Comparison

Mobipax MP Lightning Detector vs Thundra

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

Head to head
About

Mobipax MP Lightning Detector

This app allows users to monitor the status of nearby smart city lightning detection devices. Administrators can control device settings like siren volume and operating hours, while all users can view real-time storm intensity alerts.

Highlights
  • Monitor device status
  • Control siren volume
  • Set operating hours
  • View storm intensity lights
  • Test devices remotely
  • Receive real-time alerts
Features
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Mobipax MP Lighting Detectors are 6 foot tall physical cell-connected smart city devices designed to help protect people around Parks, Playgrounds, Golf Courses, Tennis Courts, Sports Fields and anywhere people gather. These units should be part of any Lightning Danger mitigation system. This application allows users to see the status of our nearby cell-connected Mobipax MP Lighting Detectors and allows device administrators to control assigned devices' siren volume, lights, hours of operation and to test devices. A Mobipax MP Lightning Detector is a great safety addition, providing real-time, on-site, lights and siren to indicate detected lightning. Mobipax MP Lightning Detectors are 6' tall, made of sturdy Aluminum and Polycarbonate. Bright RED, ORANGE, YELLOW and GREEN lights indicate storm intensity (NEAR, IN-AREA, APPROACHING) for lightning up to approximately 24 miles away, a volume adjustable siren attracts your attention when lightning is detected. The MP Lightning Detectors come in two types: Cell-Connected and Non-Connected (stand-alone). The Cell-Connected units allow assigned Administrators to control hours of operation (so the unit can be set to not wake schoolyard or golf-course neighbors at 2:00AM). Administrators can remotely set the siren's loudness and can remotely test devices. The Cell-Connected devices also allow any user who downloaded this free Mobipax MP Lightning Detector Monitor and Control application to see the status of units in their area. The cell-connected devices are especially useful for municipalities and for integrating into smart-city systems. The Non-Connected units provide the same immediate on-site bright lights and loud (manually adjustable) siren lightning alerts to people in the area, but can not be monitored or controlled by this application.

About

Thundra

Features
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THUNDRA helps you stay aware of lightning activity around the world with a clean, modern, and calm experience. Track live lightning strikes in real time, explore strike density with interactive heatmaps, and receive nearby alerts — all in a dark-first, distraction-free design. Built for clarity and safety, THUNDRA focuses on what matters most: awareness, not alarm. Key Features: •Live Lightning Map •View recent lightning strikes worldwide with smooth, real-time updates. •Strike Heatmaps •See where lightning occurs most frequently across different time ranges. •Smart Proximity Alerts •Get notified when lightning is detected near you. Customize distance and time windows. •Insights & Trends •Understand patterns with simple, readable statistics. •Minimal, Dark-First Design •Designed for focus, comfort, and iOS aesthetics. THUNDRA does not track you and does not show ads. Your location is used only to provide nearby lightning alerts. Stay aware. Stay calm. THUNDRA.

Screenshots

Mobipax MP Lightning Detector3 screens
Thundra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Thundra at every 2 weeks against Mobipax MP Lightning Detector's every 4 months. Mobipax MP Lightning Detector's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobipax MP Lightning Detector ships an update every 4 months, Thundra every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mobipax MP Lightning Detector versus Thundra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobipax MP Lightning DetectorThundra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobipax LLCMert Huseyin Ciloglu

In-app purchases

None

Mobipax MP Lightning Detector

No in-app purchases

None

Thundra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobipax MP Lightning Detector free?
Mobipax MP Lightning Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thundra free?
Thundra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobipax MP Lightning Detector or Thundra have ads?
Neither Mobipax MP Lightning Detector nor Thundra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobipax MP Lightning Detector or Thundra?
Mobipax MP Lightning Detector ships an update every 4 months, and Thundra every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mobipax MP Lightning Detector was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thundra on October 20, 2026.

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