# Burzowo.info - lightning map > Real-time lightning map, storm forecasts, and animated weather/rain maps with push notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Jakub Furman.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burzowoinfo-lightning-map/id989209094 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jakub Furman](https://appshunter.io/developer/989209093) - Category: Weather, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 8 MB - Languages: American English, Polish - Released: 2015-05-23 - Data updated: 2026-07-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burzowoinfo-lightning-map/id989209094/reviews.md ## What is Burzowo.info? Burzowo is an application that displays data from the service https://burzowo.info (blitzortung.org), the forecast storm (estofex.org) as well as animated weather maps (windy.com) and also animated rain maps (rainviewer.com). A key application functionality are push notification to alert the user before the lightning - within a radius of 20 km from the current location. Burzowo uses location services in two possible configurations: a) Only when you use - then push notifications are sent for position in which the user was opened recently application b) Always - the application creates Geofencing around the user on a fairly large radius and update the location for push notifications regularly, without opening the application We also use the "Move and Efficiency" permission to turn off location tracking when the device is not moving (for battery saving). However, you can bypass this permission. Application contain small ad on general screen, let's see why: https://burzowo.info/dlaczego-reklamy ## Key features - Real-time lightning map - Storm forecast data - Animated weather maps - Animated rain maps - Push notifications for lightning alerts - Customizable location services ## Recent user reviews (10 of 70) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burzowoinfo-lightning-map/id989209094/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Źle pokazuje *2025-07-21, version 3.0.4* Jeszcze dwa miesiące temu pokazywali pogodę dobrze, na dzień dzisiejszy pokazuje samą nie prawdę a w szczególności co chodzi o opady deszczu ### 2/5 — Nie działa stabilnie *2024-12-08, version 3.0.4* Od jakiegoś czasu nie wyświetla zachmurzenia i opadów, przez co straciła na przydatności. ### 1/5 — Dramat *2024-07-02, version 3.0.4* Najgorsza aplikacja jaką jest nie polecam ### 5/5 — Ok *2024-06-25, version 3.0.4* Wszystko działa bardzo dobrze, zero problemów z aplikacją. Brakuje mi tylko powiadomień o burzy w okolicy :) ### 5/5 — Fajnie *2024-06-24, version 3.0.4* Fajnie że wróciliście ### 5/5 — Super *2024-05-21, version 3.0.4* Najlepsza aplikacja jaka moze byc.. nie bylo jej ale super ze jest i niech tak zostanie😉 ### 5/5 — Świetna aplikacja *2024-05-17, version 3.0.4* Swietna aplikacja . Zawsze wszystko się zgadza. Bardzo ważne informacje . Działa bez problemu na iPhone . Brava 👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Najlepsza apka *2024-05-17, version 3.0.4* Moja ulubiona apka do monitora burz. Czytelna i przejrzysta. Niech już więcej nie znika ze sklepu :D ### 5/5 — Super apka *2024-05-17, version 3.0.4* Brakowało tej aplikacji na apple. Witam ponownie. ### 5/5 — Najlepsza aplikacja burzowa *2024-05-17, version 3.0.4* Najlepsza aplikacja burzowa, cieszę się, że w końcu wróciła na IOS. Polecam serdecznie ## Frequently asked questions about Burzowo.info ### What does the Burzowo.info app do? The app displays real-time lightning strike data from blitzortung.org, storm forecasts from estofex.org, and animated weather maps from windy.com and rainviewer.com. A key feature is its push notification system to alert users of lightning within a 20 km radius of their location. ### How does the lightning alert system work? The app uses location services to monitor your position. You can configure it to send notifications only when the app is open, or to always monitor your location and send alerts even when the app is closed by creating a geofence around you. ### Is the app free to use? The application contains a small ad on the general screen. Further details about the presence of ads can be found at the provided link. The app also mentions utilizing location services and offers options for battery efficiency. ### What devices is Burzowo.info compatible with? The description does not explicitly state device compatibility. However, it mentions using location services and 'Move and Efficiency' permissions, suggesting it is designed for mobile devices that support these features, likely Android and iOS. ### What are the main benefits of using this app? The primary benefit is enhanced safety during storms. By providing real-time lightning data, storm forecasts, and timely push notifications, the app helps users avoid dangerous weather conditions and plan accordingly. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.4 — 2020-07-30 Burzowo 3.0.4: - adding a refresh of the current position when returning to the application from the minimized state - removal of pop-up messages asking for localization permission when this has been already granted Burzowo 3.0: - a completely rewritten application that supports the latest devices - total user interface redesign - adding animated live thunderstorm data preview (delay up to several seconds) ### 3.0.3 — 2020-07-18 Burzowo 3.0.3: - interface fix when the ad does not load (adding the necessary space at the bottom of the screen on newer devices) Burzowo 3.0: - a completely rewritten application that supports the latest devices - total user interface redesign - adding animated live thunderstorm data preview (delay up to several seconds) ### 3.0.2 — 2020-07-11 Burzowo 3.0.2: - fix regarding the operation of push notifications - restoring default banners for push notifications - cleaning the badge on the icon when you open the application after receiving a notification - adding our own notification sound (lightning sound) Burzowo 3.0: - a completely rewritten application that supports the latest devices - total user interface redesign - adding animated live thunderstorm data preview (delay up to several seconds) ### 3.0.1 — 2020-07-10 Burzowo 3.0.1: - performance improvements when zooming the map - removal of intrusive request for geolocation (remember that the app without this permission does not support storm notifications!) - improved recognition of the Polish language - removal of application reloading after minimizing Burzowo 3.0: - a completely rewritten application that supports the latest devices - total user interface redesign - adding animated live thunderstorm data preview (delay up to several seconds) ### 3.0.0 — 2020-07-02 Burzowo 3.0: - a completely rewritten application that supports the latest devices - total user interface redesign - adding animated live thunderstorm data preview (delay up to several seconds) ## Apps similar to Burzowo.info | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pogoda Interia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pogoda-interia/id1621374101) | 3.1 (9) | Free | Weather | | [Ветровой радар - Анемометр](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1524430567) | 4.6 (117) | Free | Weather | | [Moon Phase Calendar & Compass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-and-compass/id1438873880) | 4.6 (93) | Free | Weather | | [Airly](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airly/id1283400152) | 4.7 (414) | Free | Weather | | [BlitzortungLive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blitzortunglive/id933558423) | 4.5 (660) | Free | Weather | | [Monitor Burz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-burz/id1623062475) | 4.9 (36) | Free | Weather | ## Related topics [my lightning tracker pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/my-lightning-tracker-pro) · [blitzortunglive](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/blitzortunglive) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-29.*