# Lightning Tracker‎ vs StrikeCast

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Tracker‎ at 4.4 against StrikeCast's 3.0. Lightning Tracker‎ also leads on ratings volume (156 vs 2). StrikeCast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker‎ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and StrikeCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightning Tracker‎ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker‎ has 156 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightning Tracker‎ ships an update every 5 months, StrikeCast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker‎ | StrikeCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker/id6670211416/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #190 | **#174** |
| Size | 62 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) | [Kirill Proskurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896493011) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker‎

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

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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 |


### StrikeCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides real-time lightning strike distance and live alerts on a map. Save locations to receive notifications when lightning is detected nearby, even when you're away. It offers a clean interface with no ad clutter.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike distance, Live map of lightning activity, Customizable alerts for saved locations, Distance in miles or kilometers, Approaching and moving-away trends (Pro), Animated weather radar (Pro)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StrikeCast Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StrikeCast Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Lightning Tracker: Distance Pro | $33.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Tracker‎ free?

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

### Is StrikeCast free?

StrikeCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Tracker‎ or StrikeCast?

Lightning Tracker‎ is rated higher. Lightning Tracker‎ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while StrikeCast averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightning Tracker‎ or StrikeCast have ads?

Lightning Tracker‎ shows ads; StrikeCast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Tracker‎ or StrikeCast?

Lightning Tracker‎ ships an update every 5 months, and StrikeCast every 4 days. Most recently, Lightning Tracker‎ was updated on September 23, 2026 and StrikeCast on September 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Lightning Tracker‎ or StrikeCast?

Lightning Tracker‎ currently peaks at #190 in the App Store charts, and StrikeCast at #174. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*