# WeatherOps vs My Lightning Tracker & Alerts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Lightning Tracker & Alerts at 75% against WeatherOps's 10%. My Lightning Tracker & Alerts also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). WeatherOps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lightning Tracker & Alerts has 67K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of WeatherOps's written reviews are positive against 75% of My Lightning Tracker & Alerts's.

WeatherOps ships an update every 5 weeks, My Lightning Tracker & Alerts every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherOps | My Lightning Tracker & Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherops/id921749366/reviews) | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-and-alerts/id1175031987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #90 | **#35** |
| Size | 39 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DTN, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/404268542) | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherOps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherops/id921749366)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides organizations with weather insights to protect personnel and assets. It acts as a mobile command center, offering real-time weather data, custom alerts, and asset tracking in relation to weather conditions. Designed for industries like energy, utility, and hospitality.

**Highlights:** Custom weather alerts, Location-based warnings, Lightning notifications, Audio alerts, Radar mapping, Asset display, 7-day forecast planner

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Lightning Tracker & Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-and-alerts/id1175031987)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time with live maps and notifications. Track thunderstorms, view historical strike data, and share strike information with friends. Includes weather radar for upcoming conditions.

**Highlights:** Global lightning strike detection, Real-time thunderstorm monitoring, Lightning strike notifications, Historical strike data, Weather radar integration, Strike sharing with friends

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate lightning tracking
- 🚀 Real-time notifications
- 💡 Customizable alert radius
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for outdoor activities and safety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delayed or missed notifications
- 🐛 Radar feature issues (static, missing tiles)
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Potential security concerns
- 💰 Intrusive full-screen ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Location tracking not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add wind direction and speed to radar
- Provide historical lightning strike data
- Implement Apple Watch support
- Allow setting multiple saved locations
- Add option to only notify on closer strikes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherOps free?

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

### Is My Lightning Tracker & Alerts free?

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherOps or My Lightning Tracker & Alerts?

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts is rated higher. WeatherOps averages 3.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while My Lightning Tracker & Alerts averages 4.8 from 67K ratings.

### Do WeatherOps or My Lightning Tracker & Alerts have ads?

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts shows ads; WeatherOps does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherOps or My Lightning Tracker & Alerts?

WeatherOps ships an update every 5 weeks, and My Lightning Tracker & Alerts every 5 days. Most recently, WeatherOps was updated on November 11, 2026 and My Lightning Tracker & Alerts on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeatherOps or My Lightning Tracker & Alerts?

WeatherOps currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and My Lightning Tracker & Alerts at #35. 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.*