# Stormora vs Lightning Map

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Map at none against Stormora's shown. Stormora's advantage is device support (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stormora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Lightning Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stormora | Lightning Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-map-storm-radar/id6799079042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Size | 16 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeluxeWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/302677215) | [Tirin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665717789) |

## What reviewers say

### Stormora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormora-severe-weather-map/id6772745654)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |


### Lightning Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-map-storm-radar/id6799079042)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Map Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Lightning Map Lifetime Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stormora free?

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

### Is Lightning Map free?

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

### Do Stormora or Lightning Map have ads?

Stormora shows ads; Lightning Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stormora or Lightning Map?

Stormora ships an update every 5 days, and Lightning Map every 5 days. Most recently, Stormora was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lightning Map on October 25, 2026.

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