# Lightning Tracker vs Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Tracker at 100% against Lightning Tracker & Radar Map's 50%. Lightning Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Lightning Tracker & Radar Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (113 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Lightning Tracker & Radar Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightning Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker & Radar Map has 113 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Lightning Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lightning Tracker & Radar Map's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker | Lightning Tracker & Radar Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-live-map/id6755661220/reviews)** | [4.6 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-radar-map/id6758670572/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#133** |
| Size | 19 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lightning Alerts Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855340618) | [Nikolai Iakubovskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771308263) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-live-map/id6755661220)

This app provides real-time lightning strike data on a live map, offering alerts for nearby activity. It helps users plan outdoor activities and stay aware of approaching storms with detailed strike information and weather radar integration.

**Highlights:** Live lightning strike map, Nearby strike alerts, Ground and intracloud strike types, Weather radar integration, Closest strike distance and age, Optional monthly Pro subscription

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free monthly | $0.99 | per month |


### Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-radar-map/id6758670572)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Weather, #160 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides real-time lightning strike data and storm tracking on a map. It helps users understand approaching storms, set alerts for saved locations, and follow safety guidelines.

**Highlights:** Live lightning strike map, Storm zone tracking, Radar overlay (Premium), Push alerts for saved places, 30-30 safety timer, Forecast context (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Tracker free?

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

### Is Lightning Tracker & Radar Map free?

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

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

Lightning Tracker is rated higher. Lightning Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lightning Tracker & Radar Map averages 4.6 from 113 ratings.

### Do Lightning Tracker or Lightning Tracker & Radar Map have ads?

Lightning Tracker shows ads; Lightning Tracker & Radar Map does not.

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

Lightning Tracker ships an update every 2 days, and Lightning Tracker & Radar Map every 2 days. Most recently, Lightning Tracker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Lightning Tracker & Radar Map on October 14, 2026.

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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.*