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 esimene riiklik ilmaäpp – kõige värskem ilmainfo otse Sinu ekraanile Eesti on väike, kuid ilm võib olla väga tujukas. Selleks, et oleksid alati kursis kõige värskema ilmainfoga, kaitseksid end ootamatute ja ohtlike ilmastikunähtuste eest ning saaksid ka ise ilmainfot jagada, on meil valminud esimene riiklik ilmaäpp ILM+. 1. ilmahoiatused, push-teated (välkteated) 2. asukohapõhine ilmaprognoos 3. vaatlusandmed seirejaamadest 4. radaripildid sajupilvede jälgimiseks 5. satelliidipildid 6. mereilm (tuule kiiruse ja suuna prognoos, ilmaprognoos Läänemere kohta järgmiseks 24 tunniks, ilmaandmed rannikujaamadest) 7. jääkaart, rannailm 8. ilmahuviliste vaatlused, vaatle ja jaga! 9. ilmavidin (widget) telefoni ekraanile Äpis oleme loonud kõigile võimaluse jagada teistega oma asukoha värsket ilmainfot ehk oled justkui ise ilmavaatleja. Kasuta kindlasti seda võimalust, sest see on oluliseks sisendiks Keskkonnaagentuuri teenustele, ilmaprognoosidele ja hoiatustele ning aitab kaasa prognooside kvaliteedile. Ilmaäpp on eesti, inglise ja vene keeles. Äpi kasutamise eelduseks on nutiseadme operatsioonisüsteemi versioon 13 ja uuem. Lae alla ILM+ Keskkonnaagentuuri ilmaäpp. Sellega võid end alati kindlalt tunda, sest Sinu turvalisus on meie prioriteet! Naudi ilma! Keskkonnaagentuur ************ Kasutajatugi: teenused@envir.ee or +372 5342 8610 (E-R 8:00-17:00) Privaatsus- ja kasutustingimused: https://keskkonnaagentuur.ee/privaatsus ======= Первое в Эстонии государственное погодное приложение С первым в Эстонии государственным погодным приложением, созданным Агентством по окружающей среде можешь чувствовать себя всегда уверенно. Будь всегда в курсе о погодных предупреждениях. Внеси свой вклад в обеспечение качества прогноза погоды и погодных предупреждений, отправляя нам информацию об опасных явлениях в твоём местоположении. Необходимым условием для использования приложения является операционная система iOS (версии 13 и новее). В приложении найдёшь: 1. Предупреждения об опасных погодных явлениях, в том числе push-уведомления. 2. Прогноз погоды по местоположению 3. Данные наблюдений с метеостанций Эстонии 4. Радарные изображения для отслеживания движения облаков с осадками 5. Спутниковые снимки 6. Прогноз погоды по морю 7. Сезонная информация: ледовая карта, пляжная погода 8. Наблюдения любителей-метеорологов 9. Виджет Погодное приложение доступно к использованию на эстонском, русском и английском языках. Скачайте приложение ILM+ прямо сейчас и будьте в курсе погоды. Наслаждайтесь погодой! Агентства окружающей среды Эстонии ************ Служба поддержки: teenused@envir.ee или +372 5342 8610 (Пн.-Пт. 8:00-17:00) Условия конфиденциальности и использования: https://www.keskkonnaagentuur.ee/условия ======= Estonia's first national weather app With Estonian Environment Agency’s Weather App You can feel confident. Always be aware of weather warnings at your location. Contribute to ensuring the quality of Estonian weather forecasts and warnings by providing us with information about dangerous weather at your location. Designed for iOS 13 and later operating systems. Main features: 1. dangerous weather warnings, including push notifications 2. location-based weather forecast 3. observation data from Estonian monitoring stations 4. radar images to monitor the movement of rain clouds 5. satellite images 6. sea weather (model wind direction and speed forecast, weather forecast for the Baltic Sea for 24 hours, observation data from coastal stations) 7. seasonal information: ice map, beach weather 8. user observations 9. widget on the phone screen Download ILM+ right now and be informed about the weather on your phone. Enjoy the weather! Estonian Environment Agency ************ Support: teenused@envir.ee or +372 5342 8610 (Mon.-Fri. 8:00-17:00) Read our Privacy Policy: https://www.keskkonnaagentuur.ee/en/privacy
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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 October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightning Tracker | ILM+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (574 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 574 — 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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