# Storma vs Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Storma at none against Weather・Lightning Tracker Live's 4. Storma also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Weather・Lightning Tracker Live's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Storma asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Storma against 4.9 for Weather・Lightning Tracker Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 27 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storma | Weather・Lightning Tracker Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storma/id6471424410/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlightning-tracker-live/id6737422759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Pisano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232617402) | [Savelii Stepura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687878567) |

## What reviewers say

### Storma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storma/id6471424410)

Observe real-time thunderstorms globally with a live map and receive instant notifications for detected storms. Watch storms directly from your iPhone's lock screen or Dynamic Island.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike map, Global storm observation, Customizable storm alerts, Live Activities integration, Lock screen storm viewing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**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 Storma free?

Storma 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, Storma or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is rated higher. Storma averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Weather・Lightning Tracker Live averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

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

Neither Storma nor Weather・Lightning Tracker Live shows ads.

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

Storma ships an update monthly, and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. Most recently, Storma was updated on October 20, 2026 and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live on October 14, 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.*