# Bolted vs StrikeCast

The clearest difference is rating: Bolted at 5.0 against StrikeCast's 4.2. Bolted also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked). StrikeCast's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bolted sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and StrikeCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bolted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.

Bolted ships an update fortnightly, StrikeCast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bolted | StrikeCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolted-lightning-alerts/id6776672963/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hitt Foundry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/550918800) | [Kirill Proskurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896493011) |

## What reviewers say

### Bolted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolted-lightning-alerts/id6776672963)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Receive real-time lightning alerts and safety guidance. Create custom zones to monitor, get shelter countdowns, and receive notifications when it's safe to go outside. Features include live activity updates and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning monitoring, Custom Watch Zones, Shelter countdowns, Live Activity updates, Apple Watch integration, Customizable notification frequency

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bolted Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Bolted Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### StrikeCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721)

This app provides real-time lightning strike distance and live alerts on a map. Save locations to receive notifications when lightning is detected nearby, even when you're away. It offers a clean interface with no ad clutter.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike distance, Live map of lightning activity, Customizable alerts for saved locations, Distance in miles or kilometers, Approaching and moving-away trends (Pro), Animated weather radar (Pro)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StrikeCast Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StrikeCast Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Lightning Tracker: Distance Pro | $33.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bolted free?

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

### Is StrikeCast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bolted or StrikeCast?

Bolted is rated higher. Bolted averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while StrikeCast averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bolted or StrikeCast have ads?

Neither Bolted nor StrikeCast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bolted or StrikeCast?

Bolted ships an update fortnightly, and StrikeCast every 4 days. Most recently, Bolted was updated on September 22, 2026 and StrikeCast on October 2, 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.*