Flash Boom

First off the lightning facts are fun, even if no storms are nearby. The author has taken time to update the app so it isn't a one shot deal. If all of the wiz-bang features were added that were mentioned below, the app would probably cost $1000 dollars, get real. As for simply counting seconds, first off the help says it should be 4.77 secs per mile not 5, but what's the fun in counting yourself?

This app would be really great if it used the light sensor that controls auto backlight dimming or the camera on an iPhone to detect the lightning. As well as use the microphone to listen and detect the thunder. This would be great for setting up a lightning auto detection logging ability that would log the time, location and estimated distance. It could also pull weather data off the net to determine the local temperature to increase accuracy as well as the ability to enter temp manually. You could also use the compass of the 3gs to input the heading of where the lightning was spotted. Then you could actually plot the estimated location of the lightning on a map in the app.

Just count the seconds. Donyou really need an app to do that?

A fun little gadget. It's also handy as a quick stopwatch. Worth every penny!!

A simple way to find out how far away the storm is from you.

An exceedingly simple, specialized application, but it does exactly what it says, and with far more accuracy than the usual "one thousand, two thousand..." counting method. If you're interested in meteorology or simply bored on a dark and stormy night it's worth a look.

This could save a life if you're not under cover.