# Lightning Tracker My Radar Map vs StrikeCast

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Tracker My Radar Map at 4.4 against StrikeCast's 3.0. Lightning Tracker My Radar Map also leads on ratings volume (232 vs 2). StrikeCast's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker My Radar Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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 My Radar Map holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker My Radar Map has 232 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker My Radar Map | StrikeCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-my-radar-map/id6670304902/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **232** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | #200 |
| Size | 132 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761133001) | [Kirill Proskurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896493011) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-my-radar-map/id6670304902)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track lightning strikes in real-time with this app. It provides accurate alerts for nearby lightning and thunderstorms, helping you stay safe outdoors. Monitor global lightning activity and receive instant weather updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike map, Predictive thunderstorm tracking, Accurate lightning alerts, Live weather radar, Weather forecasts, Customizable notifications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### StrikeCast

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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 My Radar Map free?

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map 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 My Radar Map or StrikeCast?

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map is rated higher. Lightning Tracker My Radar Map averages 4.4 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while StrikeCast averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightning Tracker My Radar Map or StrikeCast have ads?

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map shows ads; StrikeCast does not.

### Which is more popular, Lightning Tracker My Radar Map or StrikeCast?

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map currently peaks at #166 in the App Store charts, and StrikeCast at #200. 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.*