# Lightning Tracker vs Lightning Tracker & Map

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightning Tracker & Map at none against Lightning Tracker's 1. Lightning Tracker & Map also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Lightning Tracker & Map 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 Lightning Tracker & Map. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker | Lightning Tracker & Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-live-map/id6755661220/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-map/id6801899752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lightning Alerts Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855340618) | [SULEYMAN FURKAN CIGDEM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816946910) |

## 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 & Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-map/id6801899752)

Visualize recent lightning strikes and track storm activity on a live map. Receive alerts when lightning is close and monitor the risk level in your area. Get an estimated arrival time for thunder when available.

**Highlights:** Live lightning activity map, Lightning distance from your position, Lightning risk level, Activity over last 30 mins, hour, day, Proximity lightning alerts, Thunderstorm tracking, Estimated thunder arrival

**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 Lightning Tracker & Map free?

Lightning Tracker & Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

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

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

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