Comparison

HochwasserWache vs Lightning Tracker & Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HochwasserWache

Monitor water levels from selected stations with clear visualizations and forecasts. Set custom alerts for specific thresholds and view flow and temperature data. Ideal for anyone needing to track river and water body conditions.

Highlights
  • Current water level readings
  • Water level forecasts
  • Customizable alerts
  • Flow and temperature data
  • Map view for orientation
  • Quick station switching
Features
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HochwasserWache – Wasserstände einfach im Blick behalten HochwasserWache zeigt dir aktuelle Pegelstände ausgewählter Messstationen übersichtlich auf deinem iPhone. So kannst du die Entwicklung der Donau und weiterer verfügbarer Gewässer schnell verfolgen. Das bietet dir die App: • Aktuelle Pegelstände ausgewählter Messstationen • Pegelprognosen, sofern für die jeweilige Station verfügbar • Übersichtliche Darstellung der Pegelentwicklung • Eigene Pegelwarnungen mit individuell festgelegtem Grenzwert • Informationen zu Durchfluss und Wassertemperatur, sofern verfügbar • Schneller Wechsel zwischen verschiedenen Messstationen • Kartenansicht zur besseren Orientierung Besonders praktisch für Anwohner, Fischer, Bootsfahrer und alle, die die Entwicklung der Wasserstände im Blick behalten möchten. Die verfügbaren Daten und Prognosen können je nach Messstation unterschiedlich sein. Ist für eine Station keine Prognose verfügbar, wird dies in der App entsprechend angezeigt. Wichtiger Hinweis: HochwasserAlarm ist keine behördliche Warn- oder Notfall-App. Die angezeigten Daten dienen der Information und ersetzen keine offiziellen Warnungen oder Anweisungen von Behörden und Einsatzorganisationen. Bei Gefahr sind immer die offiziellen Informationen und Warnungen der zuständigen Stellen zu beachten.

About

Lightning Tracker & Map

Visualize recent lightning strikes and track storm activity on a live map. Receive alerts when lightning is close and monitor the risk level in your area. Get an estimated arrival time for thunder when available.

Highlights
  • Live lightning activity map
  • Lightning distance from your position
  • Lightning risk level
  • Activity over last 30 mins, hour, day
  • Proximity lightning alerts
  • Thunderstorm tracking
  • Estimated thunder arrival
Features
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Know where lightning is happening — before the storm gets closer. Lightning Tracker gives you a clear, real-time view of lightning and storm activity around you. See recent lightning strikes on the live map, understand how close the activity is, and get alerts when conditions become important. Whether you're planning outdoor activities, traveling, watching a storm approach, or simply curious about thunderstorms, Lightning Tracker turns complex weather data into information you can understand at a glance. LIVE LIGHTNING MAP Explore recent lightning activity directly on an interactive map. Zoom from your local area to a wider regional view and quickly see where lightning is occurring. LIGHTNING NEAR YOU See the approximate distance to nearby lightning activity and understand whether storms are approaching your area. LIGHTNING RISK Get an easy-to-read risk assessment based on recent lightning activity around your location. STORM MOVEMENT & ETA When sufficient data is available, see whether lightning activity is approaching and get an estimated arrival window. SMART LIGHTNING ALERTS Enable notifications to stay informed when significant lightning activity is detected near your monitored location. ACTIVITY HISTORY Follow recent lightning trends and see how storm activity is changing over time. BUILT FOR CLARITY No complicated meteorological charts. Lightning Tracker focuses on the information that matters: where the lightning is, how close it is, and how activity is changing. Perfect for outdoor activities, travel, photography, hiking, camping, boating, sports, storm watching, and everyday weather awareness. Download Lightning Tracker and keep an eye on the storm. Important: Lightning and weather information may be delayed, incomplete, or unavailable. Distance, movement, risk, and arrival estimates are informational estimates and should not be used as your sole source for safety-critical decisions. Always follow official weather warnings and local authorities. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSm-S7TaE8_B7AZ0t0eZi3SYhEogP-NxdXmvRpIy8U2bJnI7aZNP5FPm71teMAtBiKH7GJhJfuk1daN/pub Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vREbEEdqmDOEE_VTO6rErJG1ahnrdJM71hz-mYmAVI-ahig084gFvNtxGCTw1YKnYnjuxQ3xUMYI3bM/pub

Screenshots

HochwasserWache4 screens
Lightning Tracker & Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lightning Tracker & Map at 17.0 against HochwasserWache's 26.5. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HochwasserWache versus Lightning Tracker & Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHochwasserWacheLightning Tracker & Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPHILIPP PALENIKSULEYMAN FURKAN CIGDEM

Customer experience

HochwasserWache

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lightning Tracker & Map

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HochwasserWache

No in-app purchases

None

Lightning Tracker & Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HochwasserWache free?
HochwasserWache is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightning Tracker & Map free?
Lightning Tracker & Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HochwasserWache or Lightning Tracker & Map have ads?
Neither HochwasserWache nor Lightning Tracker & Map shows ads.

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