# Live Lightning vs Lightning Radar Tracker On Map

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Lightning | Lightning Radar Tracker On Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-lightning/id541468577/reviews) | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-radar-tracker-on-map/id6739701883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bertrand Kerautret](https://appshunter.io/developer/540209781) | [SOFTIZO UNIVERSE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779873299) |

## 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 Radar Tracker On Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-radar-tracker-on-map/id6739701883)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light One Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Light One Year | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Lightning free?

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

### Is Lightning Radar Tracker On Map free?

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

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

Lightning Radar Tracker On Map is rated higher. Live Lightning averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Lightning Radar Tracker On Map averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Live Lightning or Lightning Radar Tracker On Map have ads?

Lightning Radar Tracker On Map shows ads; Live Lightning does not.

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

Live Lightning ships an update monthly, and Lightning Radar Tracker On Map every 10 months. Most recently, Live Lightning was updated on October 11, 2026 and Lightning Radar Tracker On Map on October 8, 2026.

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