# Live Lightning vs Lightning on Map

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Lightning | Lightning on Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-lightning/id541468577/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bertrand Kerautret](https://appshunter.io/developer/540209781) | [Bhakti Dave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814080271) |

## 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 on Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-on-map-lr-tracker/id6745817510)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Map One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning Map One Year | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Lightning free?

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

### Is Lightning on Map free?

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

### Do Live Lightning or Lightning on Map have ads?

Lightning on Map shows ads; Live Lightning does not.

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

Live Lightning ships an update monthly, and Lightning on Map every 4 days. Most recently, Live Lightning was updated on October 11, 2026 and Lightning on Map on October 3, 2026.

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