# Meteo Sat vs Lightning Alarm

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Alarm at 4.5 against Meteo Sat's 1.0. Lightning Alarm also leads on ratings volume (889 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meteo Sat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lightning Alarm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightning Alarm holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Alarm has 889 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Meteo Sat's written reviews are positive against 80% of Lightning Alarm's.

Meteo Sat ships an update every 9 months, Lightning Alarm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meteo Sat | Lightning Alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteo-sat/id829573258/reviews) | **[4.5 (889 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-alarm/id1015876499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **889** |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.7** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefano Caschi](https://appshunter.io/developer/306389929) | [Infoplaza BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/419311197) |

## What reviewers say

### Meteo Sat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteo-sat/id829573258)

Visualize current weather conditions across Europe with detailed satellite imagery and precipitation models. Zoom into specific areas, play animations, and choose from various map styles for a comprehensive view.

**Highlights:** View and zoom IR satellite images, Precipitating Clouds model, Convective Rainfall Rate model, Cloud Top Height model, Play and pause animations, Multiple map styles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $1.99 | one-time |


### Lightning Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-alarm/id1015876499)

Receive timely notifications about approaching thunderstorms and lightning strikes in your vicinity. This app provides accurate lightning detection and displays real-time information on a map, ensuring safety during outdoor activities.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning detection, Approaching storm notifications, Lightning distance display, Map view of lightning strikes, Textual storm information, Push message alerts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning Alarm Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| 1 month ad free | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 months ad free | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 year ad free | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent app
- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Accurate and precise
- 🔔 Helpful notifications
- 🌩️ Tracks lightning effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- ⚠️ Inaccurate or unreliable
- 🔍 Difficult to set location
- 🔢 Metric units not preferred

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working
- Map tiles not loading properly
- App crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- Option to switch between miles and kilometers
- Add multiple locations to track
- Improve map visuals and details
- Customizable alert radius


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meteo Sat free?

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

### Is Lightning Alarm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meteo Sat or Lightning Alarm?

Lightning Alarm is rated higher. Meteo Sat averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lightning Alarm averages 4.5 from 889 ratings.

### Do Meteo Sat or Lightning Alarm have ads?

Both Meteo Sat and Lightning Alarm show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meteo Sat or Lightning Alarm?

Meteo Sat ships an update every 9 months, and Lightning Alarm every 2 months. Most recently, Meteo Sat was updated on October 18, 2026 and Lightning Alarm on October 19, 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.*