# LightningMaps vs Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightningMaps at none against Weather・Lightning Tracker Live's 4. Weather・Lightning Tracker Live's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather・Lightning Tracker Live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. LightningMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LightningMaps against 4.9 for Weather・Lightning Tracker Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather・Lightning Tracker Live has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LightningMaps ships an update every 8 months, Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightningMaps | Weather・Lightning Tracker Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightningmaps/id6463732506/reviews)** | [4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlightning-tracker-live/id6737422759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **27** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrii Rudenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701313432) | [Savelii Stepura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687878567) |

## What reviewers say

### LightningMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightningmaps/id6463732506)

Pinpoint the exact location and distance of real-life lightning strikes using your phone's sensors. Simply tap when you see a flash and again when you hear thunder to instantly reveal the strike's coordinates. It's like having a personal lightning detector in your pocket.

**Highlights:** Pinpoint lightning strike locations, Measure distance to strikes, Intuitive tap-based interface, Real-time tracking, Safety guidelines included

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 LightningMaps free?

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

### Is Weather・Lightning Tracker Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LightningMaps or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?

LightningMaps is rated higher. LightningMaps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Weather・Lightning Tracker Live averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do LightningMaps or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live have ads?

Neither LightningMaps nor Weather・Lightning Tracker Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightningMaps or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?

LightningMaps ships an update every 8 months, and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. Most recently, LightningMaps was updated on September 2, 2026 and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live on September 10, 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.*