Comparison

iShindo vs Blitz Map

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

iShindo4 screens
Blitz Map3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iShindo versus Blitz Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriShindoBlitz Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakusan Corporationtomomi narita

Customer experience

iShindo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.7%

Blitz Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

iShindo

No in-app purchases

None

Blitz Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iShindo free?
iShindo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blitz Map free?
Blitz Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iShindo or Blitz Map?
iShindo is rated higher. iShindo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Blitz Map averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iShindo or Blitz Map have ads?
Neither iShindo nor Blitz Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iShindo or Blitz Map?
iShindo ships an update every 7 months, and Blitz Map every 8 months. Most recently, iShindo was updated on October 17, 2026 and Blitz Map on October 16, 2026.

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