# Lightning on Map vs StrikeCast

The clearest difference is ads: StrikeCast at none against Lightning on Map's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning on Map sells 2 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning on Map | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhakti Dave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814080271) | [Kirill Proskurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896493011) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning on Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-on-map-lr-tracker/id6745817510)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Map One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning Map One Year | $44.99 | 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 Lightning on Map free?

Lightning on Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StrikeCast free?

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

### Do Lightning on Map or StrikeCast have ads?

Lightning on Map shows ads; StrikeCast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning on Map or StrikeCast?

Lightning on Map ships an update every 4 days, and StrikeCast every 4 days. Most recently, Lightning on Map was updated on October 3, 2026 and StrikeCast on October 2, 2026.

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