# StrikeCast vs Lightning Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Tracker at 5.0 against StrikeCast's 4.2. StrikeCast's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StrikeCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Lightning Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightning Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively.

StrikeCast ships an update every 4 days, Lightning Tracker every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StrikeCast | Lightning Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-radar-map/id6789006775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 67 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kirill Proskurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896493011) | [Kurt Higa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735394078) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 | $9.99 | per month |
| Lightning Tracker: Distance Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### Lightning Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-radar-map/id6789006775)

Track lightning strikes in real-time with live maps and receive push notifications before storms arrive. View precipitation radar, storm intensity hotspots, and NOAA's severe weather outlook. Rewind up to 24 hours of storm activity.

**Highlights:** Live lightning strike map, Push notifications for lightning alerts, 2-hour precipitation radar playback, Storm intensity hotspots, NOAA severe storm outlook, 24-hour storm rewind

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Tracker Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning Tracker Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StrikeCast free?

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

### Is Lightning Tracker free?

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

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

Lightning Tracker is rated higher. StrikeCast averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Lightning Tracker averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do StrikeCast or Lightning Tracker have ads?

Neither StrikeCast nor Lightning Tracker shows ads.

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

StrikeCast ships an update every 4 days, and Lightning Tracker every 4 weeks. Most recently, StrikeCast was updated on October 22, 2026 and Lightning Tracker on October 22, 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.*