# SatelliteWx vs Lightning Map

SatelliteWx and Lightning Map are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. SatelliteWx sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

SatelliteWx ships an update every 3 days, Lightning Map every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SatelliteWx | Lightning Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellitewx/id6775533807/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satellite Weather LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775533809) | [Tirin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665717789) |

## What reviewers say

### SatelliteWx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellitewx/id6775533807)

Access live GOES satellite imagery, radar, lightning data, and severe weather overlays. Offers free access to all data with optional Pro features for enhanced resolution and advanced tools.

**Highlights:** Live GOES satellite imagery, Mosaic radar and lightning detection, Severe weather overlays, Advanced Pro tools, High-resolution local views, Animation loops, Drawing and measurement tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Satellite Weather Pro (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Satellite Weather  Pro Yearly | $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 SatelliteWx free?

SatelliteWx 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 SatelliteWx or Lightning Map have ads?

Neither SatelliteWx nor Lightning Map shows ads.

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

SatelliteWx ships an update every 3 days, and Lightning Map every 5 days. Most recently, SatelliteWx was updated on October 4, 2026 and Lightning Map on October 12, 2026.

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