# Thunderly vs Lightning Tracker with Alerts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Tracker with Alerts at 100% against Thunderly's 58%. Thunderly's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker with Alerts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Thunderly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thunderly holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thunderly has 2.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Thunderly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lightning Tracker with Alerts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunderly | Lightning Tracker with Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderly/id1341334743/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-with-alerts/id6744063454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Plesek](https://appshunter.io/developer/579661449) | [Growup Infosoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744878568) |

## 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 with Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-with-alerts/id6744063454)

This app provides real-time lightning detection and storm tracking with an interactive map. Receive instant notifications for approaching storms and view detailed insights like intensity, direction, and distance. Customize map views and save favorite locations for quick access to critical weather data.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike notifications, Storm tracking with accurate data, Interactive map with custom views, Lightning strike videos, Detailed storm insights, Save favorite locations, Global lightning tracking search

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning One Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning One Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Lightning 300 Credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lightning 700 Credit | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunderly free?

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

### Is Lightning Tracker with Alerts free?

Lightning Tracker with Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thunderly or Lightning Tracker with Alerts?

Thunderly is rated higher. Thunderly averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Lightning Tracker with Alerts averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Thunderly or Lightning Tracker with Alerts have ads?

Lightning Tracker with Alerts 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.*