# ILDN: Lightning Detection

> ILDN: Lightning Detection (iPhone/iPad app by Via Vitae Solutions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ildn-lightning-detection/id6741767093 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Via Vitae Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783095282)
- Category: Weather
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ildn-lightning-detection/id6741767093/reviews.md

## What is ILDN?

Indian Lightning Detection Network (ILDN) is the first indigenously developed experimental lightning detection system in India with a goal of academic purpose and research collaboration among interested people. The network was conceptualized in 2018 and operational from May 2022. Quality-controlled data is available starting July 2022. Designed and managed by the Centre for Lightning and Thunderstorm Studies (CeLTS) at Tripura University, a network of Very Low Frequency (VLF) general purpose receivers and signal processors are deployed and operated across India with the help of collaborating institutions.

For more information, please visit https://ildn.in.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2025-05-21

Enhanced the app’s visual polish and streamlined the user interface for a smoother experience.

### 1.0 — 2025-02-13

No release notes.

## Apps similar to ILDN

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AEWNS Remote Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aewns-remote-control/id6748741940) | — | Free | Weather |
| [Pahiro Alert](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pahiro-alert/id6446757203) | — | Free | Weather |
| [Lightning Storm Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-storm-simulator/id6762096274) | — | Free | Weather |
| [AirportWX - METAR & TAF](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airportwx-metar-and-taf/id6757111141) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Weather |
| [KCWY News 13 Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kcwy-news-13-weather/id1356230898) | 4.6 (121) | Free | Weather |
| [Lightning Tracker with Alerts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-tracker-with-alerts/id6744063454) | 3.8 (5) | Free | Weather |

## Related topics

[lightning detection](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lightning-detection)

---

*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 2026-08-15.*