WeatherPro for iPad vs Lightning Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeatherPro for iPad
Access detailed, high-quality weather information with global forecasts and alerts. Features include hourly breakdowns, comprehensive data points, and radar imagery. An optional premium service offers extended forecasts and specialized weather reports.
- 7-day hourly forecasts
- 2 million worldwide locations
- Comprehensive weather data
- Worldwide extreme weather alerts
- Global satellite and animated radar
- Optional premium features
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WeatherPro is a reliable, award winning app that offers unrivalled, high-quality, detailed information, including Apple Watch support. These features are all brought to you by passionate weather professionals – hence the name WeatherPro! • 7-day forecast data in periods of 3 hours • Weather reports for 2 million worldwide locations • Comprehensive detail on temperature, wind direction/ speed, air pressure, precipitation amount/ probability, relative humidity, UV index, feels like temperature and more • Worldwide alerts and warning levels for extreme weather • Unlimited favourite locations synchronizable via iCloud • Connection to Netatmo personal weather stations • Global satellite and animated radar for the USA, Australia and much of Europe • Additional features like: widget, weather news etc. • No adverts We also offer an optional premium service which is perfect for if you have specific weather interests, for sports, holidays or more: • 14-day forecasts in hourly periods • Precipitation type radar for Europe, radar forecasts, heat maps, lightning strikes, cloud cover forecasts, etc. • Beach Weather and more Privacy Policy: https://www.weatherpro.com/en/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://www.dtn.com/subscription-agreement-standard-terms-conditions/
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lightning Tracker at Free against WeatherPro for iPad's $0.99. Lightning Tracker also leads on device support (3 vs 1). WeatherPro for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On review sentiment, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Lightning Tracker is free to download; WeatherPro for iPad costs $0.99 up front. WeatherPro for iPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lightning Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WeatherPro for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 619 and 574 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of WeatherPro for iPad's written reviews are positive against 76% of Lightning Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
WeatherPro for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, Lightning Tracker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WeatherPro for iPad | Lightning Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (619 ratings) — better | 4.3 (574 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | 75.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 619 — better | 574 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DTN Germany GmbH. | Elecont LLC |
Customer experience
WeatherPro for iPad
Lightning Tracker
User reviews
WeatherPro for iPad
From 619 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌐 Accurate worldwide weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather data and visualizations
- 🌍 Useful for travelers with location favorites
- 🕰️ Hourly weather breakdowns
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription model with separate charges per device
- 🔍 Limited free features, premium features behind paywall
- 🛑 Unreliable account management and premium status
- 🗺️ Lacking radar and satellite data for some regions
Lightning Tracker
From 574 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate and real-time lightning tracking
- 👍 Helpful for safety and planning outdoor activities
- 💡 Useful for weather monitoring and storm tracking
- ⭐ Excellent app overall
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🚫 Lack of important features like distance, alerts, and history
Bugs and requests
WeatherPro for iPad
Reported bugs
3 issues- Premium status randomly resets or doesn't sync across devices
- Forecast data inaccuracies and inconsistencies
- Glitchy user interface and navigation
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable weather data ranges and units
- Improved radar and satellite imagery
- Seamless cross-device premium access
- Better weather alerts and notifications
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
In-app purchases
WeatherPro for iPad
- Monthly (Family Sharing)$0.991 Month
- Premium 3 Month$1.99
- Premium 12 Month$8.99
Lightning Tracker
- Remove Ads & Limits$2.99
Questions
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