Comparison

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar vs LightningMaps

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

Head to head
About

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar

Monitor global lightning strikes in real-time with detailed map views and historical data. Track thunderstorms as they happen and identify frequent strike locations. Optimized for the latest iPhone and iPad models.

Highlights
  • Real-time global lightning strike display
  • Detailed thunderstorm map view
  • History of lightning hotspots
  • Full iPhone and iPad support
Features
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This is the best app for monitoring lightning strikes all around the world in real-time. Using modern technology, you can watch thunderstorms as they occur. KEY FEATURES: - Displays lightning strikes all around the world in real-time! - View detailed information about where the thunderstorm is occurring on a map. - See a history of hotspots where lightning strikes occur most often! - Full support for the latest iPhone and iPad models. If you want to keeping up lightning strikes and thunderstorms easily, then this is the right app for you. Subscribe to get unlimited access to the app prime features: Subscriptions prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD. - All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time-sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original “1 Month”/“1 Year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or yearly package) - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a Live Lightning Pro subscription. Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Subscription Policy: https://cruxsolution-practice-project.firebaseapp.com/tos.html https://cruxsolution-practice-project.firebaseapp.com/privacy.html

About

LightningMaps

Pinpoint the exact location and distance of real-life lightning strikes using your phone's sensors. Simply tap when you see a flash and again when you hear thunder to instantly reveal the strike's coordinates. It's like having a personal lightning detector in your pocket.

Highlights
  • Pinpoint lightning strike locations
  • Measure distance to strikes
  • Intuitive tap-based interface
  • Real-time tracking
  • Safety guidelines included
Features
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Unleash Your Inner Thor with LightningMaps! With LightningMaps, you can harness the power of Thor himself. The app takes your current location as a reference point, enabling you to pinpoint real life lightning strikes with unmatched precision. Here's how it works: Step 1: When you spot that electrifying flash in the sky, tap your screen. Step 2: Aim your phone in the direction of the lightning, channeling your inner god of thunder and Tap again when the thunder roars. LightningMaps works its magic, revealing the lightning's exact location in an instant.  It's like carrying your very own lightning rod right in your pocket! You see the lightning location and the distance from you. So, feel like Thor and conquer the storm with LightningMasp. Lightning tracking has never been this electrifying! Note: LightningMaps prioritizes safety. Always adhere to safety guidelines when observing thunderstorms.

Screenshots

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar2 screens
LightningMaps2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LightningMaps at 5.0 against Live Lightning Map Storm Radar's 4.3. LightningMaps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Live Lightning Map Storm Radar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (90 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. Live Lightning Map Storm Radar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. LightningMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LightningMaps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Lightning Map Storm Radar has 90 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, LightningMaps every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Live Lightning Map Storm Radar versus LightningMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Lightning Map Storm RadarLightningMaps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (90 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad MohsinAndrii Rudenko

Customer experience

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar

All ratings90 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative26.2%

LightningMaps

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App reports no storms during actual storms
  • Cannot zoom out after double-clicking
  • Map does not scale by squeezing
  • Forced to rate before using the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow map zooming out
  • Show storm direction and intensity
  • Include rain/hail indicators
  • Improve zoom functionality
  • Allow rating after usage

LightningMaps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.491 Month
  • Yearly Pro$18.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

LightningMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Lightning Map Storm Radar free?
Live Lightning Map Storm Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightningMaps free?
LightningMaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Live Lightning Map Storm Radar or LightningMaps?
LightningMaps is rated higher. Live Lightning Map Storm Radar averages 4.3 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while LightningMaps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Live Lightning Map Storm Radar or LightningMaps have ads?
Neither Live Lightning Map Storm Radar nor LightningMaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Lightning Map Storm Radar or LightningMaps?
Live Lightning Map Storm Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, and LightningMaps every 8 months. Most recently, Live Lightning Map Storm Radar was updated on October 16, 2026 and LightningMaps on October 8, 2026.

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