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Last verified 31 Jul 2026

4.5 664 ratings · App Store

1. 5/5A valuable app

   An amazing valued app for us up here on the Great Lakes where we get some of the most wicked lightning strikes and storms, are almost always amplified by "lake affect ". This app keeps me in the know and way ahead when a storm is on its way the closer the strikes, the closer to my location. I'm alerted and prepared. I use every day I can watch lightning all around the world. Thank you developers for your hard work, it makes a difference in our lives.

   Travelur · 31 Jul 2026

2. 4/5Sound data, app could use some work

   The data in this app is pretty good, though users should be aware that as this data is provided by a grassroots network, it does not cover all areas. I watched lightning strike a mountain in east Idaho and had it on the map before the thunder got here (and minutes before RadarScope). As far as the app itself goes, it is certainly functional, but could use some work. Thus far I have not been notified for a lightning strike within my set range, and when you zoom in and out the map struggles to load older lightning strikes. It would be nice to be able to center on my location, or to be able to set the alert to always be at my location. It would also be cool if this app used the same map as is available on their website, instead of using Apple Maps. All in all, definitely worth it, but if you want dependable functionality probably just use the website. I look forward to seeing updates that improve this app.

   Mark Ingalls · 31 Jul 2026

3. 3/5Couple suggestions

   Great concept of a an app and works well when connected to a cellular network. For some reason though my app will not display lightening strikes when it is connected to WiFi. Also the alert system does not work either. I have it set up to deliver alerts when lightening is 50 mi away but it never send the alerts. This could be another issue with WiFi connection as well. If that problem was fixed I would give 5 stars.

   Rock N Ice · 31 Jul 2026

4. 4/5Great tool!

   We live in the Midwest, where thunderstorms are common for a few months every year. This app helps me see which way the lightning-producing storm cells are moving and how soon we need to take cover. I rely on it. Minor requests: Allow users to toggle the size of the strikes. They are fine when zoomed out, but are difficult to see when zoomed in on a smaller area. Also, I need to switch off notifications in order to see strike locations within the highlighted area. Maybe indicate the perimeter only with a bolder line and delete the area shading. That you for developing this app.

   mprMN · 31 Jul 2026

5. 5/5Works great for Italy and USA

   First note — I travel between Italy (Rome area) and the USA California and now Tennessee. I keep tabs on my home in the US when I’m gone, to assess and warn family. I have been using this app at least 5 years. It works GREAT for all of my uses. I read some other reviews about WiFi issues, or location issues. ALL WORKS FOR ME!! Yes, I’m shouting in that way because I think this app is stupendous. In Italy we’ve had bad storms run thru, and lightning issues. This app helped me see that pattern as it was happening, so my guy and I knew and could prepare. Additionally it gives me a sense of calm to see it when there’s a big storm going through where my elderly parents live. It’s the best app I’ve found, for free, vs others for free. In fact, when I looked at sources for others, it was THIS APP. Haha, that was a winner for me.

   GrrrlyGrrl · 31 Jul 2026

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