CroForecast vs LightningMaps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CroForecast
Provides accurate weather forecasts for Croatia using clear, map-based visuals. See temperature, clouds, rain, wind, sea temperature, and UV index at a glance. Data is sourced from the Croatian National Meteorology Institute.
- Map-based weather visualization
- Accurate Croatia forecasts
- Temperature, clouds, rain, wind data
- Sea temperature and UV index
- Clear and simple presentation
- Croatian National Meteorology Institute data
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CroForecast provides a simple and clear way to view weather forecast maps for Croatia. The forecast is presented through maps, allowing you to quickly explore temperature, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, sea temperature, UV index, and other weather information across Croatia. SOURCE Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) SUPPORT For issues, questions, or suggestions, please contact the developer using the contact form. Thank you! CroForecast pruža jednostavan i pregledan prikaz vremenskih prognoza za Hrvatsku. Prognoza je prikazana pomoću vremenskih karata, što omogućuje brz pregled temperature, naoblake, oborina, vjetra, temperature mora, UV indeksa i drugih vremenskih podataka za cijelu Hrvatsku. IZVOR Državni hidrometeorološki zavod (DHMZ) PODRŠKA Ako naiđete na problem, imate pitanje ili prijedlog, obratite se developeru putem obrasca za kontakt. Hvala!
LightningMaps
Pinpoint the exact location and distance of real-life lightning strikes using your phone's sensors. Simply tap when you see a flash and again when you hear thunder to instantly reveal the strike's coordinates. It's like having a personal lightning detector in your pocket.
- Pinpoint lightning strike locations
- Measure distance to strikes
- Intuitive tap-based interface
- Real-time tracking
- Safety guidelines included
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Unleash Your Inner Thor with LightningMaps! With LightningMaps, you can harness the power of Thor himself. The app takes your current location as a reference point, enabling you to pinpoint real life lightning strikes with unmatched precision. Here's how it works: Step 1: When you spot that electrifying flash in the sky, tap your screen. Step 2: Aim your phone in the direction of the lightning, channeling your inner god of thunder and Tap again when the thunder roars. LightningMaps works its magic, revealing the lightning's exact location in an instant. It's like carrying your very own lightning rod right in your pocket! You see the lightning location and the distance from you. So, feel like Thor and conquer the storm with LightningMasp. Lightning tracking has never been this electrifying! Note: LightningMaps prioritizes safety. Always adhere to safety guidelines when observing thunderstorms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LightningMaps at Free against CroForecast's $2.99. LightningMaps also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). CroForecast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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LightningMaps is free to download; CroForecast costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CroForecast against 5.0 for LightningMaps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
CroForecast ships an update every 2 months, LightningMaps every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CroForecast | LightningMaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DC | Andrii Rudenko |
Customer experience
CroForecast
LightningMaps
In-app purchases
CroForecast
No in-app purchases
LightningMaps
No in-app purchases
Questions
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