Simple, button-driven workflow with multiple input methods
Ad-free user experience
Free to use on compatible devices
Lacks modern weather features like live data, alerts, or map integration
Geared toward older Android versions; may have limited optimization on newer devices
About Lightning
Lightning was a weather app developed by Mark Anacker. It was removed from Google Play Dec 3, 2021 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
Lightning had been downloaded 71 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Lightning was rated 3.95 out of 5 stars, based on 380 ratings.
App Information
Lightning was free to download. The APK download size was 121.62 kB. The last available version was 1.11. The last update was on September 2, 2011.
Technical Requirements
Lightning required Android 1.5+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play since before 2010.
Description
The original Android Lightning distance calculator. Press the top button when you see the flash, press the bottom one when you hear the thunder. The distance is shown in Miles and KM, up to 20 Miles. If you like, you can also start and stop the timer with the Camera button, trackball, or D-Pad.
Fun and educational, it's also useful for outdoor activities where lightning may be a hazard (handy for lifeguards, referees, playground helpers, etc.).
Not recommended for artillery spotting...
Suggestions welcome - please email me.
This App will never contain annoying ads - ever!
**** SECURITY NOTICE ****
Lightning uses the following permissions ONLY:
Storage Modify/delete SD card contents. Not that it really *does* anything with the SD card...
System tools Prevent phone from sleeping
Phone calls Read phone state and identity
The last one is a result of building for Android 1.6 compatibility - Lightning does *NOT* actually access the phone information in any way.
Recent changes: Chinese (zh) localization courtesy of Ndoo.net
New feature: The History page shows the elapsed time between now and the last entry (up to 99 hours). This is a convenient way to tell how long it's been since the storm has past. This was a user-request - keep them coming!
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★★★★★
Simple and effective! Thanks! Shows distance while waiting for thunder to strike. Fun to use and a great safety tool.
★★★★★
Simple to use to measure distance to lightning. Gives both miles and km's.
Tap for flash, tap again when you hear thunder.
★★★★★
Let's get the "right foot in front of the left. What is this guy talking about? Either you pay for or He already paid for His. 1- you pay for man made fireworks display, His is free and specialized in His own way.2- fireworks streak into the evening sky,His "streak lightning from cloud to sky and back again. 3- Areal display, the boom and the aftermath, sheet lightning within the clouds, His created path. You choose the way you prefer, I'll choose His own with nothing to deter. His is always free.
★★★★★
Simple & Works Nice small simple app that does a great job & no ads or data used to drain the battery. Wish these apps could also dim the screen as an option to save more power as some storms can be quite long for use with a not fully charged phone. I like this app best.
★★☆☆☆
corrupts Android Audio drivers!!!!! system audio crashes I installed it and used it for a short while and for some reason just after i installed it my audio died on me no speak no headphones and if you go into sound options the program crashes and say not responding and has stopped working click wait or close... now i am forced to reset my phone to factory reset and still no luck sound is stuffed totally i am re installing Android now.. not recommended..
★★☆☆☆
This app is for morons. Use the weather channel radar and stop being an idiot. Oh, and you can only actually hear thunder up to 10 miles. Mark sux.
★★☆☆☆
All wrong. It told me the lightning was right outsite when I know it was at least 12 km away. Its like if you can hear something then panic
★★☆☆☆
Doesnt work one bit. Only a moron will get this. (Im not a moron, though)
Technologies used by Lightning
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Frequently asked questions about Lightning
Is Lightning free?
Yes. Lightning is free to download from Google Play.
Is Lightning still available?
No. Lightning was removed from Google Play. We last saw it there Dec 3, 2021.
Does Lightning contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists Lightning as containing ads.
What Android version does Lightning require?
Lightning runs on Android 1.5 and higher.
How large is the Lightning APK?
The Lightning APK is 121.62 kB.
Is Lightning suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Lightning as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Lightning been downloaded?
Google Play lists 50,000+ downloads for Lightning.
How do people rate Lightning?
Lightning scores 3.95 out of 5 stars, from 384 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Lightning?
Lightning was developed by Mark Anacker. It is listed in the weather category on Google Play.
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