# Flash Boom vs Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flash Boom at 60% against Lightning Tracker My Radar Map's 17%. Flash Boom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Lightning Tracker My Radar Map's advantage is ratings volume (232 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker My Radar Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Flash Boom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flash Boom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker My Radar Map has 232 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Flash Boom's written reviews are positive against 17% of Lightning Tracker My Radar Map's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Boom | Lightning Tracker My Radar Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-boom/id320959981/reviews)** | [4.4 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-my-radar-map/id6670304902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **232** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edward Danley](https://appshunter.io/developer/315123663) | [Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761133001) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Boom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-boom/id320959981)

This app estimates the distance to lightning strikes by timing the interval between seeing the flash and hearing the thunder. It provides a simple, quick way to gauge your proximity to a storm and advises taking cover if you are within 5 miles.

**Highlights:** Lightning distance estimation, Flash and thunder timing, Distance in miles and kilometers, Safety advisory for close lightning, Simple tap interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-my-radar-map/id6670304902)

Track lightning strikes in real-time with this app. It provides accurate alerts for nearby lightning and thunderstorms, helping you stay safe outdoors. Monitor global lightning activity and receive instant weather updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike map, Predictive thunderstorm tracking, Accurate lightning alerts, Live weather radar, Weather forecasts, Customizable notifications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Boom free?

Flash Boom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightning Tracker My Radar Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flash Boom or Lightning Tracker My Radar Map?

Flash Boom is rated higher. Flash Boom averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lightning Tracker My Radar Map averages 4.4 from 232 ratings.

### Do Flash Boom or Lightning Tracker My Radar Map have ads?

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map shows ads; Flash Boom 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.*