# Lightning Tracker‎ vs Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lightning Tracker‎ at free with in-app purchases against Weather・Lightning Tracker Live's subscription. Lightning Tracker‎ also leads on ratings volume (156 vs 27). Weather・Lightning Tracker Live's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker‎ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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: Lightning Tracker‎ has 156 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightning Tracker‎ ships an update every 5 months, Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker‎ | Weather・Lightning Tracker Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker/id6670211416/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlightning-tracker-live/id6737422759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 62 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) | [Savelii Stepura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687878567) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker/id6670211416)

Monitor real-time lightning strikes on a map with detailed information like time and distance. Receive background notifications for nearby activity and customize your detection radius. View current weather conditions alongside lightning alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike map, Strike details (time, distance), Background monitoring and notifications, Customizable detection radius (1-50 miles), Current weather conditions view, Lightning strike expiration (15 minutes)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### 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 Lightning Tracker‎ free?

Lightning Tracker‎ 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, Lightning Tracker‎ or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is rated higher. Lightning Tracker‎ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Weather・Lightning Tracker Live averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

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

Lightning Tracker‎ shows ads; Weather・Lightning Tracker Live does not.

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

Lightning Tracker‎ ships an update every 5 months, and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. Most recently, Lightning Tracker‎ was updated on September 23, 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.*