# Thunderstorm Pro

> Lightning detection and tracking app using time, direction, and map visualization. (iPhone/iPad app by Bjoern Bartels.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-pro/id389321935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bjoern Bartels](https://appshunter.io/developer/387843126)
- Category: Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 119 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2010-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-pro/id389321935/reviews.md

## What is Thunderstorm Pro?

Thunderstorm Pro allows you to determine the position of lightnings during a thunderstorm. This is done by measuring the time between lightning and thunder, as well as considering the direction in which the lightning was seen.
The spots are shown on a map. The moving direction of the thunderstorm can be obtained by different colors of the spots based on time.

## Key features

- Lightning detection
- Time between lightning and thunder measurement
- Directional lightning tracking
- Map visualization of strikes
- Thunderstorm movement tracking
- Color-coded strike indicators

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderstorm-pro/id389321935/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Tiny map on my iPad Pro!

*2023-06-24*

No lightning anywhere in the world, apparently. A hopeless attempt at an app.

### 1/5 — Needs more features

*2010-09-09*

Needs ability to determine local air temperature by using GPS location and weather data from Internet, as well as manual temperature input. 

Needs ability to use internal compass to increase accuracy of lighting strike location by aiming the iPhone in the direction of the viewed lightning strike. Instead of just distance circle on map. 

Needs ability to log multiple strikes and their estimated locations and view all or selected strikes on the map at the same time. 

Needs ability to share collected data & map image via email or facebook.

Needs ability to show distance in feet, yards, & miles.

## Frequently asked questions about Thunderstorm Pro

### What is Thunderstorm Pro's primary function?

Thunderstorm Pro's primary function is to help users determine the position of lightning strikes during thunderstorms. It achieves this by measuring the time between lightning and thunder and factoring in the direction the lightning was seen.

### How does Thunderstorm Pro display lightning information?

Lightning strike locations are displayed on a map within Thunderstorm Pro. The app uses different colors for the spots to indicate the movement direction of the thunderstorm over time.

### What devices is Thunderstorm Pro available on?

Thunderstorm Pro is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### When was Thunderstorm Pro last updated?

Thunderstorm Pro was last updated on May 26, 2022, with its latest version being 2.0.4. The app was originally released on August 30, 2010.

### What is the user rating for Thunderstorm Pro?

Thunderstorm Pro has a high user rating of 4.6 stars based on 119 ratings, indicating positive user sentiment.

### Does Thunderstorm Pro have ads?

No, Thunderstorm Pro does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any in-app purchases or ads.

### How accurate is Thunderstorm Pro's lightning detection?

While the description doesn't provide specific accuracy metrics, the app relies on user input of time between lightning and thunder, and visual direction to estimate lightning positions.

### Can Thunderstorm Pro predict future lightning strikes?

Thunderstorm Pro displays the current and past positions of lightning strikes and their movement. It does not explicitly offer predictive capabilities for future strikes beyond extrapolating current movement.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.4 — 2022-05-26

Performance optimizations.

### 2.0.3 — 2020-08-12

This update contains minor bugfixes.

### 2.0.2 — 2018-05-25

- minor fixes

### 2.0.1 — 2016-04-01

2.0.1
- bug fix (double lightning entries)

2.0
- new Design
- lightnings are now spotted more precisely

### 2.0 — 2016-03-22

- new Design
- lightnings are now spotted more precisely

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