# Weather・Lightning Tracker Live vs Lightning Tracker with Alerts

The clearest difference is rating: Weather・Lightning Tracker Live at 4.9 against Lightning Tracker with Alerts's 3.8. Weather・Lightning Tracker Live also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27 vs 5). Lightning Tracker with Alerts's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather・Lightning Tracker Live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Lightning Tracker with Alerts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather・Lightning Tracker Live has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather・Lightning Tracker Live | Lightning Tracker with Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlightning-tracker-live/id6737422759/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-with-alerts/id6744063454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 90 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savelii Stepura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687878567) | [Growup Infosoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744878568) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Lightning Tracker with Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-with-alerts/id6744063454)

This app provides real-time lightning detection and storm tracking with an interactive map. Receive instant notifications for approaching storms and view detailed insights like intensity, direction, and distance. Customize map views and save favorite locations for quick access to critical weather data.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike notifications, Storm tracking with accurate data, Interactive map with custom views, Lightning strike videos, Detailed storm insights, Save favorite locations, Global lightning tracking search

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning One Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning One Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Lightning 300 Credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lightning 700 Credit | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather・Lightning Tracker Live free?

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

### Is Lightning Tracker with Alerts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather・Lightning Tracker Live or Lightning Tracker with Alerts?

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is rated higher. Weather・Lightning Tracker Live averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Lightning Tracker with Alerts averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

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

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

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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.*