# Sinoptik vs Lightning Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Tracker at 4.6 against Sinoptik's 3.5. Lightning Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (191 vs 6). Sinoptik's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Sinoptik asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightning Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker has 191 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Sinoptik's written reviews are positive against 41% of Lightning Tracker's.

Sinoptik ships an update every 3 months, Lightning Tracker every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sinoptik | Lightning Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinoptik/id824206602/reviews) | **[4.6 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-weather-24/id6444289836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **191** |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 84 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Net Info.BG EAD](https://appshunter.io/developer/495932403) | [Maxym Naryzhniy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562846837) |

## What reviewers say

### Sinoptik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinoptik/id824206602)

Get detailed weather forecasts for thousands of locations worldwide. This app provides hourly and 10-day outlooks, including "feels like" temperatures and real-time ski conditions for Bulgarian resorts. Enjoy a dynamic interface that syncs with current weather.

**Highlights:** 10-day detailed weather forecast, Hourly forecast for the next 24 hours, "Feels like" temperature, Real-time ski conditions, Live camera feeds from ski slopes, Quick access to favorite locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightning Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-weather-24/id6444289836)

Get accurate weather forecasts with live radar maps, storm alerts, and real-time tracking of severe weather. Stay informed with hourly and 10-day forecasts, and receive personalized notifications for incoming storms, hurricanes, and more.

**Highlights:** Live weather radar maps, Storm and hurricane tracker, Hourly and 10-day forecasts, Severe weather warnings, Customizable notifications, Air quality and UV index

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Week | $3.29 | per 7 days |
| Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Year | $26.49 | per year |
| Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Year | $35.99 | per year |
| Year | $52.99 | per year |
| Year | $54.99 | per year |
| Premium | $94.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sinoptik free?

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

### Is Lightning Tracker free?

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

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

Lightning Tracker is rated higher. Sinoptik averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Lightning Tracker averages 4.6 from 191 ratings.

### Do Sinoptik or Lightning Tracker have ads?

Both Sinoptik and Lightning Tracker show ads.

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

Sinoptik ships an update every 3 months, and Lightning Tracker every 5 days. Most recently, Sinoptik was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lightning Tracker on October 12, 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.*