# Storm Distance Tracker — How far the storm is? > Calculate storm distance using lightning and thunder time difference. (iPhone/iPad app by DOUBLE U s.r.o..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-distance-tracker/id1123064491 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) - Category: Weather, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.70/5 from 101 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 31 MB - Languages: German (Germany), Czech, Slovak, American English - Released: 2016-07-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-distance-tracker/id1123064491/reviews.md ## What is Storm Distance Tracker? Calculate the distance of lightning and find out how far away the storm is. This app calculates distance using the difference between the speed of light and sound. Tap a button when you see the lightning and then again when you hear the thunder and the app will tell you how far away it is using a time difference between the two. ## Key features - Calculate storm distance - Uses lightning and thunder timing - Calculates based on speed of light and sound - Simple tap interface ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-distance-tracker/id1123064491/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Weather *2026-02-26* Me and my fellow ballerina’s love it ### 1/5 — Permanent überbordende Werbung *2024-05-01* Der Button für evtl. app in Käufe, z.B. für Werbefreiheit oder Sonstiges ist nicht auffindbar ### 5/5 — Моё *2023-10-05* Отличие ### 1/5 — Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh *2022-01-25* I have no idea how this works or what it does needs something to help you. ### 1/5 — Bit confusing *2020-08-13* Just run through the km , like a clock? Does not gives you the right information, unlike the other app, which is so much clearer. ### 1/5 — Confusing *2020-06-01* What is it about ? Mm ### 1/5 — Worst app ever *2020-05-01* It doesn’t work ### 3/5 — Lightning *2020-04-21* Waste of time ### 3/5 — Well let’s see here I don’t like it. A little *2020-02-08* Well it says, When you see lighting just tap again. I tried it before it’s horrible. When I pressed the button when there was lighting, I think i presses it and when the thunder roared, it never caught it and how does it know where lighting strikes??? Idk maybe a detector all over my state?! I haha don’t know. Can u fix it? ### 1/5 — Dumb. Full of Ads. *2019-10-19* If you can count you don’t need this. ## Frequently asked questions about Storm Distance Tracker ### How does Storm Distance Tracker calculate storm distance? Storm Distance Tracker calculates storm distance by measuring the time difference between when you see lightning and when you hear thunder. It then uses the known speeds of light and sound to estimate how far away the storm is. ### What devices is Storm Distance Tracker available on? Storm Distance Tracker is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for Storm Distance Tracker? Storm Distance Tracker has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and families. ### How often is Storm Distance Tracker updated? The latest version, 1.8, was released on January 23, 2026. The app was originally released on July 29, 2016, indicating it receives periodic updates. ### What is the user rating for Storm Distance Tracker? Storm Distance Tracker has a rating of 3.6 stars based on 100 ratings. ### Is Storm Distance Tracker free to use? Yes, Storm Distance Tracker is free to download and use. It also includes in-app purchases. ### Does Storm Distance Tracker have ads? Yes, Storm Distance Tracker displays advertisements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8 — 2026-01-23 • improvements and bug fixes If there is a problem, please let us know via the app menu. If you like the app, please leave a positive review. Thank you for all the feedback, reviews, and support. ### 1.7 — 2020-04-15 • option to get distance from the time you counted on your own • improvements and bug fixes If there is a problem, please let us know via the app menu. If you like the app, please leave a positive review. Thank you for all the feedback, reviews and support. ### 1.6 — 2019-03-13 • improvements and bug fixes Thank you for all your feedback, reviews and support! If something does not work, please let us know via the menu within the app. If you will love this update, please take a few seconds to leave a nice review. ### 1.5 — 2018-08-22 • general improvements and bug fixes Thank you for all your feedback, reviews and support! If something does not work, please let us know via the menu within the app. ### 1.4 — 2018-05-04 • ability to add location to your measurements (enable via menu) • general improvements and bug fixes Thank you for all your feedback, reviews and support! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*