# Perry Weather vs My Lightning Tracker Pro

The clearest difference is price: Perry Weather at Free against My Lightning Tracker Pro's $4.99. Perry Weather also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). My Lightning Tracker Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (81% vs 53%). On ads there is nothing between them.

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

My Lightning Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lightning Tracker Pro has 6.1K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Perry Weather's written reviews are positive against 81% of My Lightning Tracker Pro's.

Perry Weather ships an update monthly, My Lightning Tracker Pro weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perry Weather | My Lightning Tracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perry-weather/id820674810/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #107 | **#7** |
| Size | 61 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perry Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820674813) | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) |

## What reviewers say

### Perry Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perry-weather/id820674810)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides customized weather alerts and real-time tracking to ensure operational safety. It offers tools for monitoring conditions, managing team communication, and integrating with on-site hardware for comprehensive weather preparedness.

**Highlights:** Customizable live radar, Multi-location tracking, Lightning countdown timer, Automated policy risk notifications, User management for alerts, On-site hardware integration, 24/7 meteorologist access

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Lightning Tracker Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · 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 Perry Weather free?

Perry Weather 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, Perry Weather or My Lightning Tracker Pro?

My Lightning Tracker Pro is rated higher. Perry Weather averages 3.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while My Lightning Tracker Pro averages 4.8 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Perry Weather or My Lightning Tracker Pro have ads?

Neither Perry Weather nor My Lightning Tracker Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Perry Weather or My Lightning Tracker Pro?

Perry Weather ships an update monthly, and My Lightning Tracker Pro weekly. Most recently, Perry Weather was updated on October 29, 2026 and My Lightning Tracker Pro on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Perry Weather or My Lightning Tracker Pro?

Perry Weather currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and My Lightning Tracker Pro at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*