# Lightning Tracker Strike Radar vs Real

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Real at 100% against Lightning Tracker Strike Radar's 0%. Real also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Lightning Tracker Strike Radar's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker Strike Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Real sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Real holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lightning Tracker Strike Radar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Real's.

Lightning Tracker Strike Radar ships an update monthly, Real every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Tracker Strike Radar | Real |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-strike-radar/id6764281788/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-lightning-by-mesosky/id6780237797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPMERGE TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822845284) | [Robert Abraham](https://appshunter.io/developer/413734177) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Tracker Strike Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-strike-radar/id6764281788)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### Real

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-lightning-by-mesosky/id6780237797)

Track lightning strikes in real-time with live satellite data and high-definition radar. Get instant alerts when storms are near your location and customize notification settings for a clear, fast view of the sky.

**Highlights:** Live satellite lightning detection, High-definition radar overlay, Customizable strike bubble alerts, Color-coded strike intensity, Watch app with live map, Lock screen and home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Features | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Tracker Strike Radar free?

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

### Is Real free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Tracker Strike Radar or Real?

Real is rated higher. Lightning Tracker Strike Radar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Real averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Lightning Tracker Strike Radar or Real have ads?

Neither Lightning Tracker Strike Radar nor Real shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Tracker Strike Radar or Real?

Lightning Tracker Strike Radar ships an update monthly, and Real every 5 days. Most recently, Lightning Tracker Strike Radar was updated on November 5, 2026 and Real on October 31, 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.*