# Lightning Tracker & Live Radar vs StrikeCast

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Tracker & Live Radar at 4.4 against StrikeCast's 3.0. Lightning Tracker & Live Radar also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 2). StrikeCast's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker & Live Radar sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

Lightning Tracker & Live Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker & Live Radar has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightning Tracker & Live Radar ships an update every 3 weeks, StrikeCast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker & Live Radar | StrikeCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-live-radar/id6752844617/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | #200 |
| Size | 34 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616494815) | [Kirill Proskurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896493011) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker & Live Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-live-radar/id6752844617)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time global lightning strike alerts and monitor storm intensity on interactive maps. Receive instant notifications when lightning is detected nearby, and view historical storm hotspots. This essential weather companion is designed for storm enthusiasts and safety-conscious users.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike tracking, Interactive storm maps, Instant lightning alerts, Historical storm hotspots, Built-in weather radar, Optimized for Apple devices

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Tracker Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning Tracker Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning Tracker Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning Tracker Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lightning Tracker Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lightning Tracker Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### StrikeCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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 Tracker & Live Radar free?

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

### Is StrikeCast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Tracker & Live Radar or StrikeCast?

Lightning Tracker & Live Radar is rated higher. Lightning Tracker & Live Radar averages 4.4 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while StrikeCast averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightning Tracker & Live Radar or StrikeCast have ads?

Neither Lightning Tracker & Live Radar nor StrikeCast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Tracker & Live Radar or StrikeCast?

Lightning Tracker & Live Radar ships an update every 3 weeks, and StrikeCast every 4 days. Most recently, Lightning Tracker & Live Radar was updated on September 16, 2026 and StrikeCast on September 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Lightning Tracker & Live Radar or StrikeCast?

Lightning Tracker & Live Radar currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and StrikeCast at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*