Live Lightning vs Lightning Radar Tracker On Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Live Lightning
Track real-time lightning strikes across Europe. View current lightning maps and save historical data. Follow lightning evolution with a minimal time delay.
- Real-time lightning display
- Europe area coverage
- Save lightning history
- Reload lightning maps
- Near real-time tracking
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This application allows to display in real time the lightning impact of the Europe area (only). The data are kindly provided by http://www.blitzortung.org. It also permits to save the current lightning history and reload a particular lightning maps. It can be useful to follow the lightning evolution in near real time (around 5 minutes of time shift). Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Lightning Radar Tracker On Map
Track live lightning strikes and weather conditions on a real-time map. Receive precise alerts for nearby lightning and predictive thunderstorms. Stay informed about upcoming strikes and their distances to make safe decisions.
- Live lightning strike map
- Instant lightning alerts
- Customizable location alerts
- Lightning strike distance measurement
- Hotspot and radar tracking
- City-specific lightning data
- Multiple map types
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The Lightning Radar Tracker on the Map app keeps you informed about the latest lightning strike activity and weather conditions with a real-time lightning map. This Lightning Radar Tracker On Map app monitors predictive thunderstorms and sends precise alerts when lightning is nearby. Easily track how close lightning strikes are to your location, helping you make informed decisions about staying indoors or venturing outside. Stay safe with instant lightning alerts no matter where you are by utilizing this Lightning Radar Tracker On Map App. The Lightning Radar Tracker On Map app also allows you to check through the hotspot and stay informed through the radar. Easily stay updated on the upcoming lighting strike around your area by using this app. You can easily search for any city and also find around your area details with the timing of lightning. It allows you to set alerts for a particular location. With the strike alerts, you can easily find the distance of the lightning strike with ease. Try the various map types while using this app. Easily stay up to date on upcoming Lightning through rad via this app. Features: View live updates on lightning strike activity in your area and across the globe. Receive instant notifications when lightning is detected near your location. Set specific locations for lightning alerts and receive updates to your choice. Measure the distance of lightning strikes from your current location with precise data. Explore hotspots of lightning activity and track weather changes through a dynamic radar. Search for any city and get detailed information about lightning strikes, including timing. Choose from various map types to view lightning data in your preferred map type. Stay informed with worldwide lightning tracking information. Stay up-to-date anywhere to make informed decisions, whether indoors or outdoors. Change the lighting view settings as per your choice and also set the timing of lightning. This app is an essential tool for awareness about upcoming lightning strikes. To find out more about automatic subscription renewals: Ad-free version Unlimited access of lightning details. Premium Subscription : Light One Week - 6.99 USD Light One Year - 49.99 USD Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account.The app offering is auto-renewable subscriptions For More Information : Privacy Policy : http://softizouniverse.com/pages/Privacy%20Policy.html Terms of Use : http://softizouniverse.com/pages/Terms%20Of%20Use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Radar Tracker On Map at 4.6 against Live Lightning's 2.9. Live Lightning's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Lightning Radar Tracker On Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Live Lightning asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lightning Radar Tracker On Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Live Lightning's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lightning Radar Tracker On Map'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 Radar Tracker On Map every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Live Lightning | Lightning Radar Tracker On Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (10 ratings) | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bertrand Kerautret | SOFTIZO UNIVERSE |
Customer experience
Live Lightning
Lightning Radar Tracker On Map
Bugs and requests
Live Lightning
Reported bugs
19 issues- 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
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- No notifications or nearby strikes during a storm
- App doesn't launch
- App not connecting to server
- Previous strikes don't always draw on map
- App crashes after receiving data
- App crashes when editing settings
- App crashes on zoom/orientation change
- Map locked without unlock option
- App shows incorrect location (e.g., Africa, Atlantic)
- App shows very old or static data (e.g., 6 strikes)
- App broken on iOS 7
- No map showing, only strikes
- Badge is annoying, flash signs too large
- Distance radius difficult to adjust
Requested features
10 requests- Update app for iOS 18 widget
- Implement working alerts/notifications
- Fix connection issues
- Improve accuracy of lightning detection
- Convert times to local time
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- Add contact option for developers
- Improve German translation
- Allow zooming and orientation changes without crashing
- Add a color scale for detection time
- Notification on icon based on distance filter
Lightning Radar Tracker On Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Live Lightning
No in-app purchases
Lightning Radar Tracker On Map
- Light One Week$6.997 Days
- Light One Year$17.991 Year
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