Best Lightning Detector Apps

194+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

If you already know My Lightning Tracker & Alerts, this is the deeper bench. 194+ lightning detector apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of May 2026.

Top Picks for Lightning Detector

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
#6in 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
#2in 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 Lightning Detector apps to explore

4
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
5
Flash Weather AI: Future Radar
Flash Weather AI: Future Radar
Flash Weather AI: Future Radar
AI Lightning Prediction
Free

Get precise, AI-powered weather alerts for lightning, heat risk, and radar. Receive instant notifications tailored to your location, with customizable settings for safety and planning outdoor activities. Includes hourly and 7-day forecasts.

AI lightning predictionReal-time heat risk metricsCurrent and future radar maps
☀️ Weather
(88)
free
6
Mobipax MP Lightning Detector
Mobipax MP Lightning Detector
Mobipax MP Lightning Detector
Monitor and Control
Free

This app allows users to monitor the status of nearby smart city lightning detection devices. Administrators can control device settings like siren volume and operating hours, while all users can view real-time storm intensity alerts.

Monitor device statusControl siren volumeSet operating hours
☀️ Weather
(1)
free
7
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
8
My Lightning Tracker Pro
My Lightning Tracker Pro
My Lightning Tracker Pro
Live Storm Tracker & Alerts
$4.99

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.

Global lightning strike detectionReal-time storm monitoringLightning strike history
☀️ Weather
(5.9K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
WDAY StormTRACKER
WDAY StormTRACKER
WDAY StormTRACKER
by Forum Communications Company
Free

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and future tracking. Receive current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. Save favorite locations and utilize GPS for real-time awareness.

250 meter radarFuture radar trackingHigh-resolution satellite imagery
☀️ Weather
(6.9K)
free
11
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
12
Lightning Tracker My Radar Map
Lightning Tracker My Radar Map
Lightning Tracker My Radar Map
Local Weather Channel & Alert
Free

Track lightning strikes in real-time with this app. It provides accurate alerts for nearby lightning and thunderstorms, helping you stay safe outdoors. Monitor global lightning activity and receive instant weather updates.

Real-time lightning strike mapPredictive thunderstorm trackingAccurate lightning alerts
☀️ Weather
(165)
free with in-app purchases
13
Local Weather & Forecast
Local Weather & Forecast
Local Weather & Forecast
Live Radar, Daily Forecast
Free

Get real-time weather updates for your local area and around the world. Receive live alerts, minute-by-minute forecasts, and daily reports to plan your activities and trips effectively. Stay informed about current conditions like pressure, humidity, and wind speed.

Live weather conditionsGlobal weather forecastsReal-time alerts
☀️ Weather
(3.8K)
free
14
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Weather Radar & NOAA Alerts
Free

This app provides advanced weather radar and storm tracking with real-time alerts for rain, severe weather, and lightning. It offers detailed visualizations of weather patterns, future radar projections, and customizable map layers for tracking storms like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Expanded weather map layers (wind, lightning, tropical tracks)High-resolution single site radarAI Weather Assistant for real-time insights
☀️ Weather
(116K)
freemium
15
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
16
Storm!
Storm!
Storm!
Lightning Storm Distance
Free

This app estimates the distance of lightning storms using a physics-based approach. Simply tap "lightning" when you see it and "thunder" when you hear it to get an approximate distance.

Lightning strike detectionThunder sound timingDistance calculation
☀️ Weather
(37)
free
17
SKAI - NOAA Weather Radar
SKAI - NOAA Weather Radar
SKAI - NOAA Weather Radar
Tornado & Hurricane Tracker
Free

Track storms, hurricanes, and lightning with real-time radar and severe weather alerts. Plan your day with hourly forecasts, precipitation outlooks, and detailed weather maps including air quality and wildfire tracking.

Real-time weather radarSevere weather alertsHourly and 10-day forecasts
☀️ Weather
(29K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Weather Hi-Def Radar Forecast
Weather Hi-Def Radar Forecast
Weather Hi-Def Radar Forecast
SkyBuddy: My Live NOAA Channel
Free

This app provides real-time animated weather radar on an interactive map with future forecasts and detailed weather information. It offers advanced alerts for severe weather, including lightning and precipitation, and allows users to monitor air quality and wildfire activity.

Real-time animated weather radarInteractive map with layersFuture forecasts and detailed info
☀️ Weather
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
19
BlitzortungLive
BlitzortungLive
BlitzortungLive
by Marco Bauer
Free

Monitor lightning strikes in near real-time on a map. Receive push alerts for detected strikes in a customizable area. Supports multiple languages and displays historical strike data.

Live lightning strike displayHistorical strike visualizationCustomizable push alerts
☀️ Weather
(660)
ad-supported
20
Live Lightning
Live Lightning
Live Lightning
by Bertrand Kerautret
Free

Track real-time lightning strikes across Europe. View current lightning maps and save historical data. Follow lightning evolution with a minimal time delay.

Real-time lightning displayEurope area coverageSave lightning history
☀️ Weather
(10)
free

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