# StrikeCast vs Lightning Radar

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Radar at 5.0 against StrikeCast's 3.0. Lightning Radar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). StrikeCast's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StrikeCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Lightning Radar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightning Radar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Radar has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StrikeCast ships an update every 4 days, Lightning Radar monthly. Both last shipped on September 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StrikeCast | Lightning Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-radar/id6785224181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kirill Proskurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896493011) | [Koode](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561601384) |

## What reviewers say

### StrikeCast

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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 |


### Lightning Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-radar/id6785224181)

Track lightning strikes globally in real time with live alerts and detailed storm information. View strike locations, distances, and directions on an interactive map, and receive notifications as storms approach.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike map, Customizable lightning alerts, Lock screen and Dynamic Island storm updates, Nearby radar and strike distance, Live chart of nearby storm activity, Search and save locations, Private by design, no tracking or ads

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StrikeCast free?

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

### Is Lightning Radar free?

Lightning Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StrikeCast or Lightning Radar?

Lightning Radar is rated higher. StrikeCast averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lightning Radar averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do StrikeCast or Lightning Radar have ads?

Neither StrikeCast nor Lightning Radar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StrikeCast or Lightning Radar?

StrikeCast ships an update every 4 days, and Lightning Radar monthly. Most recently, StrikeCast was updated on September 14, 2026 and Lightning Radar on September 14, 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.*