# Live Lightning vs Live Lightning Map Storm Radar

The clearest difference is rating: Live Lightning Map Storm Radar at 4.3 against Live Lightning's 2.9. Live Lightning Map Storm Radar also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 27%) and ratings volume (91 vs 10). Live Lightning's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Lightning Map Storm Radar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Live Lightning asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Lightning Map Storm Radar has 91 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Live Lightning's written reviews are positive against 66% of Live Lightning Map Storm Radar's.

Live Lightning ships an update monthly, Live Lightning Map Storm Radar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Lightning | Live Lightning Map Storm Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-lightning/id541468577/reviews) | **[4.3 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-lightning-map-storm-radar/id1462190267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **65.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bertrand Kerautret](https://appshunter.io/developer/540209781) | [Muhammad Mohsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133941910) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Lightning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-lightning/id541468577)

Track real-time lightning strikes across Europe. View current lightning maps and save historical data. Follow lightning evolution with a minimal time delay.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning display, Europe area coverage, Save lightning history, Reload lightning maps, Near real-time tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works perfectly fine
- 👍 Accurate and up-to-date data
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Useful for hikers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Connection errors
- 🐛 Alerts not working
- 🐛 Inaccurate detection
- 🐛 Crashes on open

**Reported bugs**

- Connection loss errors
- Widget disappeared after iOS 18 update
- Alerts not functioning for years
- App doesn't detect lightning even when close
- No notifications received if app is not active

**Requested features**

- Update app for iOS 18 widget
- Implement working alerts/notifications
- Fix connection issues
- Improve accuracy of lightning detection
- Convert times to local time


### Live Lightning Map Storm Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-lightning-map-storm-radar/id1462190267)

Monitor global lightning strikes in real-time with detailed map views and historical data. Track thunderstorms as they happen and identify frequent strike locations. Optimized for the latest iPhone and iPad models.

**Highlights:** Real-time global lightning strike display, Detailed thunderstorm map view, History of lightning hotspots, Full iPhone and iPad support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $18.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate lightning tracking
- 🚀 Fast loading and updates
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Real-time information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate storm detection
- 🐛 Map zoom issues
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Forced rating prompts
- 🐛 Limited refresh rate

**Reported bugs**

- App reports no storms during actual storms
- Cannot zoom out after double-clicking
- Map does not scale by squeezing
- Forced to rate before using the app

**Requested features**

- Allow map zooming out
- Show storm direction and intensity
- Include rain/hail indicators
- Improve zoom functionality
- Allow rating after usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Lightning free?

Live Lightning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Lightning Map Storm Radar free?

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Live Lightning or Live Lightning Map Storm Radar?

Live Lightning Map Storm Radar is rated higher. Live Lightning averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Live Lightning Map Storm Radar averages 4.3 from 91 ratings.

### Do Live Lightning or Live Lightning Map Storm Radar have ads?

Neither Live Lightning nor Live Lightning Map Storm Radar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Lightning or Live Lightning Map Storm Radar?

Live Lightning ships an update monthly, and Live Lightning Map Storm Radar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Live Lightning was updated on October 19, 2026 and Live Lightning Map Storm Radar on October 24, 2026.

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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.*