Best Lightning Strike Apps

155+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free lightning strike apps? 18 of our 155+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Lightning Strike

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
#7in 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
Lightning Tracker#2

Lightning Tracker by Elecont LLC

Real Time Lightning Map
Strong Contender
☀️ 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
Lightning Tracker & Radar#3

Lightning Tracker & Radar by Going Merry LLC

Track Nearby Lightning Strikes
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7(102 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

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WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
Live Local Radar, Storm Alerts
Free

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.

Real-Time Pinpoint ForecastsEnhanced Interactive MapSevere Weather Alerts
☀️ Weather
(2.2M)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
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
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
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
Lightning Tracker with Alerts
Lightning Tracker with Alerts
Lightning Tracker with Alerts
Track Lightning near by you
Free

This app provides real-time lightning detection and storm tracking with an interactive map. Receive instant notifications for approaching storms and view detailed insights like intensity, direction, and distance. Customize map views and save favorite locations for quick access to critical weather data.

Real-time lightning strike notificationsStorm tracking with accurate dataInteractive map with custom views
☀️ Weather
(2)
free with in-app purchases
13
Flash Boom
Flash Boom
Flash Boom
by Edward Danley
Free

This app estimates the distance to lightning strikes by timing the interval between seeing the flash and hearing the thunder. It provides a simple, quick way to gauge your proximity to a storm and advises taking cover if you are within 5 miles.

Lightning distance estimationFlash and thunder timingDistance in miles and kilometers
☀️ Weather
(1)
free
14
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
15
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
16
StrikeNet
StrikeNet
StrikeNet
by Praxis Software Inc.
Free

This app provides real-time weather data, including temperature, wind, and rainfall, alongside advanced lightning detection up to 30 miles. Access detailed historical and current weather information through an intuitive interface.

Real-time weather station dataLightning detection up to 30 milesRainfall, temperature, and wind data
☀️ Weather
(9)
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
Lightning Camera: ThunderCatch
Lightning Camera: ThunderCatch
Lightning Camera: ThunderCatch
Lightning Photo Auto Capture
Free

This app automatically captures photos of lightning strikes as they happen. Simply open the application and let it detect and photograph lightning for you. It's designed for easy use by anyone interested in weather phenomena.

Auto lightning detectionAutomatic photo captureEasy to use interface
📷 Photo & Video
(14)
free with in-app purchases
19
iLightningCam 2
iLightningCam 2
iLightningCam 2
Lightning Strike Photography
$1.99

Capture stunning lightning strike photos in real-time with your iPhone or iPad. This app automatically detects and photographs lightning, offering both fully automatic and manual ISO controls for expert users. Enjoy high-resolution images without interpolation.

Real-time lightning detectionFull AUTO modeManual ISO adjustment
📷 Photo & Video
(86)
paid
20
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

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