# Thunderly vs Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

The clearest difference is rating: Weather・Lightning Tracker Live at 4.9 against Thunderly's 4.3. Thunderly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 27). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather・Lightning Tracker Live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Thunderly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thunderly has 2.6K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thunderly ships an update every 3 weeks, Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunderly | Weather・Lightning Tracker Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderly/id1341334743/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlightning-tracker-live/id6737422759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 113 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Plesek](https://appshunter.io/developer/579661449) | [Savelii Stepura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687878567) |

## 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


### Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlightning-tracker-live/id6737422759)

Monitor lightning and extreme weather events in real-time with advanced features like interactive maps, custom alerts, and detailed forecasts. All advanced functionality requires a paid subscription for comprehensive weather monitoring.

**Highlights:** Live lightning tracking, Interactive weather radar map, Severe weather alerts, Hurricane and wildfire maps, 10-day detailed weather forecast, Minute-by-minute precipitation forecast

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Lightning Tracker Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial 3-days Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Lightning Tracker Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Annual Lightning Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunderly free?

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

### Is Weather・Lightning Tracker Live free?

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thunderly or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is rated higher. Thunderly averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Weather・Lightning Tracker Live averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Thunderly or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live have ads?

Neither Thunderly nor Weather・Lightning Tracker Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thunderly or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?

Thunderly ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. Most recently, Thunderly was updated on September 26, 2026 and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live on September 10, 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.*