Comparison

Lightning Storm Simulator vs Lightning Tracker Strike Radar

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

Head to head
About

Lightning Storm Simulator

Features
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Lightning Storm Simulator generates dynamic thunderstorms with visual and sound feedback! Start the app and lightning will strike in front of your eyes, illuminating the whole room. For extra realism, use with speakers and LED flash. Features: • LED and screen lightning visualization • Dynamic simulator parameters • Custom background sound ambients • Custom lightning color • Raindrop visualization • Presets • Timer Background ambients: • Light rain • Pouring rain • Rain on window • Rain on car Background ambient effects: • Campfire • Howling wind • Birds chirping • Night owl • Frogs • Crickets in the evening • Cat purring • Wind chimes - Works with Bluetooth external speakers and headphones - Works offline - no network connection required Storms can be generated using multiple parameters such as background ambient sound, thunder frequency, color of the lightning as well as duration of the lightning. Lightning is shown using screen colors (more realistic effect but requires darker environment) or with LED flash (amazingly powerful effect). You can set the color and duration of thunder strikes, the background sounds and set the timer. If you prefer only sounds to be heard, you can disable lightning or even the other way around. New storm background sounds as well as thunder sound effects are being constantly added. Why use Lightning Storm Simulator? - Insomnia therapy (drift to sleep easily with the soothing rain sounds) - Stress therapy (relax and forget about your worries - thunder sounds will make you feel safe and secure) - Fun (playing with different settings and producing awesome lightning in your dark room) - Meditation (focus and mindfulness, reduce stress) - Pet care (desensitize/calm your dog or cat to noise and scary sounds—start quietly and gradually increase the volume in later sessions) - Tinnitus relief (storm sounds calm the ringing in your ears)

About

Lightning Tracker Strike Radar

This app displays real-time lightning strikes, storm alerts, and rain radar on a clear weather map. Track global lightning activity, understand storm movement, and view historical storm hotspots. Optimized for iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Real-time lightning tracking
  • Storm location, distance, and intensity
  • Safety radius alerts
  • Historical storm hotspots
  • Rain, cloud, and storm radar replay
Features
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Lightning Tracker Strike Radar gives you a fast live weather map for lightning strikes, storm alerts, rain radar, strike distance, and historical hotspots. Open the map and instantly understand what is happening around you. Track lightning strikes worldwide, scan recent activity near your location, check exact distance context, switch to radar layers, and follow storm movement without digging through a heavy weather app. What you can do: - Track live lightning strikes worldwide with near real-time map updates - Explore interactive maps showing strike locations, distance, and storm intensity - Get nearby lightning alerts when activity enters your safety radius - View historical hotspots where storms and strikes appear more often - Replay radar paths to monitor precipitation, clouds, and storm movement - Use a clean native experience optimized for iPhone and iPad Why it is useful: - See lightning risk faster before outdoor plans, travel, sports, or storm chasing - Combine live strikes, radar, hotspots, and alerts in one focused tracker - Check exact distance and nearby activity instead of guessing from generic weather screens - Keep the interface minimal so the map, radar, and alerts stay easy to read Lightning can change conditions quickly. Lightning Tracker Strike Radar helps you stay aware from the first flash to the last rumble with the essential storm tools in one place. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/lighthingtracker/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/lighthingtracker/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Lightning Storm Simulator4 screens
Lightning Tracker Strike Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Tracker Strike Radar at none against Lightning Storm Simulator's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Lightning Storm Simulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Lightning Tracker Strike Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightning Storm Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, Lightning Tracker Strike Radar monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lightning Storm Simulator versus Lightning Tracker Strike Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightning Storm SimulatorLightning Tracker Strike Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperQvyshift LLCAPPMERGE TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightning Storm Simulator

One-time2
  • Halloween Sound Effects$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
2 purchases

Lightning Tracker Strike Radar

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Lightning Storm Simulator free?
Lightning Storm Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightning Tracker Strike Radar free?
Lightning Tracker Strike Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lightning Storm Simulator or Lightning Tracker Strike Radar have ads?
Lightning Storm Simulator shows ads; Lightning Tracker Strike Radar does not.
Which is updated more often, Lightning Storm Simulator or Lightning Tracker Strike Radar?
Lightning Storm Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lightning Tracker Strike Radar monthly. Most recently, Lightning Storm Simulator was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lightning Tracker Strike Radar on October 31, 2026.

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