# Weather・Lightning Tracker Live vs StrikeCast

The clearest difference is rating: Weather・Lightning Tracker Live at 4.9 against StrikeCast's 4.2. Weather・Lightning Tracker Live also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 5). StrikeCast's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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 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.

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. 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.

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live ships an update monthly, StrikeCast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather・Lightning Tracker Live | StrikeCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlightning-tracker-live/id6737422759/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 5 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 90 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savelii Stepura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687878567) | [Kirill Proskurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896493011) |

## 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 |


### StrikeCast

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

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 Weather・Lightning Tracker Live free?

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

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is rated higher. Weather・Lightning Tracker Live averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while StrikeCast averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

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

Neither Weather・Lightning Tracker Live nor StrikeCast shows ads.

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

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live ships an update monthly, and StrikeCast every 4 days. Most recently, Weather・Lightning Tracker Live was updated on September 29, 2026 and StrikeCast on October 2, 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.*