Comparison

Weather Radar vs Lightning Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Weather Radar

Get personalized weather insights, including what to wear and when rain will start. Live radar shows approaching storms with precise timing, and severe weather alerts provide actionable advice. Offers daily forecasts, NOAA advisories, and rain timing for the next 15 minutes.

Highlights
  • Personalized weather insights
  • Live radar with rain timing
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Daily and 7-day forecasts
  • NOAA advisories
  • Hurricane tracker (premium)
Features
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Ora Weather Radar tells you what the weather means for you, not just what it is: what to wear, when the rain starts, whether your plans hold. Live radar shows rain moving toward you, with timing for the next 15 minutes so you know whether to wait it out. And when severe weather moves in, Ora tells you what's happening, what to do, and when it's over. What you get for free: * A clear daily forecast, tailored to your location * Live weather radar to see rain as it moves toward you * A 7-day forecast to plan the days ahead * Governmental advisories from NOAA * Rain timing for the next 15 minutes, so you know whether to wait it out * Evening report with tomorrow's forecast Get the full picture with OraPlus: * Full precipitation radar, minute by minute, up to 12 hours ahead * A 14-day forecast, hour by hour, for planning you can trust * Hurricane tracker with the full storm path * Storm cells, lightning, and detailed wind maps * Morning and evening reports for every location you care about * All custom notifications * Wildfires on the radar map * No ads, ever Ora Weather Radar works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with home screen widgets that keep the forecast one glance away. Feel ready. Every day. OraPlus is an auto-renewing subscription, available weekly (with a 3-day free trial) or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase and renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Prices are shown in the app. Terms & Conditions: https://impalastudios.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://impalastudios.com/privacy Need help or want to share feedback? Email us anytime at support@impalastudios.com

About

Lightning Tracker

Visualize real-time lightning strikes across North and South America on a dynamic map. Receive predictive alerts for strike patterns and intensity, with estimated arrival times for your location. Monitor current and historical lightning activity to stay informed and protected.

Highlights
  • Live lightning map
  • Real-time strike visualization
  • Predictive lightning alerts
  • Estimated time of arrival (ETA) for strikes
  • Monitor saved locations
  • 6-hour strike history
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Stay safe from lightning! Lightning Tracker delivers real-time lightning strike data for North and South America, keeping you and your loved ones protected. Live Lightning Map: Watch real-time strikes across the Americas with color-coded visuals to track lightning movement. Lightning Alerts: Predict strike patterns and intensity, with ETAs for your location. Monitor Anywhere: Check strikes near you or saved spots, like home or family, in one tap. 6-Hour Strike History: Analyze past lightning trends to stay one step ahead. Protect what matters most with Lightning Tracker. Download now to track strikes and stay safe!

Screenshots

Weather Radar4 screens
Lightning Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Weather Radar at fortnightly against Lightning Tracker's every 4 months. Weather Radar also leads on ratings volume (252K vs 604) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Lightning Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Weather Radar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per month and Lightning Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weather Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Radar has 252K ratings behind it against 604, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Weather Radar's written reviews are positive against 75% of Lightning Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather Radar ships an update fortnightly, Lightning Tracker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Weather Radar versus Lightning Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather RadarLightning Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (252K ratings) — better4.3 (604 ratings)
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews74.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings252K — better604
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImpala StudiosElecont LLC

Customer experience

Weather Radar

All ratings252,351 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews633 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative38.4%

Lightning Tracker

All ratings574 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.4%

User reviews

Weather Radar

From 252K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌐 Worldwide weather coverage
  • 📊 Detailed weather charts and graphs
  • ⚠️ Accurate weather alerts and warnings
  • 🕰️ Hourly and daily forecasts
  • 🌤️ Reliable real-time radar

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full features
  • 🔍 Inaccurate location detection
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤖 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 📢 Intrusive ads

Lightning Tracker

From 604 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate and real-time lightning tracking
  • 👍 Helpful for safety and planning outdoor activities
  • 💡 Useful for weather monitoring and storm tracking
  • ⭐ Excellent app overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🚫 Lack of important features like distance, alerts, and history

Bugs and requests

Weather Radar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Radar not working or showing outdated information
  • Weather data not updating in real-time
  • Subscription issues and billing problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add weather warnings for Canada and other countries
  • Improve radar coverage and accuracy
  • Provide more customization options
  • Fix issues with widget functionality

Lightning Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not detecting lightning strikes even when visible
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Issues with app updates and functionality changes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add distance/radius information for lightning strikes
  • Implement push notifications/alerts for lightning within a certain radius
  • Provide historical data and the ability to view past lightning activity
  • Improve overall app stability and performance

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Weather Radar

Subscriptions10
  • Ad-free experience$1.391 Month
  • Premium Member Monthly$2.191 Month
  • Get Premium Weather Info3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Ora+ Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • All Weather Radar for 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weather Radar Premium 1 Week7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weather Radar Forecast - 6Mo.$7.996 Months
  • NOAA Radar - Weather & Alerts$11.991 Year
  • Premium Features Yearly Tier3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • All premium for 1 Year$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Lightning Tracker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Limits$2.99

Questions

Is Weather Radar free?
Weather Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightning Tracker free?
Lightning Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weather Radar or Lightning Tracker?
Weather Radar is rated higher. Weather Radar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 252K ratings, while Lightning Tracker averages 4.3 from 604 ratings.
Do Weather Radar or Lightning Tracker have ads?
Both Weather Radar and Lightning Tracker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather Radar or Lightning Tracker?
Weather Radar ships an update fortnightly, and Lightning Tracker every 4 months. Most recently, Weather Radar was updated on November 10, 2026 and Lightning Tracker on November 6, 2026.

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