BlitzortungLive

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.

Like the features that come with the app like text alerts within a user-defined range from a point you define. Works well for going to the pool or baseball games. It could have more features, but it does what it says it should do. In the mountains, this app doesn't work as well likely due to blockage from the mountains to the detectors. Otherwise, quite pleased.

The “Blitz” is a daily ritual for me, especially if any heavy weather is at least close. In southern US weather, and especially storm patterns, it has all changed drastically over the years. Can’t prove it, but I believe the Jet Stream has in some way elevated itself above and over more northern areas. Not a tremendous amount , but enough to make big changes in some locations. Any information on storm travel and intensity is always required and the “Blitz” does a great job with lightning data. Highly recommended!

I use Blitzortung for assessing lightning / storm locations and activities in connection with flight planning. The information available through it is almost always as good or better than similar information through subscription services, is as or more up to date, and has much better geographical coverage, including close up. The developer and his group are to be commended and thanked for providing this app and this service, and continuing to improve them.

I have been using this app to track the occasional lightning we get in SoCal but also when we are on the road. The data flow from the detection network to the app is pretty impressively fast. The app is pretty basic but very usable and fast without having to dig through options to get to the display