Lightning Distance Calculator vs RADOM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightning Distance Calculator
This utility app estimates the distance to lightning strikes by measuring the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder. It provides calculations in both meters and feet, with adjustable temperature settings for accuracy. Geotagging with GPS data is also included.
- Lightning and thunder time measurement
- Distance calculation in meters and feet
- Adjustable atmospheric temperature
- Geotagging with 3D GPS data
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"Lightning Distance Calculator" calculates the distance between the position of lightning and Your position. Pressing the button "Lightning" when you see the lightning and “Thunder” when you hear the thunder, the application will automatically calculate the distance in meters and feet. Useful to know the distance from Your position and the storm when You are away from home, for example during a hike or a trip. Features: - Calculation of the distance from lightning / thunderstorm in meters and feet - Adjustable atmospheric temperature for the accurate calculation of the distance - Geotagging using 3D GPS data (latitude, longitude, altitude)
RADOM
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Radiation Dosimeter Monitor (hereinafter referred to as RADOM) App is an application that monitors radiation measurement values in real time by connecting to radiation detection devices developed by JS TECHWIN Co., Ltd. via Bluetooth. 1. In order for the RADOM App to work, it is necessary to connect to the radiation detection device of JS TECHWIN Co., Ltd. via Bluetooth. 2. The real-time measured radiation dose is displayed on the screen of the smartphone so that the user can check the value, and a warning notification sounds for the radiation dose whose converted value exceeds the annual radiation exposure allowance. 3. The measured radiation dose is stored in the internal memory of the smartphone where the App is installed along with the user's location information, and the measured radiation dose can be viewed by running it again at any time. 4. The stored radiation dose can be checked by year, month, day, and hour. 5. Radiation exposure for the last year can be checked separately, so it is possible to check whether an individual has exceeded the annual radiation exposure limit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RADOM at Free against Lightning Distance Calculator's $0.99. RADOM also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 96 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
RADOM is free to download; Lightning Distance Calculator costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lightning Distance Calculator ships an update every 96 months, RADOM every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightning Distance Calculator | RADOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 96 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | JS TECHWIN Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Lightning Distance Calculator
No in-app purchases
RADOM
No in-app purchases
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