunderly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightning Tracker My Radar Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thunderly or Lightning Tracker My Radar Map?

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map is rated higher. Thunderly averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Lightning Tracker My Radar Map averages 4.4 from 232 ratings.

### Do Thunderly or Lightning Tracker My Radar Map have ads?

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map shows ads; Thunderly does not.

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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.*