Comparison

MadeiraOcean vs Lightning Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MadeiraOcean

Features
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MadeiraOcean app (in experimental phase) was created with the purpose of displaying graphically the results of COAWST (Coupled Ocean Atmospheric Wave Sediment Transport) model, implemented by the Oceanic Observatory of Madeira for Madeira Archipelago. Although the model is regularly validated, it is difficult to guarantee the accuracy of the presented data, as forecasts are predictions and should be considered as such. In this app you can check the forecasted data for air and water temperature, direction and speed of currents, waves and tides, plus precipitation, winds and atmospheric pressure. All these variables are available for more than 30 points around the island, with forecasts for every three hours. Additionally, the satellite data presented in this app come from the Copernicus Marine Service (https://resources.marine.copernicus.eu/). The products are: Temperature: SST_GLO_SST_L4_NRT_OBSERVATIONS_010_001 Chlorofill a: OCEANCOLOUR_ATL_CHL_L4 NRT_OBSERVATIONS_009_037

About

Lightning Map

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Lightning Map - Storm Radar is your ultimate real-time lightning tracker and severe weather alert companion. Stay ahead of dangerous thunder strikes, sudden storms, and heavy rain with live interactive radar maps and instant safety notifications. Whether you're playing golf, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, or relaxing at home, Lightning Map gives you exact pin-point accuracy on lightning strikes in your immediate area. KEY FEATURES: REAL-TIME LIGHTNING TRACKER • View live lightning strikes across the globe as they happen. • See precise strike distance, exact timestamp, and flash polarity. • Monitor storm movement and strike frequency in real time. ACCURATE PROXIMITY ALERTS • Get instant push notifications when lightning strikes near your location. • Customizable alert radius (e.g., 5 miles, 10 miles, 20 miles). • Early safety warnings to seek shelter before severe weather hits. INTERACTIVE STORM RADAR & MAP • High-resolution dark mode radar map optimized for fast loading. • Multi-layer display: lightning strikes, precipitation radar, storm cells, and clouds. • Smooth pan, zoom, and location auto-tracking. STORM HISTORY & ANALYTICS • Replay recent lightning activity to track storm trajectories. • Historical heatmaps showing high lightning density areas. • Detailed strike counter and storm intensity metrics. PERFECT FOR: • Outdoor Sports & Golfers: Get alerted before thunderstorms endanger your game. • Boaters & Fishermen: Essential maritime safety tool for open waters. • Hikers, Campers & Runners: Know when to take cover on the trail. • Parents & Coaches: Keep outdoor sports practices and events safe. • Weather Enthusiasts & Storm Chasers: Professional-grade strike detection data. WHY LIGHTNING MAP - STORM RADAR? Designed with ultra-fast data feeds and minimal battery consumption, Lightning Map delivers critical weather safety information when seconds count. Download Lightning Map - Storm Radar today and stay protected against severe weather! Privacy Policy:https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/lightning-alert-privacy-policy/1f4af0c2-156d-43cb-8b0c-791d5c23a36a/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MadeiraOcean4 screens
Lightning Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MadeiraOcean at none against Lightning Map's 2. Lightning Map's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lightning Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MadeiraOcean asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MadeiraOcean ships an update every 4 months, Lightning Map every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MadeiraOcean versus Lightning Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMadeiraOceanLightning Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAGENCIA REGIONAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INVESTIGACAO, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO - ASSOCIACAOTirin

In-app purchases

None

MadeiraOcean

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightning Map

Subscriptions1
  • Lightning Map Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lightning Map Lifetime Premium$6.99

Questions

Is MadeiraOcean free?
MadeiraOcean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightning Map free?
Lightning Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MadeiraOcean or Lightning Map have ads?
Neither MadeiraOcean nor Lightning Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MadeiraOcean or Lightning Map?
MadeiraOcean ships an update every 4 months, and Lightning Map every 5 days. Most recently, MadeiraOcean was updated on October 15, 2026 and Lightning Map on October 12, 2026.

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