# Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) vs My Lightning Tracker Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Lightning Tracker Pro at 81% against Kestrel LiNK (Legacy)'s 23%. My Lightning Tracker Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Kestrel LiNK (Legacy)'s advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) is free to download; My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99 up front. My Lightning Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Lightning Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lightning Tracker Pro has 6.1K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Kestrel LiNK (Legacy)'s written reviews are positive against 81% of My Lightning Tracker Pro's.

Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) ships an update every 2 months, My Lightning Tracker Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) | My Lightning Tracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kestrel-link-legacy/id698732837/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 20 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nielsen-Kellerman Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/698732840) | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) |

## What reviewers say

### Kestrel LiNK (Legacy)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kestrel-link-legacy/id698732837)

This application connects to specific Kestrel weather meters, allowing users to view and manage data from their devices. It supports older firmware versions for the Drop and 5000 series models.

**Highlights:** Connects to Drop devices, Connects to 5000 series devices, View device data, Manage device data, Legacy firmware support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Lightning Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Weather, #189 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time with detailed maps and historical data. Receive timely alerts for nearby storms and share strike information with friends. Track weather radar for incoming conditions.

**Highlights:** Global lightning strike detection, Real-time storm monitoring, Lightning strike history, Detailed map view, Proximity storm alerts, Weather radar integration, Strike sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚡ Accurate lightning tracking
- 📍 Pinpoints lightning strike locations
- 🔔 Helpful notifications
- 🌧️ Useful radar overlay
- 🔍 Detailed information on strikes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Delayed notifications
- 🗺️ Inaccurate mapping of strikes
- 🔍 Difficulty adjusting detection radius
- 💤 Slow radar updates
- 🔴 Persistent issues with free version

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to view strike history
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Implement real-time strike tracking
- Add weather radar animation/time-lapse
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) free?

Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Lightning Tracker Pro free?

My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) or My Lightning Tracker Pro?

My Lightning Tracker Pro is rated higher. Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) averages 2.2 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while My Lightning Tracker Pro averages 4.8 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) or My Lightning Tracker Pro have ads?

Neither Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) nor My Lightning Tracker Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) or My Lightning Tracker Pro?

Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) ships an update every 2 months, and My Lightning Tracker Pro weekly. Most recently, Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) was updated on October 26, 2026 and My Lightning Tracker Pro on October 29, 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.*