Best Free Lightning Tracker Apps

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4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best free lightning tracker apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 207+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for Free Lightning Tracker

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts#1

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts by JRustonApps B.V.

Live Lightning Map & Tracker
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(63K ratings)
FreeAds
#8in Weather
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Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time on a live map. Receive alerts for nearby storms and view historical strike data. Track weather radar and share strike information with friends.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate lightning tracking
  • 🚀 Real-time notifications
  • 💡 Customizable alert radius
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Delayed or missed notifications
  • 🐛 Radar feature issues (static, missing tiles)
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast#2

WeatherBug: Weather Forecast by xAd, Inc.

Live Local Radar, Storm Alerts
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(2.2M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Weather
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Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a global professional weather network. Visualize conditions with interactive maps, track lightning, and stay informed about pollen, air quality, and more.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • ⚡️ Reliable lightning and storm tracking
  • 📍 Customizable location settings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent data updates
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🤔 Contradictory weather information between hourly and daily forecasts
Lightning Tracker#3

Lightning Tracker by Elecont LLC

Real Time Lightning Map
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.3😊(507 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Visualize real-time lightning strikes across North and South America on a dynamic map. Receive predictive alerts for strike patterns and intensity, with estimated arrival times for your location. Monitor current and historical lightning activity to stay informed and protected.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate and real-time lightning tracking
  • 👍 Helpful for safety and planning outdoor activities
  • 💡 Useful for weather monitoring and storm tracking
  • ⭐ Excellent app overall

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

More Free Lightning Tracker apps to explore

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Lightning Tracker & Radar Map
Lightning Tracker & Radar Map
Lightning Tracker & Radar Map
Live Storm Map & Strike Radar
Free

This app provides real-time lightning strike data and storm tracking on a map. It helps users understand approaching storms, set alerts for saved locations, and follow safety guidelines.

Live lightning strike mapStorm zone trackingRadar overlay (Premium)
☀️ Weather
(7)
freemium
5
The Weather Channel - Radar
The Weather Channel - Radar
The Weather Channel - Radar
Forecast Updates: Storms, Rain
Free

Get accurate daily and hourly weather forecasts, including severe storm alerts and air quality index. Plan up to 15 days in advance with personalized weather tracking and live radar maps.

Daily and hourly forecastsLive Doppler radar mapsSevere weather alerts
☀️ Weather
(5.9M)
free with in-app purchases
6
Lightning Tracker & Live Radar
Lightning Tracker & Live Radar
Lightning Tracker & Live Radar
Lightning Alerts & Alarm App
Free

Get real-time global lightning strike alerts and monitor storm intensity on interactive maps. Receive instant notifications when lightning is detected nearby, and view historical storm hotspots. This essential weather companion is designed for storm enthusiasts and safety-conscious users.

Real-time lightning strike trackingInteractive storm mapsInstant lightning alerts
☀️ Weather
(37)
free with in-app purchases
7
Lightning Alarm
Lightning Alarm
Lightning Alarm
by Infoplaza B.V
Free

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.

Real-time lightning detectionApproaching storm notificationsLightning distance display
☀️ Weather
(883)
free with in-app purchases
8
Thunderly
Thunderly
Thunderly
Lightning in real time
Free

Visualize real-time lightning strikes globally on an interactive map. Explore weather data like clouds and precipitation, and measure distances to storms. You can even simulate lightning flashes with your camera.

Real-time global lightning mapAccurate day/night cycleReal-time clouds and precipitation layers
☀️ Weather
(2.6K)
free
9
Weather Radar - Ora Channel
Weather Radar - Ora Channel
Weather Radar - Ora Channel
NOAA Network & Storm Tracker
Free

Get real-time weather updates with a live radar map, storm tracker, and accurate forecasts. Receive severe weather alerts for storms, hurricanes, floods, and fires. Plan better and stay safe with detailed weather information.

Live NOAA radar mapsHourly and 10-day forecastsSevere weather alerts
☀️ Weather
(250K)
free with in-app purchases
10
NOAA: Weather Radar & Forecast
NOAA: Weather Radar & Forecast
NOAA: Weather Radar & Forecast
Hurricane & Lightning Tracker
Free

Access real-time weather data, severe weather alerts, and accurate forecasts with interactive radar maps. Plan your day with precipitation forecasts and stay informed about current conditions and upcoming events.

Live radar mapsPrecipitation forecastsSevere weather alerts
☀️ Weather
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Windy.com
Windy.com
Windy.com
NOAA Radar, Hurricanes, Alerts
Free

This app offers advanced weather forecasting with over 50 detailed maps and 15 weather models, including live radar, satellite imagery, and hurricane tracking. It provides customizable alerts for storms, wind, and snow, making it ideal for outdoor activities and aviation.

Live weather radar & satelliteOver 50 weather maps15+ weather models
☀️ Weather
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Weather & Radar
Weather & Radar
Weather & Radar
3-Day Radar Free
Free

Stay informed with accurate hourly and daily weather forecasts, including detailed radar maps for rain, snow, and lightning. Receive personalized alerts, track air quality, and get specialized information for winter sports and coastal conditions.

Hourly & daily weather forecastAll-in-one weather mapsRain, snow, wind, lightning radar
☀️ Weather
(300K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Weather Scope: NOAA Radar Live
Weather Scope: NOAA Radar Live
Weather Scope: NOAA Radar Live
NOAA Weather Radar, Hurricanes
Free

Access detailed weather tracking powered by NOAA data. Get real-time updates, forecasts up to 10 days, and alerts for precipitation, lightning, and hurricanes. Features include air quality monitoring and aviation tracking.

Real-time NOAA weather radar10-day forecastsMinute-by-minute precipitation forecast
☀️ Weather
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Storm Distance Tracker
Storm Distance Tracker
Storm Distance Tracker
How far the storm is?
Free

Measure the distance to a storm by timing the interval between seeing lightning and hearing thunder. This tool uses the difference in the speed of light and sound to provide an estimated distance.

Calculate storm distanceUses lightning and thunder timingCalculates based on speed of light and sound
☀️ Weather
(100)
free with in-app purchases
15
FlightAware Flight Tracker
FlightAware Flight Tracker
FlightAware Flight Tracker
Airplane & flight tracker
Free

Track airplanes in real-time globally, monitor flight statuses, and receive delay notifications. Access weather radar and save favorite aircraft and airports. Offers free flight status alerts for departures, arrivals, cancellations, and gate changes.

Real-time global plane trackingFree flight status alertsWeather radar integration
✈️ Travel
(370K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Lightning Tracker & Radar
Lightning Tracker & Radar
Lightning Tracker & Radar
Track Nearby Lightning Strikes
Free

Monitor real-time lightning strikes on a map with detailed information like time and distance. Receive background notifications for nearby activity and customize your detection radius. View current weather conditions alongside lightning alerts.

Real-time lightning strike mapStrike details (time, distance)Background monitoring and notifications
☀️ Weather
(102)
free with in-app purchases
17
Live Lightning Map Storm Radar
Live Lightning Map Storm Radar
Live Lightning Map Storm Radar
Weather Forecasts Rain Tracker
Free

Monitor global lightning strikes in real-time with detailed map views and historical data. Track thunderstorms as they happen and identify frequent strike locations. Optimized for the latest iPhone and iPad models.

Real-time global lightning strike displayDetailed thunderstorm map viewHistory of lightning hotspots
☀️ Weather
(88)
subscription
18
Weather・Lightning Tracker Live
Weather・Lightning Tracker Live
Weather・Lightning Tracker Live
Radar-Hurricane Storm Tornado
Free

Monitor lightning and extreme weather events in real-time with advanced features like interactive maps, custom alerts, and detailed forecasts. All advanced functionality requires a paid subscription for comprehensive weather monitoring.

Live lightning trackingInteractive weather radar mapSevere weather alerts
☀️ Weather
(22)
subscription
19
Weather Now PRO – Rain Radar
Weather Now PRO – Rain Radar
Weather Now PRO – Rain Radar
Storm Tracker Live | Wind Maps
$19.99

Get accurate weather forecasts, real-time Doppler radar maps, and customizable widgets for your devices. Monitor UV Index, Air Quality, and geomagnetic storms to plan your day with confidence.

Hourly and 14-day forecastsLive Doppler radar mapsCustomizable widgets
☀️ Weather
(3.3K)
subscription
20
LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather
LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather
LEX18 Storm Tracker Weather
by E.W. Scripps Company
Free

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Plan ahead with future radar and receive severe weather alerts to stay safe. Customize your experience by saving favorite locations and receiving hourly forecasts.

250 meter high-resolution radarHigh-resolution satellite imageryFuture radar for severe weather tracking
☀️ Weather
(9.5K)
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