# Live Lightning vs Lightning Tracker‎

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Tracker‎ at 4.4 against Live Lightning's 2.9. Lightning Tracker‎ also leads on ratings volume (172 vs 10). Live Lightning's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker‎ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Live Lightning asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightning Tracker‎ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker‎ has 172 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Live Lightning's written reviews are positive against 8% of Lightning Tracker‎'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Live Lightning ships an update monthly, Lightning Tracker‎ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Lightning | Lightning Tracker‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-lightning/id541468577/reviews) | **[4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker/id6670211416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **172** |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bertrand Kerautret](https://appshunter.io/developer/540209781) | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) |

## 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


### Lightning Tracker‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker/id6670211416)

Monitor real-time lightning strikes on a map with detailed information like time and distance. Receive background notifications for nearby activity and customize your detection radius. View current weather conditions alongside lightning alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike map, Strike details (time, distance), Background monitoring and notifications, Customizable detection radius (1-50 miles), Current weather conditions view, Lightning strike expiration (15 minutes)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Lightning free?

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

### Is Lightning Tracker‎ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Lightning or Lightning Tracker‎?

Lightning Tracker‎ is rated higher. Live Lightning averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Lightning Tracker‎ averages 4.4 from 172 ratings.

### Do Live Lightning or Lightning Tracker‎ have ads?

Lightning Tracker‎ shows ads; Live Lightning does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live Lightning or Lightning Tracker‎?

Live Lightning ships an update monthly, and Lightning Tracker‎ every 4 months. Most recently, Live Lightning was updated on October 11, 2026 and Lightning Tracker‎ on October 12, 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.*