# ScoutKit vs Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScoutKit at 100% against Lightning Tracker & Radar Map's 50%. ScoutKit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Lightning Tracker & Radar Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (115 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoutKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Lightning Tracker & Radar Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScoutKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker & Radar Map has 115 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ScoutKit's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lightning Tracker & Radar Map's.

ScoutKit ships an update every 4 weeks, Lightning Tracker & Radar Map every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScoutKit | Lightning Tracker & Radar Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutkit/id6742509896/reviews)** | [4.6 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-radar-map/id6758670572/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 70 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scout Kit, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798770289) | [Nikolai Iakubovskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771308263) |

## What reviewers say

### ScoutKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutkit/id6742509896)

Plan your photography shoots with detailed weather and light condition forecasts. Monitor cloud cover, golden hour, tides, and more to ensure you're in the right place at the right time for the perfect shot.

**Highlights:** Multi-layer cloud analysis, Tide data for coastal shoots, Golden hour and blue hour timing, Location scouting and tagging, Animated weather map overlays

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScoutKit Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| ScoutKit Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |


### Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-radar-map/id6758670572)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides real-time lightning strike data and storm tracking on a map. It helps users understand approaching storms, set alerts for saved locations, and follow safety guidelines.

**Highlights:** Live lightning strike map, Storm zone tracking, Radar overlay (Premium), Push alerts for saved places, 30-30 safety timer, Forecast context (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScoutKit free?

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

### Is Lightning Tracker & Radar Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScoutKit or Lightning Tracker & Radar Map?

ScoutKit is rated higher. ScoutKit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Lightning Tracker & Radar Map averages 4.6 from 115 ratings.

### Do ScoutKit or Lightning Tracker & Radar Map have ads?

Neither ScoutKit nor Lightning Tracker & Radar Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScoutKit or Lightning Tracker & Radar Map?

ScoutKit ships an update every 4 weeks, and Lightning Tracker & Radar Map every 2 days. Most recently, ScoutKit was updated on October 1, 2026 and Lightning Tracker & Radar Map on October 21, 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.*