Lightning Tracker vs ILM+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightning Tracker
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.
- Live lightning map
- Real-time strike visualization
- Predictive lightning alerts
- Estimated time of arrival (ETA) for strikes
- Monitor saved locations
- 6-hour strike history
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Stay safe from lightning! Lightning Tracker delivers real-time lightning strike data for North and South America, keeping you and your loved ones protected. Live Lightning Map: Watch real-time strikes across the Americas with color-coded visuals to track lightning movement. Lightning Alerts: Predict strike patterns and intensity, with ETAs for your location. Monitor Anywhere: Check strikes near you or saved spots, like home or family, in one tap. 6-Hour Strike History: Analyze past lightning trends to stay one step ahead. Protect what matters most with Lightning Tracker. Download now to track strikes and stay safe!
ILM+
This national weather app provides the latest weather information, including warnings and forecasts based on your location. Users can also contribute by sharing their own weather observations, enhancing forecast accuracy. It offers radar and satellite imagery, marine weather, and ice maps.
- Real-time weather warnings with push notifications
- Location-based weather forecasts
- Observation data from monitoring stations
- Radar and satellite imagery
- Marine and ice weather information
- User weather observations and sharing
- Home screen weather widget
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Eesti riiklik ilmaäpp Eesti on väike, kuid ilm võib olla väga tujukas. Riiklik ilmaäpp ILM+ aitab olla alati kursis kõige värskema ilmainfoga, et saaksid end ohtlike ilmastikunähtuste eest kaitsta. Äpi kaudu saad ka ise ilmainfot jagada. ILM+ näitab reaalajas ilma kogu Eesti kohta, värsked andmed laekuvad iga tunni möödumisel. Lisaks mitme päeva kogu Eesti ilmaprognoosile saad jälgida end huvitava asukoha ilmainfot. Samuti on võimalik saada otse oma nutiseadme ekraanile tõukesõnumeid ohtliku ilma kohta. Lisaks oleme äpis loonud kõigile võimaluse jagada teistega oma asukoha värsket ilmainfot ehk olla ise ilmavaatleja. Kasuta kindlasti seda võimalust, sest see on oluline sisend Keskkonnaagentuuri teenustele, ilmaprognoosidele ja hoiatustele ning aitab kaasa prognooside kvaliteedi parandamisele. * Ohtlike ilmastikunähtuste hoiatused, tõukesõnumid. * Asukohapõhine ilmaprognoos. * Seirejaamades mõõdetud ilmaandmed. * Radaripildid ja sademete lühiennustus. * Satelliidipildid. * Mereilm (tuule suuna ja kiiruse mudelprognoos, Läänemere 24 tunni sünoptilise olukorra kirjeldus, seireandmed rannikujaamadest). * Talvehooajal jääkaart, suvel rannailm. * Kasutajate ilmavaatlused. * Vidinad vaatlusandmete ja ilmaprognoosiga. Ilmaäpp on eesti ja inglise keeles. Vajalik on iOS 15.6 või uuem. Eesti esimese riikliku ilmaäpiga oled alati oma asukohas ohtlike ilmastikunähtustega kursis ja võid end alati kindlalt tunda, sest Sinu turvalisus on meie prioriteet. Naudi ilma! Keskkonnaagentuuri meeskond Äpi koduleht: https://www.keskkonnaagentuur.ee/ilmpluss Kasutajatugi: klienditugi@envir.ee või +372 666 0901 (E-R 8:00-17:00) Privaatsus- ja kasutustingimused: https://keskkonnaagentuur.ee/privaatsus ___________________ With the Estonian Environment Agency’s Weather App ILM+, you can stay up to date with the latest weather information and protect yourself from hazardous weather conditions. You can also share observations of hazardous weather through the app and help improve the quality of Estonian weather forecasts and warnings. ILM+ provides real-time weather information for all of Estonia, with updated data available every hour. You can also receive push notifications directly on your smart device about hazardous weather conditions. Main features: * Weather warnings, including push notifications. * Location-based weather forecast. * Observation data from Estonian monitoring stations. * Radar images and nowcast to monitor the areas of precipitation. * Satellite images. * Sea weather (wind direction and speed model forecast, weather forecast for the Baltic Sea for 24 hours, observation data from coastal stations). * Seasonal information: ice map, beach weather. * User observations. * Widget on the phone screen. Weather app is available in Estonian and English. The minimum supported iOS version is 15.6. Enjoy the weather! Estonian Environment Agency team Official Website: https://www.keskkonnaagentuur.ee/en/ilmpluss Support: klienditugi@envir.ee or +372 666 0901 (Mon.-Fri. 8:00-17:00) Privacy Policy: https://www.keskkonnaagentuur.ee/en/privacy-policy-and-terms-use-ilm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Tracker at 75% against ILM+'s 0%. Lightning Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). ILM+'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.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ILM+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightning Tracker | ILM+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (604 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 604 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elecont LLC | Keskkonnaministeeriumi Infotehnoloogiakeskus |
Customer experience
Lightning Tracker
ILM+
Bugs and requests
Lightning Tracker
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not detecting lightning strikes even when visible
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Issues with app updates and functionality changes
Requested features
4 requests- 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
ILM+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lightning Tracker
- Remove Ads & Limits$2.99
ILM+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lightning Tracker free?
Is ILM+ free?
Do Lightning Tracker or ILM+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lightning Tracker or ILM+?
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