# Lightning on Map vs Lightning Radar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightning Radar at none against Lightning on Map's 2. Lightning Radar also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lightning on Map's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). On price 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. Lightning Radar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightning on Map ships an update every 4 days, Lightning Radar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning on Map | Lightning Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-radar/id6785224181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 79 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhakti Dave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814080271) | [Koode](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561601384) |

## 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 |


### Lightning Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-radar/id6785224181)

Track lightning strikes globally in real time with live alerts and detailed storm information. View strike locations, distances, and directions on an interactive map, and receive notifications as storms approach.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike map, Customizable lightning alerts, Lock screen and Dynamic Island storm updates, Nearby radar and strike distance, Live chart of nearby storm activity, Search and save locations, Private by design, no tracking or ads

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning on Map free?

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

### Is Lightning Radar free?

Lightning Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Lightning on Map shows ads; Lightning Radar does not.

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

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

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