# Lightning Tracker & Radar Map vs StrikeCast

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Tracker & Radar Map at 4.6 against StrikeCast's 3.0. Lightning Tracker & Radar Map also leads on ratings volume (104 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker & Radar Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 & Radar Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker & Radar Map has 104 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map ships an update every 2 days, StrikeCast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker & Radar Map | StrikeCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-radar-map/id6758670572/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | #200 |
| Size | 75 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikolai Iakubovskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771308263) | [Kirill Proskurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896493011) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Weather, #128 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 |


### 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 & Radar Map free?

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map 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 & Radar Map or StrikeCast?

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map is rated higher. Lightning Tracker & Radar Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while StrikeCast averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Lightning Tracker & Radar Map nor StrikeCast shows ads.

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

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map ships an update every 2 days, and StrikeCast every 4 days. Most recently, Lightning Tracker & Radar Map was updated on September 22, 2026 and StrikeCast on September 14, 2026.

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

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map currently peaks at #82 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.*