# Lightning Tracker & Radar Map vs Sunsethue

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sunsethue at 100% against Lightning Tracker & Radar Map's 50%. Sunsethue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Lightning Tracker & Radar Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (115 vs 24). On price, ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker & Radar Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Sunsethue asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sunsethue holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Lightning Tracker & Radar Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sunsethue's.

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map ships an update every 2 days, Sunsethue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker & Radar Map | Sunsethue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-radar-map/id6758670572/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsethue/id6784953500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | #126 |
| Size | 79 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikolai Iakubovskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771308263) | [Maarten Laureyssen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784953502) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

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

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Weather, #183 Top Grossing · 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 (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lightning Tracker Premium | $44.99 | per year |


### Sunsethue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsethue/id6784953500)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Weather, #152 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed sunrise and sunset forecasts for days ahead, including cloud cover and sun visibility. Receive alerts for optimal viewing conditions with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset quality forecasts, Cloud cover and sun visibility data, Golden hour and blue hour times, Location-based forecasts worldwide, Customizable sunrise/sunset alerts, Ray-based forecasting model

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Tracker & Radar Map free?

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

### Is Sunsethue free?

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

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

Sunsethue is rated higher. Lightning Tracker & Radar Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Sunsethue averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.

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

Neither Lightning Tracker & Radar Map nor Sunsethue shows ads.

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

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map ships an update every 2 days, and Sunsethue every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Tracker & Radar Map was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sunsethue on October 14, 2026.

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

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Sunsethue at #126. 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.*