# Lightning Tracker & Radar Map vs Lightning Radar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Radar at 100% against Lightning Tracker & Radar Map's 50%. Lightning Radar 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 monthly) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. Lightning Radar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightning Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker & Radar Map has 116 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Lightning Tracker & Radar Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lightning Radar's.

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map ships an update every 2 days, Lightning Radar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker & Radar Map | Lightning Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-radar-map/id6758670572/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-radar/id6785224181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikolai Iakubovskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771308263) | [Koode](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561601384) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

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

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Free · Weather, #135 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 |


### Lightning Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-radar/id6785224181)

Track lightning strikes globally in real time with live alerts and detailed storm information. View strike locations, distances, and directions on an interactive map, and receive notifications as storms approach.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike map, Customizable lightning alerts, Lock screen and Dynamic Island storm updates, Nearby radar and strike distance, Live chart of nearby storm activity, Search and save locations, Private by design, no tracking or ads

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

**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 Lightning Radar free?

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

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

Lightning Radar is rated higher. Lightning Tracker & Radar Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Lightning Radar averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

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

Neither Lightning Tracker & Radar Map nor Lightning Radar shows ads.

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

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map ships an update every 2 days, and Lightning Radar monthly. Most recently, Lightning Tracker & Radar Map was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lightning Radar on October 24, 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.*