# Rainbow Predictor vs StrikeCast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rainbow Predictor at none against StrikeCast's 3. StrikeCast's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StrikeCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Rainbow Predictor asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainbow Predictor | StrikeCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kirk Patton Altman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813888606) | [Kirill Proskurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896493011) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainbow Predictor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-predictor/id6745791110)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Rainbow Predictor free?

Rainbow Predictor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StrikeCast free?

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

### Do Rainbow Predictor or StrikeCast have ads?

Neither Rainbow Predictor nor StrikeCast shows ads.

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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.*