# Lightning Tracker vs Nakaiy Cam

The clearest difference is rating: Nakaiy Cam at 5.0 against Lightning Tracker's 4.3. Nakaiy Cam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Lightning Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (601 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Nakaiy Cam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker has 601 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker | Nakaiy Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker/id1473753714/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nakaiy-cam/id6770215859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **601** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 3 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) | [Hasan Shazil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878873461) |

## 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


### Nakaiy Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nakaiy-cam/id6770215859)

Capture photos and videos with a unique overlay of the Maldivian Nakaiy calendar, an ancient system of 27 seasons. Each image is stamped with the current season, description, time, date, and location, creating a traditional record of life in the Maldives.

**Highlights:** Live camera with Nakaiy season overlay, Import photos and videos, 4 photo filters, Automatic location detection, Integrated gallery

**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 Nakaiy Cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Tracker or Nakaiy Cam?

Nakaiy Cam is rated higher. Lightning Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while Nakaiy Cam averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lightning Tracker or Nakaiy Cam have ads?

Lightning Tracker shows ads; Nakaiy Cam does not.

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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.*