Comparison

Oz Radar Weather vs Lightning on Map

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

Head to head
About

Oz Radar Weather

View detailed Australian weather radar imagery, including national cloud and synoptic charts. Get local forecasts, rain notifications, and BOM weather warnings. Uses GPS to pinpoint your location on the radar map.

Highlights
  • GPS location on radar
  • National cloud and synoptic charts
  • Local weather and rain forecasts
  • Rain notifications
  • BOM weather warning notifications
  • Full screen landscape view
  • Pinch zoom and drag panning
Currently charting
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AUSTRALIAN WEATHER RADAR. This app only shows radars and weather for Australia. ***************************** WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THIS APP. What the other apps don't have. 1) It uses GPS to show your location on the radar. 2) Oz Radar supports full screen landscape view. 3) National cloud and synoptic charts. 4) Local weather and rain forecasts 5) Rain notifications 6) BOM weather warning notifications (But don't believe me, read the reviews) ***************************** Oz weather radar allows you to view the BOM (Bureau of Meteorology) weather radar information located through Australia. Each radar image can be panned and zoomed to get a better look at the area you are interested in. Approximately 50 radars cover a large proportion of Australia to bring you the most up to date weather information. The information cycles through the last few images so you can get a good look at what is happening around you. All views show the latest feeds directly from the BOM web site. Dedicated weather watch radars provide the most up to date weather information every 10 minutes and in some cases every 6 minutes. You can also view the last 6 hours of satellite cloud imagery that is taken every hour on the National view. Features not seen in other apps include; * Showing YOUR GPS location on the radar map. * Listing nearby radars * Cached backgrounds for faster loading and less data usage * Pinch zoom with drag panning * Selection of surrounding radar by direction * LANDSCAPE View * Animated national weather chart * Animated national synoptic chart (The one with the lines ad arrows) * Weather readings from hundreds of weather stations. * Weather forecasts for all over Australia Note : This app uses background location to generate alerts of rain in your current area.

About

Lightning on Map

Features
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Lightning on Map: LR Tracker is a comprehensive weather tracking app designed to help you stay aware of severe weather conditions with advanced tools and real-time data. One of the standout features of the Lightning Strike app is the Lightning Flash Tool, which lets you see lightning strikes as they happen, displayed clearly on an interactive map. This Lightning Radar is essential for anyone who wants to track storm activity in their area or across the globe. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, a frequent traveler, or someone who wants to stay safe during storm season, this feature keeps you visually informed of lightning patterns and storm movement. Lightning on Map : LR Tracker app also offers customizable flash alerts, allowing you to choose specific times and places around your area or set a notification alert for receiving lightning notifications. This Flash Scheduled Alert tool ensures that you’re staying informed about all upcoming all the lighting condition. In addition to lightning tracking, the app includes a high-resolution lightning radar for detailed weather analysis around your chosen area, or also from around the globe via the map. A hurricane tracker that monitors storm paths and intensity and gives all the details of the current storm. With LR Tracker, you can change the view of the map type as per your choice of customization. Lightning on Map: LR Tracker is an essential tool for tracking everything from local lightning storms to large-scale hurricanes. With accurate, real-time updates, the app offers peace of mind by helping anyone to prepare for and respond to dynamic weather conditions. Features: Lightning on Map to see live lightning strikes on an interactive map. Set alerts based on your preferred time and location to get updates on any situation. Flash scheduled alerts to get notified only when needed, without unnecessary interruptions. Track detailed lightning activity locally or globally using interactive map types. Hurricane Tracker to monitor storm paths and intensity and get up-to-date storm details. You can easily change the map view to suit your preferences. Easily track lightning and storms around your area or across the world. Lightning radar for tracking lightning activity to help you monitor storms with accuracy and detail. LR Tracker app to easily stay informed about the current situation of lightning strikes around the globe. All features are accessible with a subscription, including... •Unlock Premium feature •Ads free version Subscription plan: One Week : 6.99$ for 1 Week One Year : 44.99$ for 1 Year For more information : Privacy Policy : https://bhaktidave03.blogspot.com/2025/05/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use : https://bhaktidave03.blogspot.com/2025/05/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Oz Radar Weather3 screens
Lightning on Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lightning on Map at Free against Oz Radar Weather's $1.99. Lightning on Map also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Oz Radar Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Lightning on Map is free to download; Oz Radar Weather costs $1.99 up front. Lightning on Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Oz Radar Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oz Radar Weather ships an update every 2 months, Lightning on Map every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Oz Radar Weather versus Lightning on Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOz Radar WeatherLightning on Map
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#164 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecure Hub Pty LtdBhakti Dave

Bugs and requests

Oz Radar Weather

Reported bugs

35 issues
  • App won't open, needs multiple attempts
  • Shows nothing after opening
  • Radar feature no longer working since BoM new website
  • App no longer works after BoM site update
  • Not loading weather imagery (rain and wind)
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  • App crashes frequently
  • Sydney radar (128km) shows same picture for months
  • App doesn't work on iPhone 14 but works on older devices
  • Crashes every time on iPad
  • Cannot load radar images without crashing
  • Buckland park radar image unusable
  • Map backgrounds gone black
  • App reader not working with new iPhone Max Pro
  • Keeps crashing and shutting down
  • Cannot change radar location and radius
  • Radar no longer works
  • Gladstone radar coastline shows black inland
  • 256km radar has been black for a long time
  • Warnings don't show up anymore
  • Double screen when looking at radar
  • App closes when trying to add local radar or contact support
  • Radars won't load, no server access for support
  • Stopped working properly after an update
  • App crashes each time radar map is created
  • App won't open after update
  • Keeps getting error when downloading radar data on iPod touch
  • App not working with 4.0 update
  • 128km basemap for Sydney corrupted
  • Melbourne radar not working
  • Local radar not available for days
  • Stopped working after update
  • New update will not open
  • Downloaded update now app won't open at all
  • Crashes all the time after update
  • App doesn't work with iOS 11

Requested features

8 requests
  • Restore old BOM imagery
  • Fix radar feature after new BoM website launch
  • Provide more map to read approaching weather in Perth
  • Update app for iPhone 14 compatibility
  • Update app for iPad compatibility
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  • Update app for iPhone X full screen support
  • Add option for BOM radar in notification window
  • Specific iPad app

Lightning on Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Oz Radar Weather

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightning on Map

Subscriptions2
  • Lightning Map One Week$7.997 Days
  • Lightning Map One Year$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Oz Radar Weather free?
Oz Radar Weather costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightning on Map free?
Lightning on Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Oz Radar Weather or Lightning on Map have ads?
Lightning on Map shows ads; Oz Radar Weather does not.
Which is updated more often, Oz Radar Weather or Lightning on Map?
Oz Radar Weather ships an update every 2 months, and Lightning on Map every 4 days. Most recently, Oz Radar Weather was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lightning on Map on October 3, 2026.

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