Thunderly

Thunderly

Lightning in real time

2.6K ratings
117 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 5, 2018
  • September 19, 2018

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Visualize real-time lightning strikes globally on an interactive map. Explore weather data like clouds and precipitation, and measure distances to storms. You can even simulate lightning flashes with your camera.

Real-time global lightning map
Accurate day/night cycle
Real-time clouds and precipitation layers
Lightning history layer (last hour)
Zoomable map detail
Storm distance measurement
Simulated lightning flashes
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What users say

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What's New in Thunderly

1.8

September 19, 2018

- minor bug fixes

User reviews

Hopeful

Broken for years.
Hoping the dev will pick this app back up one day and fix it.

Can not get it to work properly

“After iOS update, app restores outdated lightning data even after full delete/reinstall. No way to reset.”

Great App

This used to be my favorite weather app, especially for tracking storms. Sadly, I opened the app today because we have some really good storms in the area, only to see that it’s completely silent. I can see some weather clouds, but no thunder. No lightning. No haptics. Nothing. I checked the App Store and realized it’s been 6 years since the last update from the dev. It made me incredibly sad. I only wish this app would magically spring back to life. Definitely worth considering a subscription or something to breathe some life back into this app!
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Is it still working?

Been using this app for years. Tried it today but seems it’s not detecting anything. Wonder if it’s still being updated and working.

Takes over sound system

There is no need on Earth for this app to stop my podcast or music so it can make annoying noises at me.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes on launch

Bug

Globe not rendering properly

Bug

Lightning data not updating in real-time

Bug

Incorrect lightning strike detection

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to track past lightning strikes

Feature

Implement distance/location-based alerts

Feature

Include weather data and radar

Feature

Add support for landscape mode and iPad

Feature

Provide more customization options

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app provides a photorealistic globe displaying real-time lightning strikes from around the world. It also includes accurate day and night cycles, real-time cloud and precipitation data, and a historical layer for lightning activity over the past hour.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a real-time global lightning map, zoomable map detail for higher resolution, a start-stop feature to measure distances from nearby storms, the ability to simulate lightning flashes using your camera's flash, and a switch for real-time aurora viewing.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, this application is free to use. There are no mentions of subscriptions, in-app purchases, or advertisements, indicating a completely free experience.

What kind of weather information can I see?

You can see real-time lightning strikes globally. Additionally, the app displays accurate day and night cycles, real-time cloud cover, and precipitation data. It also offers a historical layer showing lightning activity from the past hour.

Can I measure how far away a storm is?

Yes, you can measure the distance from nearby storms. If you zoom in closely to your location on the map, you can utilize the start-stop feature to accurately gauge your distance from an approaching storm.