# PredictWind vs My Lightning Tracker & Alerts

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Lightning Tracker & Alerts at none against PredictWind's 10. My Lightning Tracker & Alerts also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). PredictWind's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. My Lightning Tracker & Alerts asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PredictWind against 4.8 for My Lightning Tracker & Alerts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 67K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 75% of My Lightning Tracker & Alerts's.

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, My Lightning Tracker & Alerts every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | My Lightning Tracker & Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-and-alerts/id1175031987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33K | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 74.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #20 | #20 |
| Size | 49 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Weather, #56 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, wave, and currents. Optimize your time on the water, stay safe, and make the most of every outing with detailed data and routing features.

**Highlights:** Accurate marine weather forecasts, Wind, wave, and current data, Weather Routing calculations, Departure Planning summaries, High-resolution weather maps, Live wind observations, Weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| Basic - Annual | $29.00 | per year |
| Standard - Monthly | $49.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Standard - Annual | $249.00 | per year |
| Professional - 3 Monthly | $249.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Annual | $499.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Comprehensive data and features
- 💡 Useful for sailing, fishing, and other outdoor activities
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in weather predictions
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Locked into using proprietary hardware and services
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance across different locations
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with other apps and charts
- More frequent weather model updates
- Earlier weather forecast updates
- Ability to customize alert settings
- Improved offline functionality


### My Lightning Tracker & Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-and-alerts/id1175031987)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time with live maps and notifications. Track thunderstorms, view historical strike data, and share strike information with friends. Includes weather radar for upcoming conditions.

**Highlights:** Real-time global lightning strike detection, Live thunderstorm mapping, Customizable lightning alerts, Historical lightning strike data, Weather radar integration, Strike sharing with friends

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate lightning tracking
- 🚀 Real-time notifications
- 💡 Customizable alert radius
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for outdoor activities and safety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delayed or missed notifications
- 🐛 Radar feature issues (static, missing tiles)
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Potential security concerns
- 💰 Intrusive full-screen ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Location tracking not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add wind direction and speed to radar
- Provide historical lightning strike data
- Implement Apple Watch support
- Allow setting multiple saved locations
- Add option to only notify on closer strikes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

PredictWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Lightning Tracker & Alerts free?

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or My Lightning Tracker & Alerts?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while My Lightning Tracker & Alerts averages 4.8 from 67K ratings.

### Do PredictWind or My Lightning Tracker & Alerts have ads?

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts shows ads; PredictWind does not.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or My Lightning Tracker & Alerts?

PredictWind ships an update every 11 days, and My Lightning Tracker & Alerts every 5 days. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on November 5, 2026 and My Lightning Tracker & Alerts on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or My Lightning Tracker & Alerts?

PredictWind currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and My Lightning Tracker & Alerts at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*