Comparison

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar vs Lightning Map

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

Lightning Map

Features
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Lightning Map - Storm Radar is your ultimate real-time lightning tracker and severe weather alert companion. Stay ahead of dangerous thunder strikes, sudden storms, and heavy rain with live interactive radar maps and instant safety notifications. Whether you're playing golf, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, or relaxing at home, Lightning Map gives you exact pin-point accuracy on lightning strikes in your immediate area. KEY FEATURES: REAL-TIME LIGHTNING TRACKER • View live lightning strikes across the globe as they happen. • See precise strike distance, exact timestamp, and flash polarity. • Monitor storm movement and strike frequency in real time. ACCURATE PROXIMITY ALERTS • Get instant push notifications when lightning strikes near your location. • Customizable alert radius (e.g., 5 miles, 10 miles, 20 miles). • Early safety warnings to seek shelter before severe weather hits. INTERACTIVE STORM RADAR & MAP • High-resolution dark mode radar map optimized for fast loading. • Multi-layer display: lightning strikes, precipitation radar, storm cells, and clouds. • Smooth pan, zoom, and location auto-tracking. STORM HISTORY & ANALYTICS • Replay recent lightning activity to track storm trajectories. • Historical heatmaps showing high lightning density areas. • Detailed strike counter and storm intensity metrics. PERFECT FOR: • Outdoor Sports & Golfers: Get alerted before thunderstorms endanger your game. • Boaters & Fishermen: Essential maritime safety tool for open waters. • Hikers, Campers & Runners: Know when to take cover on the trail. • Parents & Coaches: Keep outdoor sports practices and events safe. • Weather Enthusiasts & Storm Chasers: Professional-grade strike detection data. WHY LIGHTNING MAP - STORM RADAR? Designed with ultra-fast data feeds and minimal battery consumption, Lightning Map delivers critical weather safety information when seconds count. Download Lightning Map - Storm Radar today and stay protected against severe weather! Privacy Policy:https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/lightning-alert-privacy-policy/1f4af0c2-156d-43cb-8b0c-791d5c23a36a/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar2 screens
Lightning Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Map at 5.0 against Live Lightning Map Storm Radar's 4.3. Lightning Map also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Live Lightning Map Storm Radar's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Lightning Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightning Map 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 91 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, Lightning Map every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Live Lightning Map Storm Radar versus Lightning Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Lightning Map Storm RadarLightning Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (91 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad MohsinTirin

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

Lightning Map

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
2 purchases

Lightning Map

Subscriptions1
  • Lightning Map Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lightning Map Lifetime Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Live Lightning Map Storm Radar free?
Live Lightning Map Storm Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightning Map free?
Lightning Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Lightning Map Storm Radar or Lightning Map?
Lightning Map is rated higher. Live Lightning Map Storm Radar averages 4.3 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Lightning Map averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Live Lightning Map Storm Radar or Lightning Map have ads?
Neither Live Lightning Map Storm Radar nor Lightning Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Lightning Map Storm Radar or Lightning Map?
Live Lightning Map Storm Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lightning Map every 5 days. Most recently, Live Lightning Map Storm Radar was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lightning Map on October 25, 2026.

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