Comparison

Lightning Tracker vs SABETTAPIRO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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!

About

SABETTAPIRO

Features
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SabettaPiro is an information tool for viewing satellite thermal detections, weather conditions and alerts in Sardinia and supported European territories. Sardinia is included free of charge. Other territories can be unlocked individually through non-consumable in-app purchases. The app lets you: • view recent thermal detections on the map; • check the date, source, confidence and details of observations; • view wind, cloud cover and weather conditions; • save an area to monitor on your device; • receive alerts for the selected area; • restore purchases on other devices linked to the same Apple Account; • check the sources and status of the services used. A satellite thermal detection does not automatically mean that a fire has been confirmed. Data may be incomplete, delayed or refer to other heat sources. SabettaPiro is not an official emergency service and does not replace information issued by the competent authorities. If you see smoke or flames, contact the local emergency services immediately.

Screenshots

Lightning Tracker4 screens
SABETTAPIRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SABETTAPIRO at none against Lightning Tracker's 1. SABETTAPIRO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Lightning Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightning Tracker ships an update every 4 months, SABETTAPIRO every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lightning Tracker versus SABETTAPIRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightning TrackerSABETTAPIRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (602 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings602 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElecont LLCGUIDO GAZZOLA

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

SABETTAPIRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lightning Tracker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Limits$2.99
None

SABETTAPIRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightning Tracker free?
Lightning Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SABETTAPIRO free?
SABETTAPIRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightning Tracker or SABETTAPIRO have ads?
Lightning Tracker shows ads; SABETTAPIRO does not.
Which is updated more often, Lightning Tracker or SABETTAPIRO?
Lightning Tracker ships an update every 4 months, and SABETTAPIRO every 2 days. Most recently, Lightning Tracker was updated on October 29, 2026 and SABETTAPIRO on October 31, 2026.

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