# Lightning Tracker vs Damini

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Tracker at 75% against Damini's 19%. Lightning Tracker also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (574 vs 3). Damini's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Damini asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightning Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker has 574 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Lightning Tracker's written reviews are positive against 19% of Damini's.

Lightning Tracker ships an update every 4 months, Damini every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker | Damini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker/id1473753714/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damini-lightning-alert/id1502385645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **574** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) | [sudhir pawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488549538) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker/id1473753714)

Visualize real-time lightning strikes across North and South America on a dynamic map. Receive predictive alerts for strike patterns and intensity, with estimated arrival times for your location. Monitor current and historical lightning activity to stay informed and protected.

**Highlights:** Live lightning map, Real-time strike visualization, Predictive lightning alerts, Estimated time of arrival (ETA) for strikes, Monitor saved locations, 6-hour strike history

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Limits | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and real-time lightning tracking
- 👍 Helpful for safety and planning outdoor activities
- 💡 Useful for weather monitoring and storm tracking
- ⭐ Excellent app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🚫 Lack of important features like distance, alerts, and history

**Reported bugs**

- App not detecting lightning strikes even when visible
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Issues with app updates and functionality changes

**Requested features**

- Add distance/radius information for lightning strikes
- Implement push notifications/alerts for lightning within a certain radius
- Provide historical data and the ability to view past lightning activity
- Improve overall app stability and performance


### Damini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damini-lightning-alert/id1502385645)

Receive real-time lightning alerts based on your current location. View lightning strikes on a map with 5, 10, and 15-minute updates. Register to get advance notifications and forecast alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning alerts, Location-based warnings, Lightning map with 5, 10, 15 min updates, User registration, Friend and farmer subscriptions, Advance notification and SMS alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Tracker free?

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

### Is Damini free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Tracker or Damini?

Lightning Tracker is rated higher. Lightning Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Damini averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Lightning Tracker or Damini have ads?

Lightning Tracker shows ads; Damini does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Tracker or Damini?

Lightning Tracker ships an update every 4 months, and Damini every 2 months. Most recently, Lightning Tracker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Damini on October 15, 2026.

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