# Lightning Tracker & Radar Map vs Lightning Tracker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lightning Tracker & Radar Map at every 2 days against Lightning Tracker's every 4 weeks. Lightning Tracker & Radar Map also leads on ratings volume (115 vs 8) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). Lightning Tracker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Lightning Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightning Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker & Radar Map has 115 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map ships an update every 2 days, Lightning Tracker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker & Radar Map | Lightning Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-and-radar-map/id6758670572/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-radar-map/id6789006775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikolai Iakubovskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771308263) | [Kurt Higa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735394078) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker & Radar Map

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

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Weather, #197 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 Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-radar-map/id6789006775)

Track lightning strikes in real-time with live maps and receive push notifications before storms arrive. View precipitation radar, storm intensity hotspots, and NOAA's severe weather outlook. Rewind up to 24 hours of storm activity.

**Highlights:** Live lightning strike map, Push notifications for lightning alerts, 2-hour precipitation radar playback, Storm intensity hotspots, NOAA severe storm outlook, 24-hour storm rewind

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Tracker Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning Tracker Pro Annual | $19.99 | 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 Lightning Tracker free?

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

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

Lightning Tracker is rated higher. Lightning Tracker & Radar Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Lightning Tracker averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

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

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

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

Lightning Tracker & Radar Map ships an update every 2 days, and Lightning Tracker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Tracker & Radar Map was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lightning Tracker on October 22, 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.*