# Lightning

> Live lightning strike map and local strike notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Maddisys Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning/id523498241 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maddisys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/399854564)
- Category: Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 1 MB
- Languages: Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew and 16 more
- Released: 2012-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning/id523498241/reviews.md

## What is Lightning?

This App provides a live lightning strike map. Also send notifications of local strikes.

Lighting is the most fascinating aspect of the weather.  Nothing can beat watching a storm or hearing a loud crack of thunder, waiting for it to come closer.

There are 16 million lightning storms each year. The discharge of atmospheric electricity can reach temperatures approaching 30,000 degrees C and travels at 140,000 mph. No wonder they are fascinating to watch!

Map locations supported US / Europe / Oceania / Japan. However data coverage mainly in Europe and US.

Data with permission from www.blitzortung.org

Please don't do anything stupid with this app or the data, Maddisys Ltd will accept no liability if you do.

## Key features

- Live lightning strike map
- Local strike notifications
- Storm fascination
- Data from blitzortung.org
- US/Europe/Oceania/Japan coverage

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning/id523498241/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No longer working :(

*2017-05-14*

I used to love this app on my iPhone 3GS, now with my newer phone the iPhone 6 Plus I found that it no longer works :( I am on iOS 10.3.1

### 5/5 — Exceptional

*2015-07-22*

Live lightning for no charge. Enough said. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Handy

*2013-08-15*

It would be better if it saved my default location. Refreshing more often would be safer. 
You can also find any good local webpage and save it to your home page

### 3/5 — Good to have.

*2013-08-02*

I use Lightning to check for storms before I get on the air.
I am a Ham Radio Operator.

### 1/5 — Waste of time and space.

*2013-05-07*

Do not use.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work in Japan.

*2012-08-17*

Poor quality map. It doesn't show lightning strikes ever. Even after 24 hours of thunderstorms. The only way this app will see 5 stars is if it gets 5 reviews.

### 1/5 — Not enough detail

*2012-05-27*

Poor detail, both visually and specifics about storms.  Can't click on a specific storm.  Doesn't zoom in very well.  No town on the maps.  Does not show lightning that is currently right overhead.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work for USA

*2012-05-06*

Europe works though. Needs a fix.

## Frequently asked questions about Lightning

### What is Lightning?

Lightning is a weather app that provides a live map of lightning strikes and sends notifications for local strikes. It aims to let users explore the fascinating aspect of weather phenomena with real-time data.

### What is the rating for Lightning?

Lightning has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 3 user ratings.

### What is the age rating for Lightning?

Lightning has an age rating of 4+.

### What platforms does Lightning support?

The provided data indicates Lightning supports map locations in the US, Europe, Oceania, and Japan, with data coverage mainly in Europe and the US. Specific device compatibility is not detailed.

### When was Lightning last updated?

Lightning was last updated on August 25, 2014, with version 1.8.4.

### Does Lightning have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Lightning contains advertisements.

### Where does Lightning get its data?

Lightning gets its data with permission from www.blitzortung.org, a source for lightning strike information.

### What is the price of Lightning?

Lightning is available for free.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.8.4 — 2014-08-25

Unlimited refresh of data in free version

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