Live Lightning vs Lightning 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 on Map
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Lightning on Map: LR Tracker is a comprehensive weather tracking app designed to help you stay aware of severe weather conditions with advanced tools and real-time data. One of the standout features of the Lightning Strike app is the Lightning Flash Tool, which lets you see lightning strikes as they happen, displayed clearly on an interactive map. This Lightning Radar is essential for anyone who wants to track storm activity in their area or across the globe. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, a frequent traveler, or someone who wants to stay safe during storm season, this feature keeps you visually informed of lightning patterns and storm movement. Lightning on Map : LR Tracker app also offers customizable flash alerts, allowing you to choose specific times and places around your area or set a notification alert for receiving lightning notifications. This Flash Scheduled Alert tool ensures that you’re staying informed about all upcoming all the lighting condition. In addition to lightning tracking, the app includes a high-resolution lightning radar for detailed weather analysis around your chosen area, or also from around the globe via the map. A hurricane tracker that monitors storm paths and intensity and gives all the details of the current storm. With LR Tracker, you can change the view of the map type as per your choice of customization. Lightning on Map: LR Tracker is an essential tool for tracking everything from local lightning storms to large-scale hurricanes. With accurate, real-time updates, the app offers peace of mind by helping anyone to prepare for and respond to dynamic weather conditions. Features: Lightning on Map to see live lightning strikes on an interactive map. Set alerts based on your preferred time and location to get updates on any situation. Flash scheduled alerts to get notified only when needed, without unnecessary interruptions. Track detailed lightning activity locally or globally using interactive map types. Hurricane Tracker to monitor storm paths and intensity and get up-to-date storm details. You can easily change the map view to suit your preferences. Easily track lightning and storms around your area or across the world. Lightning radar for tracking lightning activity to help you monitor storms with accuracy and detail. LR Tracker app to easily stay informed about the current situation of lightning strikes around the globe. All features are accessible with a subscription, including... •Unlock Premium feature •Ads free version Subscription plan: One Week : 6.99$ for 1 Week One Year : 44.99$ for 1 Year For more information : Privacy Policy : https://bhaktidave03.blogspot.com/2025/05/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use : https://bhaktidave03.blogspot.com/2025/05/terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live Lightning at none against Lightning on Map's 2. Live Lightning also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). Lightning on Map's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price 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 on Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Live Lightning asks for nothing beyond the download.
Live Lightning ships an update monthly, Lightning on Map every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Live Lightning | Lightning on Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bertrand Kerautret | Bhakti Dave |
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 on Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Live Lightning
No in-app purchases
Lightning on Map
- Lightning Map One Week$7.997 Days
- Lightning Map One Year$44.991 Year
Questions
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Do Live Lightning or Lightning on Map have ads?
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