Comparison

Flash Boom vs Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flash Boom

This app estimates the distance to lightning strikes by timing the interval between seeing the flash and hearing the thunder. It provides a simple, quick way to gauge your proximity to a storm and advises taking cover if you are within 5 miles.

Highlights
  • Lightning distance estimation
  • Flash and thunder timing
  • Distance in miles and kilometers
  • Safety advisory for close lightning
  • Simple tap interface
Features
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Definition: The purpose of Flash Boom is simple. It will give you an estimate of how far away lightning is. The rule of thumb says to allow about 5 seconds for each mile (3 seconds for each kilometer). In reality it is more like 4.72 seconds per mile and 2.99 seconds per kilometer. For more details, please visit http://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-the-Distance-from-Lightning Control: Tap the FLASH button when you see the lightning. The button will change to BOOM. Tap the BOOM button when you hear the thunder. Thunder will usually not travel more than 15 miles (24 kilometers). Note: If you are less than 5 miles from the lightning, please take cover. Credit: The original Flash Boom program I knew of was writen by Kim Moelgaard for the Palm OS. I adapted the concept (without access to the code) to the iPhone. Enjoy!

About

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

Track lightning strikes in real-time with this app. It provides accurate alerts for nearby lightning and thunderstorms, helping you stay safe outdoors. Monitor global lightning activity and receive instant weather updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time lightning strike map
  • Predictive thunderstorm tracking
  • Accurate lightning alerts
  • Live weather radar
  • Weather forecasts
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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Stay up-to-date on the latest lightning strike conditions with lightning map from Lightning Tracker My Radar Map App. Lightning Tracker My Radar Map app track predictive thunderstorm, provide accurate alerts when lightning is is close to you. See exactly how close lightning strikes are to you, helping you decide if you should stay indoors or go outside. Get instant alerts for lightning, thunderstorms, and local weather. Make sure that you’ll be safe if there’s lightning nearby Lightning Tracker My Radar Map offers: - Quickly access lightning maps, radar, and weather reports with just a few taps. - Stay prepared for any weather situation with accurate lightning tracking and real-time alerts. - Keep up with lightning activity, weather forecasts, and local conditions, ensuring you’re always informed and ready. This app is perfect for: Outdoor Adventures: Whether you’re camping, hiking, or trekking, stay safe with lightning strike alerts and weather updates. Outdoor Events: Plan your parties, weddings, and other events with confidence by tracking lightning and weather conditions. Marine Activities: Keep an eye on weather and lightning while boating or fishing to ensure a safe experience. Outdoor Work: Get real-time lightning and weather updates to stay safe during outdoor work or construction. Whether you’re traveling, heading out for a picnic, or just preparing for any situation, this powerful lightning tracker keeps you informed about lightning strikes, severe weather, and local conditions. With real-time alerts, weather radar, and detailed forecasts, you'll always be ready for all your plans safely and smoothly. MAIN FEATURES: >> LIGHTNING TRACKER MAP - Monitor lightning strikes worldwide with real-time updates. - See a detailed lightning map showing current strikes and their exact locations. - Use our lightning tracker to see where lightning strikes and severe weather are happening. - Check how close lightning strikes are to you with distance measurements. - Receive instant lightning alerts to know when storms are approaching your area or any preferred location. - Share lightning and weather updates with friends to keep them informed. - Get real-time weather reports and alerts tailored to your location. >> LIVE WEATHER RADA & WEATHER CHANNEL FORECAST - Stay ahead of the weather with up-to-date radar data for rain, snow, and storms. - Use live weather radar to track thunderstorms, rain, snow and other severe weather conditions. - Get accurate forecasts and track local weather conditions, severe weather warnings >> LIGHTNING & WEATHER ALERT - Customizable weather alerts and notifications. - Receive instant lightning alerts for nearby strikes, severe weather conditions - Stay informed with weather, lightning strike updates hourly, every five minutes and weather forecasts. - Access current weather conditions, thunderstorm, snow, rain reports, lightning strike alerts. - Use our app to monitor local lightning strikes, severe storm alerts. LIGHTNING TRACKER MY RADAR MAP PLANS: Weekly subscription: $5.99/Week + 3 days free trial Yearly subscription: $19.99/Year Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost depends on the selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://kainsuite.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://kainsuite.com/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Flash Boom4 screens
Lightning Tracker My Radar Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flash Boom at 60% against Lightning Tracker My Radar Map's 17%. Flash Boom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Lightning Tracker My Radar Map's advantage is ratings volume (232 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lightning Tracker My Radar Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Flash Boom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flash Boom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Tracker My Radar Map has 232 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Flash Boom's written reviews are positive against 17% of Lightning Tracker My Radar Map's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Flash Boom versus Lightning Tracker My Radar Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash BoomLightning Tracker My Radar Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (232 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1232 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdward DanleyKain Suite Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Flash Boom

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

All ratings232 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

Flash Boom

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightning Tracker My Radar Map

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Flash Boom free?
Flash Boom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightning Tracker My Radar Map free?
Lightning Tracker My Radar Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flash Boom or Lightning Tracker My Radar Map?
Flash Boom is rated higher. Flash Boom averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lightning Tracker My Radar Map averages 4.4 from 232 ratings.
Do Flash Boom or Lightning Tracker My Radar Map have ads?
Lightning Tracker My Radar Map shows ads; Flash Boom does not.

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