Comparison

Thor Lightning vs Lightning Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Thor Lightning

Features
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With Thor you hold the power of thunder in your hand—free at heart. Experience weather like never before – with Thor, your smart lightning distance app! Simple, intuitive, and impressively effective: with just one tap, you can measure the distance to a storm in a flash (literally!). Here’s how it works: 1. Tap the lightning button when you see the flash. 2. Tap again when you hear the thunder – Thor will instantly show the distance. 3. The app saves all measurements and displays them in a clear graph so you can tell at a glance whether the storm is approaching or moving away. See storm progression live The built-in trend graph lets you know immediately if the storm is getting closer or receding. Perfect for outdoor activities, hikes, camping, or just out of curiosity! Multilingual & flexible: • Supports 12 languages, including German, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, and more. • Choose between kilometers or miles—whichever suits you best. • Settings accessible with a tap on the app icon What makes Thor special: • Single‑tap, intuitive operation • Modern, minimalistic interface • Graphical display of past measurements • Totally free • Only a small, discreet ad banner, thoughtfully placed so it doesn’t interfere Built with a focus on usability, efficiency, and enjoyment of nature.

About

Lightning Map

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Lightning Map - Storm Radar is your ultimate real-time lightning tracker and severe weather alert companion. Stay ahead of dangerous thunder strikes, sudden storms, and heavy rain with live interactive radar maps and instant safety notifications. Whether you're playing golf, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, or relaxing at home, Lightning Map gives you exact pin-point accuracy on lightning strikes in your immediate area. KEY FEATURES: REAL-TIME LIGHTNING TRACKER • View live lightning strikes across the globe as they happen. • See precise strike distance, exact timestamp, and flash polarity. • Monitor storm movement and strike frequency in real time. ACCURATE PROXIMITY ALERTS • Get instant push notifications when lightning strikes near your location. • Customizable alert radius (e.g., 5 miles, 10 miles, 20 miles). • Early safety warnings to seek shelter before severe weather hits. INTERACTIVE STORM RADAR & MAP • High-resolution dark mode radar map optimized for fast loading. • Multi-layer display: lightning strikes, precipitation radar, storm cells, and clouds. • Smooth pan, zoom, and location auto-tracking. STORM HISTORY & ANALYTICS • Replay recent lightning activity to track storm trajectories. • Historical heatmaps showing high lightning density areas. • Detailed strike counter and storm intensity metrics. PERFECT FOR: • Outdoor Sports & Golfers: Get alerted before thunderstorms endanger your game. • Boaters & Fishermen: Essential maritime safety tool for open waters. • Hikers, Campers & Runners: Know when to take cover on the trail. • Parents & Coaches: Keep outdoor sports practices and events safe. • Weather Enthusiasts & Storm Chasers: Professional-grade strike detection data. WHY LIGHTNING MAP - STORM RADAR? Designed with ultra-fast data feeds and minimal battery consumption, Lightning Map delivers critical weather safety information when seconds count. Download Lightning Map - Storm Radar today and stay protected against severe weather! Privacy Policy:https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/lightning-alert-privacy-policy/1f4af0c2-156d-43cb-8b0c-791d5c23a36a/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Thor Lightning4 screens
Lightning Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thor Lightning at none against Lightning Map's 2. Lightning Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lightning Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Thor Lightning asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thor Lightning ships an update every 5 weeks, Lightning Map every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Thor Lightning versus Lightning Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThor LightningLightning Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB39 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLars AckermannTirin

In-app purchases

None

Thor Lightning

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightning Map

Subscriptions1
  • Lightning Map Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lightning Map Lifetime Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Thor Lightning free?
Thor Lightning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightning Map free?
Lightning Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thor Lightning or Lightning Map have ads?
Thor Lightning shows ads; Lightning Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Thor Lightning or Lightning Map?
Thor Lightning ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lightning Map every 5 days. Most recently, Thor Lightning was updated on September 9, 2026 and Lightning Map on September 26, 2026.

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