# Lightning Tracker vs RainbowReporter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RainbowReporter at none against Lightning Tracker's 1. RainbowReporter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. RainbowReporter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lightning Tracker against 5.0 for RainbowReporter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker | RainbowReporter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-live-map/id6755661220/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbowreporter/id6794144117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lightning Alerts Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855340618) | [MICHAEL EVAN KRETCHMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794144120) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker

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

Track real-time lightning strikes with a live map and receive alerts for your location. View ground and intracloud strikes, filter by polarity and strength, and access historical storm data. Ideal for outdoor activities and weather planning.

**Highlights:** Live strike map, Nearby alerts, Ground and intracloud strikes, Strike filtering (polarity, strength), 7-day strike history, Weather radar overlay, Camera aim for sprites

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free monthly | $2.99 | per month |


### RainbowReporter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbowreporter/id6794144117)

This app predicts the likelihood of seeing a rainbow based on sun position and local weather. Users can report their own sightings, view nearby reports, and receive notifications for new sightings.

**Highlights:** Real-time rainbow likelihood prediction, Report rainbow sightings with photos, View nearby and past sightings, Receive notifications for local sightings, User accounts with privacy options, Report and block inappropriate content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Tracker free?

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

### Is RainbowReporter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Tracker or RainbowReporter?

Lightning Tracker and RainbowReporter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Lightning Tracker or RainbowReporter have ads?

Lightning Tracker shows ads; RainbowReporter does not.

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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.*