# Lightning Distance — See how close the storm is

> Tool to estimate lightning distance based on flash-to-thunder timing. (iPhone/iPad app by Daelin Campleman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-distance/id6443976775 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daelin Campleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441873704)
- Category: Utilities, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-distance/id6443976775/reviews.md

## What is Lightning Distance?

Lightning Distance turns the old "flash-to-bang" trick into a precise, one-tap tool. Tap when you see the flash, tap again when you hear the thunder — the app calculates how far away the storm is using the real speed of sound, with an optional temperature adjustment for even more accurate results.

See it, don't just read it: your estimated distance is drawn live on a map centered on your location, so you can watch the strike radius as you count.

FEATURES
• One-tap timing — no math, no guessing
• Live map visualization of the estimated strike radius
• Metric and imperial units, detected automatically or set manually
• Optional temperature calibration for more precise readings
• Clean, modern design built for quick glances during a storm
• No ads, no tracking, no account required

Your location is only ever used to center the map — it's never stored, transmitted, or shared.

Lightning Distance isn't a substitute for official severe weather warnings, but it's a fast, no-fuss way to get a sense of how close a storm really is — whether you're deciding when to head indoors or just curious after that last strike.

## Key features

- Lightning distance calculation
- Storm proximity estimation
- Storm movement tracking
- Simple user interface

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-distance/id6443976775/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Measurement units

*2023-09-08*

Seconding the request for kilometer/miles switch.

### 4/5 — Nice app, but mssing one thing

*2023-07-30*

I would like to see an option to choose between Imperial or Metric distances & temperatures (I’m in the US). Otherwise, this app is pretty fascinating.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. I will definitely add this, please look out for an update 🙂

## Frequently asked questions about Lightning Distance

### How does Lightning Distance work?

Lightning Distance calculates the distance to lightning by measuring the time between seeing the flash and hearing the thunder. This time interval is then used to estimate how far away the storm is.

### What devices support Lightning Distance?

Lightning Distance is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is Lightning Distance suitable for children?

Yes, Lightning Distance has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for younger users interested in weather phenomena.

### How often is Lightning Distance updated?

The app was last updated on November 1, 2022, with version 3.0 being the latest release.

### What is the user rating for Lightning Distance?

Lightning Distance has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 2 user reviews.

### Does Lightning Distance have ads?

The provided data does not specify whether Lightning Distance contains advertisements.

### Can Lightning Distance predict lightning strikes?

Lightning Distance estimates the distance to existing lightning based on thunder. It does not predict future lightning strikes.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-08-06

Lightning Distance has been rebuilt from the ground up.

• Brand new design — a full-screen live map with a cleaner, more modern look
• Metric and imperial support — distances (and temperature) now shown in the units you actually use, auto-detected or set manually in Settings
• More accurate readings — improved timing precision and a corrected radius calculation on the map
• No more ads — completely ad-free, for good

Thanks for sticking with the app — this update makes it faster, clearer, and more precise than ever.

### 3.0 — 2022-11-01

Settings screen has been added:
- More info about what the app does
- Ability to set the current temperature for a more accurate estimation
- Ability to request location if it was previously declined

### 2.0 — 2022-10-30

App now shows a map of your location with a radius of where the lightning could be around you.

### 1.0 — 2022-10-24

No release notes.

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All apps by Daelin Campleman: https://appshunter.io/developer/1441873704

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*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 2026-08-06.*