Best Thunderstorm Tracker Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good thunderstorm tracker apps. We benchmark 247+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Thunderstorm Tracker Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1My Lightning Tracker & AlertsMy Lightning Tracker & AlertsFree4.8★ (67K)YesNoNov 2026
2My Lightning Tracker ProMy Lightning Tracker Pro$4.994.8★ (6.1K)NoYesNov 2026
3Lightning Tracker‎Lightning Tracker‎Free4.4★ (177)YesYesOct 2026
4Storm Radar: Weather TrackerStorm Radar: Weather TrackerFree4.5★ (136K)YesYesNov 2026
5Weather Radar - NOAA ChannelWeather Radar - NOAA ChannelFree4.6★ (252K)YesYesNov 2026
6Storm Distance TrackerStorm Distance TrackerFree3.7★ (101)YesYesNov 2026
7Storm Tracker°Storm Tracker°Free4.6★ (82K)YesYesNov 2026
8Lightning Tracker & Radar AppLightning Tracker & Radar AppFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Thunderstorm Tracker

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts#1

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts by JRustonApps B.V.

Live Lightning Map & Tracker
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(67K ratings)
FreeAds
#20in Weather
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate lightning tracking
  • 🚀 Real-time notifications
  • 💡 Customizable alert radius
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for outdoor activities and safety
  • 👍 Useful for weather photography
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Delayed or missed notifications
  • 🐛 Radar feature issues (static, missing tiles)
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Potential security concerns
  • 💰 Intrusive full-screen ads in free version
My Lightning Tracker Pro#2

My Lightning Tracker Pro by JRustonApps B.V.

Live Storm Tracker & Alerts
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(6.1K ratings)
$4.99In-App Purchases
#7in Weather
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Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time with detailed maps and live storm tracking. Receive timely alerts for nearby storms and view historical lightning activity. Share strike information with friends and track weather radar for approaching conditions.

What We Love

  • ⚡ Accurate lightning tracking
  • 📍 Pinpoints lightning strike locations
  • 🔔 Helpful notifications
  • 🌧️ Useful radar overlay
  • 🔍 Detailed information on strikes
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎨 Customizable settings
  • 🔋 Reliable performance

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Delayed notifications
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate mapping of strikes
  • 🔍 Difficulty adjusting detection radius
  • 💤 Slow radar updates
  • 🔴 Persistent issues with free version
Lightning Tracker‎#3

Lightning Tracker‎ by Going Merry LLC

My Live Thunder & Storm Map
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.4(177 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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FAQ about Thunderstorm Tracker

What are the best thunderstorm tracker apps for iPhone?
My Lightning Tracker & Alerts tops our thunderstorm tracker apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 67K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top thunderstorm tracker apps we rank are free to download, including My Lightning Tracker & Alerts and Lightning Tracker‎.
My Lightning Tracker & Alerts shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ thunderstorm tracker apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.