# Weather Alert Map PUSH vs Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

The clearest difference is monetization model: Weather Alert Map PUSH at free with in-app purchases against Weather・Lightning Tracker Live's subscription. Weather Alert Map PUSH also leads on ratings volume (375 vs 27) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Weather・Lightning Tracker Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Alert Map PUSH sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Alert Map PUSH has 375 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Weather Alert Map PUSH ships an update every 3 months, Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Alert Map PUSH | Weather・Lightning Tracker Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-alert-map-push/id574802033/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlightning-tracker-live/id6737422759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **375** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 146 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) | [Savelii Stepura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687878567) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Alert Map PUSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-alert-map-push/id574802033)

Receive real-time severe weather alerts with instant push notifications and detailed radar maps. Track storms, view forecasts, and monitor conditions like hurricanes, blizzards, and earthquakes to stay prepared and safe.

**Highlights:** Instant severe weather push notifications, Color-coded alert identification, Live storm tracking and path prediction, High-resolution animated weather radar, 10-day and hourly forecasts, Live lightning tracker, Earthquake alerts

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Radar: Hi-Def doppler weather radar (U.S.) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weather Map: current weather and 10-day forecast (Worldwide) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Earthquakes: USGS and EMSC (Worldwide) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satellite cloud cover | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sea surface temperatures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Air Quality | $0.99 | one-time |
| Local and national tide times | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Strikes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for severe weather alerts
- ⚡ Provides real-time weather information
- 🌟 Excellent for travel planning
- 💻 Works well across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some weather events not accurately reported
- 💰 Paid features not worth the cost
- 🔍 Difficult to read map details
- 🛑 Ads block important content

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not working properly
- Satellite and earthquake data not displaying
- Map not showing accurate county boundaries

**Requested features**

- Enlarged font options
- Lightning strike mapping
- Improved county boundary outlines
- Animated radar playback


### Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlightning-tracker-live/id6737422759)

Monitor lightning and extreme weather events in real-time with advanced features like interactive maps, custom alerts, and detailed forecasts. All advanced functionality requires a paid subscription for comprehensive weather monitoring.

**Highlights:** Live lightning tracking, Interactive weather radar map, Severe weather alerts, Hurricane and wildfire maps, 10-day detailed weather forecast, Minute-by-minute precipitation forecast

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Lightning Tracker Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial 3-days Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Lightning Tracker Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Annual Lightning Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Alert Map PUSH free?

Weather Alert Map PUSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Weather・Lightning Tracker Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Alert Map PUSH or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is rated higher. Weather Alert Map PUSH averages 4.4 out of 5 from 375 ratings, while Weather・Lightning Tracker Live averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Weather Alert Map PUSH or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live have ads?

Weather Alert Map PUSH shows ads; Weather・Lightning Tracker Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Alert Map PUSH or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?

Weather Alert Map PUSH ships an update every 3 months, and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. Most recently, Weather Alert Map PUSH was updated on October 23, 2026 and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live on October 24, 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.*