Comparison

Suntime vs Lightning Tracker & Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Suntime

Features
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Discover the rhythm of sun and moon — for any location in the world, at any time. Suntime shows you at a glance when the sun rises and sets, how long the day is, and where in the sky it currently stands. Add moon phases, moon position, live weather, and — for coastal spots — real tide information. SUN TIMES • Sunrise, solar noon, and sunset • Day length at a glance • Graphical arc showing the sun's path across the sky • Current day progress in percent SUN COMPASS • Azimuth and elevation angle in real time • Arrow points directly toward the sun • Device compass integration (optional) MOON • Moon phase with emoji and name (new moon to full moon) • Illumination percentage • Moonrise and moonset times • Current moon position: azimuth & altitude • Night arc with starry sky background WEATHER • Current temperature and feels-like • Humidity, wind speed and direction • Live weather conditions — no sign-up required TIDES • High and low tide times with exact heights • Tidal range for coastal locations • Requires a free API key from stormglass.io MULTIPLE CITIES • Add and manage as many cities as you like • Quick switching with tabs • City search powered by OpenStreetMap — worldwide PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No registration, no account needed • All data stays on your device • No tracking, no ads, no cookies Available in German, English, French, Portuguese, Dutch — and Hessian dialect Data sources: sunrise-sunset.org · OpenStreetMap Nominatim · Open-Meteo · Stormglass.io

About

Lightning Tracker & Map

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
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Know where lightning is happening — before the storm gets closer. Lightning Tracker gives you a clear, real-time view of lightning and storm activity around you. See recent lightning strikes on the live map, understand how close the activity is, and get alerts when conditions become important. Whether you're planning outdoor activities, traveling, watching a storm approach, or simply curious about thunderstorms, Lightning Tracker turns complex weather data into information you can understand at a glance. LIVE LIGHTNING MAP Explore recent lightning activity directly on an interactive map. Zoom from your local area to a wider regional view and quickly see where lightning is occurring. LIGHTNING NEAR YOU See the approximate distance to nearby lightning activity and understand whether storms are approaching your area. LIGHTNING RISK Get an easy-to-read risk assessment based on recent lightning activity around your location. STORM MOVEMENT & ETA When sufficient data is available, see whether lightning activity is approaching and get an estimated arrival window. SMART LIGHTNING ALERTS Enable notifications to stay informed when significant lightning activity is detected near your monitored location. ACTIVITY HISTORY Follow recent lightning trends and see how storm activity is changing over time. BUILT FOR CLARITY No complicated meteorological charts. Lightning Tracker focuses on the information that matters: where the lightning is, how close it is, and how activity is changing. Perfect for outdoor activities, travel, photography, hiking, camping, boating, sports, storm watching, and everyday weather awareness. Download Lightning Tracker and keep an eye on the storm. Important: Lightning and weather information may be delayed, incomplete, or unavailable. Distance, movement, risk, and arrival estimates are informational estimates and should not be used as your sole source for safety-critical decisions. Always follow official weather warnings and local authorities. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSm-S7TaE8_B7AZ0t0eZi3SYhEogP-NxdXmvRpIy8U2bJnI7aZNP5FPm71teMAtBiKH7GJhJfuk1daN/pub Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vREbEEdqmDOEE_VTO6rErJG1ahnrdJM71hz-mYmAVI-ahig084gFvNtxGCTw1YKnYnjuxQ3xUMYI3bM/pub

Screenshots

Suntime4 screens
Lightning Tracker & Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lightning Tracker & Map at Free against Suntime's $0.99. Suntime's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Lightning Tracker & Map is free to download; Suntime costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Suntime versus Lightning Tracker & Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuntimeLightning Tracker & Map
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARKUS ISCHRAMMSULEYMAN FURKAN CIGDEM

In-app purchases

None

Suntime

No in-app purchases

None

Lightning Tracker & Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Suntime free?
Suntime costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightning Tracker & Map free?
Lightning Tracker & Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Suntime or Lightning Tracker & Map have ads?
Neither Suntime nor Lightning Tracker & Map shows ads.

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