Thunder & Lightning

Thunder & Lightning

by Bryan Figler

7 ratings
55 reviews
Free

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Released
February 12, 2019
Updated
February 12, 2019

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Measure the distance to loud events like thunder, fireworks, or rocket launches by timing the visual and auditory cues. Adjust for temperature for greater accuracy and choose your preferred units. It also functions as a stopwatch, speed-of-sound calculator, and unit converter.

βœ“Distance measurement to sound events
βœ“Temperature adjustment for accuracy
βœ“U.S./Imperial and metric units
βœ“Stopwatch functionality
βœ“Speed-of-sound calculator
βœ“Fahrenheit/Celsius converter
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What's New in Thunder & Lightning

2.0

February 12, 2019

This app has been updated by Apple to display the AppleΒ Watch app icon. * Eight years was a nice run for T&L 1.0, but 2.0 is finally here to make the app a bit more up to date. * It still only does one thing, but now it does it with less of a retro feel. * You will need iOS 8.4 or later for this one, though. * Please be kind and give the new version some stars to welcome it into 2016!

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Useful

However, in the U.K. we use miles per hour but tend to use centigrade for temperature - would be better to have both options!!

Neat little tool

Thanks for the update!

Exceptional

This single-task app does its work exceptionally well!

A Slick Little App

Although the creators of this app call it trivial, I think it's a pretty cool little program. This would be very good for small kids who find themselves afraid of lightning. You could show them how to use the controls and soon they'd forget about being scared. This could make them feel safer at night.

The app was down for quite some time. I do like the improvements. It was basic in that primitive state, but now the improvements make it look more like a professional app. Thanks for bringing it back!
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App crash

App does't work anymore..

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App crash

Bug

App does not work anymore

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Requested Features

11 requests

Option to have both miles per hour and centigrade

Feature

Switch to a single button for lightning and thunder

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Allow typing temperature instead of slider

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Display average time and distance of records

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Use light sensor and camera for lightning detection

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Use microphone to detect thunder

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Log time, location, and estimated distance of lightning

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Pull weather data for accuracy

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Use compass to input heading of lightning

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Plot estimated location of lightning on a map

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Update for iOS 7

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FAQ

What does the Thunder & Lightning app do?

This app's primary function is to measure the distance to a sound source. It achieves this by having you press a button when you see an event (like lightning) and another when you hear it (like thunder). The app then calculates the distance based on the time difference.

How accurate is the distance measurement?

The accuracy can be improved by entering the ambient temperature, which allows for a more precise calculation of the speed of sound. The app also supports both U.S./Imperial and metric units for your preference.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a straightforward utility.

What other features does the app offer?

Beyond its main purpose, the app can function as a precise stopwatch, a calculator for the speed of sound, a converter between Fahrenheit and Celsius, and even as an odometer under specific conditions.

Who would find this app useful?

This app is useful for anyone who wants to estimate the distance to loud events such as thunderstorms, fireworks, or rocket launches. It also serves as a handy multi-tool for those who appreciate precise measurements and conversions.