# Lightning Tracker vs Flash Weather

The clearest difference is ads: Flash Weather at none against Lightning Tracker's shown. Flash Weather also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Lightning Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 65%) and ratings volume (574 vs 103). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flash Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Lightning Tracker against 4.4 for Flash Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker has 574 ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Lightning Tracker's written reviews are positive against 65% of Flash Weather's.

Lightning Tracker ships an update every 4 months, Flash Weather fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker | Flash Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker/id1473753714/reviews) | **[4.4 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-weather-future-radar/id6462927563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **574** | 103 |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#110** |
| Size | 127 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) | [Flash Scientific Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703653310) |

## 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


### Flash Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-weather-future-radar/id6462927563)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get precise, AI-powered weather alerts for lightning, heat risk, and radar. Receive instant notifications tailored to your location, with customizable settings for safety and planning outdoor activities. Includes hourly and 7-day forecasts.

**Highlights:** AI lightning prediction, Real-time heat risk metrics, Current and future radar maps, Smart push notifications, Hourly and 7-day forecasts, Customizable warning settings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flash Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Flash Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Tracker free?

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

### Is Flash Weather free?

Flash Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Tracker or Flash Weather?

Flash Weather is rated higher. Lightning Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Flash Weather averages 4.4 from 103 ratings.

### Do Lightning Tracker or Flash Weather have ads?

Lightning Tracker shows ads; Flash Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Tracker or Flash Weather?

Lightning Tracker ships an update every 4 months, and Flash Weather fortnightly. Most recently, Lightning Tracker was updated on October 17, 2026 and Flash Weather on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*