Comparison

FriskaVindar vs Lightning Tracker & Live Radar

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

Head to head
About

FriskaVindar

Features
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- Is it windy today? - Wonder how it feels? - Wonder what the sea looks like? The app has calculators for windchill and conversion between F and C scale. The App provides a combined table of winds and wind-chill together with the effect of winds at land and sea. The App will: - convert between different units. - provide the usual terms for wind speed. - calculate wind-chill using the North American formula brought into use after year 2001. - provide wind-chill in both the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. - link to yr.no for weather and forecast.

About

Lightning Tracker & Live Radar

Get real-time global lightning strike alerts and monitor storm intensity on interactive maps. Receive instant notifications when lightning is detected nearby, and view historical storm hotspots. This essential weather companion is designed for storm enthusiasts and safety-conscious users.

Highlights
  • Real-time lightning strike tracking
  • Interactive storm maps
  • Instant lightning alerts
  • Historical storm hotspots
  • Built-in weather radar
  • Optimized for Apple devices
Features
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Lightning Tracker app gives you instant access to real-time lightning strike alerts across the globe — all in a beautifully designed, easy-to-use app. Whether you’re chasing storms or just staying safe, this is your essential weather companion. * Track lightning strikes happening worldwide, updated in near real-time * Explore interactive maps showing strike locations and storm intensity * Get instant alerts when lightning is detected near you * View historical hotspots where storms frequently occur * Monitor storm paths with built-in weather radar * Optimized for Apple devices Built for storm enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and safety-conscious users alike, Lightning Tracker & Live Radar helps you stay awar from the first flash to the last rumble. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17d1psKzS-eXFpiDgJVEfHzSHSFBoJ9YhWHE5yvYQZYg/ Terms Of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10TCyxzzurw85_IhiXmjOWZS5FYJmau8NKfEeDTk4gpI/

Screenshots

FriskaVindar4 screens
Lightning Tracker & Live Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lightning Tracker & Live Radar at Free against FriskaVindar's $0.99. Lightning Tracker & Live Radar also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). FriskaVindar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, 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 Tracker & Live Radar is free to download; FriskaVindar costs $0.99 up front. Lightning Tracker & Live Radar sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. FriskaVindar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FriskaVindar ships an update every 4 months, Lightning Tracker & Live Radar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FriskaVindar versus Lightning Tracker & Live Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriskaVindarLightning Tracker & Live Radar
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (114 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdomesticusdevelopAppelio

In-app purchases

None

FriskaVindar

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Lightning Tracker & Live Radar

Subscriptions6
  • Lightning Tracker Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Lightning Tracker Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Lightning Tracker Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • Lightning Tracker Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Lightning Tracker Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Lightning Tracker Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is FriskaVindar free?
FriskaVindar costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightning Tracker & Live Radar free?
Lightning Tracker & Live Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FriskaVindar or Lightning Tracker & Live Radar have ads?
Neither FriskaVindar nor Lightning Tracker & Live Radar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FriskaVindar or Lightning Tracker & Live Radar?
FriskaVindar ships an update every 4 months, and Lightning Tracker & Live Radar every 3 weeks. Most recently, FriskaVindar was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lightning Tracker & Live Radar on October 30, 2026.

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