iShindo vs Blitz Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iShindo
This app measures earthquake seismic intensity using your iPhone or iPad. It offers multiple measurement scales and automatically records events, allowing for photo capture. Data can be synced across up to 10 devices via iCloud.
- Seismic intensity measurement (JMA, MMI, SI)
- Automatic earthquake event recording
- Photo capture during events
- iCloud sync across devices
- JMA Seismic Intensity Scale (0-7)
- Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (I-XII)
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iShindo measures earthquake seismic intensity using your iPhone or iPad. FEATURES • Seismic intensity measurement based on the JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency) method • Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) measurement • Spectral Intensity (SI) measurement • Automatic earthquake event recording and list view • Photo capture during earthquake events • iCloud sync across devices (up to 10) INTENSITY SCALES • JMA Seismic Intensity Scale (0–7) • Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (I–XII) TECHNOLOGY Intensity calculations comply with the JMA instrumental intensity method. SI values comply with the MLIT-specified method. Developed with patented technology from joint research with NIED (National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention). NOTE Measurements are not from JMA-certified seismometers. Values are "equivalent intensity" for reference only. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 16.0 or later • iPhone 8 / X or later, iPad with iPadOS 16
Blitz Map
This app displays real-time lightning strike information for the Asia-Pacific region using data from a volunteer-operated network. It shows historical lightning activity and allows users to set custom warnings for specific locations.
- Real-time lightning strike display
- Color-coded historical data (past 2 hours)
- Tap for time and location details
- Customizable lightning strike warnings
- Three map view options
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‘Blitz Map’ is a free application that provides real-time lightning strike information in the Asia-Pacific region. Blitzortung.org, which is used as the data source, is a global, high-precision lightning strike location network that is operated by volunteers to display lightning strike locations in real-time. Please note that the use of this application for commercial purposes is prohibited. [About this application] -The real-time lightning information is displayed. -The color-coded data in the past two hours is displayed. -You can check the time and location of lightning strike with a single tap. -When lightning strikes a location you specify, a warning pops up on the screen. -Three types of maps are available to check the location of the lightning strike. [How to use] * Lightning information -The lightning movement in the past two hours is displayed in different colors every 20 minutes. -By tapping on a lightning location, you can see the time and location. * Warning information -When lightning strikes the area you specify, a warning will be shown within a radius of 1km to 2000km. * Map Information -You can select the display from three types of maps: standard, aerial photo and hybrid. [Notes] Any commercial use of this application is strictly prohibited. We assume no responsibility for the completeness, timeliness, quality, or accuracy of the information displayed. -Provided by: Blitzortung.org -Application developed by:Shonan Insttitute of technology, Narita-LAB with the cooperation of Manabelle
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iShindo at 4.0 against Blitz Map's 1.0. iShindo also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Blitz Map's advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iShindo holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of iShindo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Blitz Map's.
iShindo ships an update every 7 months, Blitz Map every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iShindo | Blitz Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hakusan Corporation | tomomi narita |
Customer experience
iShindo
Blitz Map
In-app purchases
iShindo
No in-app purchases
Blitz Map
No in-app purchases









