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Blitzortung Lightning Monitor

Weather • WuAn • ⭐ 3.46 • 1,000,000+

Have a quick overview of the current thunderstorm situation whenever you want.

Version 2.2.3 3.5 MB

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Permissions Explained 13 permissions requested View details

This app requests 13 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Request Ignore Battery Optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Background Location android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service Data Sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Org Blitzortung Android App Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission org.blitzortung.android.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Blitzortung Lightning Monitor

Have a quick overview of the current thunderstorm situation whenever you want.

What Blitzortung Lightning Monitor Is Used For

Blitzortung Lightning Monitor appears to be a weather app focused on showing the current thunderstorm and lightning situation. Based on the title and category, people would commonly use it to get a quick overview of lightning activity around their location or another area they are monitoring. The short description also suggests it is meant for checking conditions on demand rather than for long-form weather planning.

The permissions give some extra context about how the app may work. Location access suggests it can display nearby lightning information relative to the user’s position, while background location, boot completion, notifications, vibration, and wake lock permissions imply it may support ongoing alerts or continuous monitoring. That makes it potentially useful for people who want storm awareness during outdoor activities, commuting, travel, or general weather tracking on a phone.

Common uses

Check current lightning activity in or near a chosen area
Monitor thunderstorms while traveling or commuting
Use location-based weather awareness for outdoor planning
Receive alerts or notifications when conditions change
Keep background monitoring running on a phone
Quickly view storm activity without opening a full weather app

Best for:

storm tracking weather monitoring location-based alerts outdoor planning phone app

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App Details

Package:
org.blitzortung.android.app

Category:
Weather

Developer:
WuAn

Version:
2.2.3

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Package name: org.blitzortung.android.app

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