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iLightningCam AI

iLightningCam AI

Lightning Strike Photography

97 ratings
126 reviews
📷 Photo & Video
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$3.99
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Released
July 17, 2015
Updated
November 4, 2026

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Developer

Florian Stiassny
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This app automatically captures lightning strikes without manual shutter presses. It uses AI for enhanced detection and image processing, offering various modes for different storm conditions. An optional studio add-on allows for advanced editing and combining strike phases.

✓Automatic lightning strike capture
✓AI-powered detection and processing
✓Multiple storm modes
✓Real-time image analysis
✓Advanced editing tools (in-app purchase)
✓Combine strike phases
✓Time-lapse creation
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What users say about iLightningCam AI

Reviews of iLightningCam AI are mixed: the Photo & Video app is rated 3.9/5 from 97 App Store ratings. What users like most: captures amazing lightning, works automatically. Top complaints: blurry photos on newer iPhones, white/gray bars on photos. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 📸Captures amazing lightning
  • 🚀Works automatically
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🤩Creates stunning photos
  • 💰Worth the price
  • 💯Reliable for lightning shots
  • ✨Produces high-quality images
  • ⏱️Fast capture speed
  • 📱Compatible with newer iPhones
  • 💡Innovative for its purpose

Negative things

  • 🐛Blurry photos on newer iPhones
  • 🐛White/gray bars on photos
  • 🐛Overexposed photos
  • 🐛Misses many lightning strikes
  • 🐛Outdated UI
  • 🐛Not user-friendly
  • 🐛Focus issues
  • 🐛App freezes
  • 🐛App not working well recently
  • 🐛Consumes battery
  • 🐛Duplicate photos
  • 🐛Captures street lights instead of lightning
  • 🐛Rolling shutter effect
  • 🐛Sensitivity to movement
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What's New in iLightningCam AI

5.2

November 4, 2026

• Troubleshooter in the More menu: when something doesn’t work, the app guides you step by step to the fix – with pictures, explanations, and a button that changes the right setting on the spot. After four minutes without lightning, the app asks by itself. • Motion Guard in the More menu: movement makes detection more cautious (on by default). For handheld shooting you can turn it off – the app then stays fully sensitive; false triggers are possible. • Lightning by mail: in the strike view, pick up to three images and send them as HEIC at full resolution – not downsized, without going through the Photos app. • Support with a picture: choose an image from the Troubleshooter and send it to us together with your device details. • Manual: Troubleshooter, Motion Guard and lightning by mail explained. • Bug fix: after a focus calibration, detection could stay blind for good when switching to night mode.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

iLightningCam Studio

Combine strikes, repair, time-lapse & more

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Приложение супер!

Но после обновления все на немецком, я теперь ничего не понимаю и где поставить русский не знаю...
Zzad987

Response from developer

Здравствуйте! Спасибо за ваш отзыв! На самом деле приложение поддерживает 8 языков. Пожалуйста, перейдите в настройки iOS, выберите «Программы» (или «Приложения»), найдите ILightningCam AI, затем перейдите в раздел «Язык» и выберите английский. Если английский язык там не отображается, его нужно добавить в настройках вашего iPhone. Впрочем, в недавнем обновлении эта проблема уже была устранена.

Detected few, like studio

Auto missed quite a few, is there an option to capture any?, lightning is very unpredictable though, so choosing what i want, its all types, would love to be able to change the FPS on capture rate,seems to be automatic? i got the studio in app purchase, would love to be able to access previous photos taken with the old app and edit in there, and also with some photos taken elsewhere, possibly even open a video and extract the lightning from a video i took in slow-mo
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BBadboyheathy

Response from developer

Dear user Thanks for the stars! Yes lighting strength is hard to predict! Therefore we have the auto mode , which gets more and more sensitive the longer there is no intense detection . The other modes are for experienced users , but at the end you can only guess , we agree . Detection sensitivity and exposure sensitivity are linked . If you got only a few of the observed strikes , it sounds like it was distant sheet lightning I would switch to sheet lightning or manual with iso > 800. for many functions studio uses a complete package of information of ILightningCam AI . Therefore we describe in the app description that the import of old images is not possible . We might offer a part of the functions in the future for imported images , but we cannot promise this yet . If you send us an image to the support mail, we can tell you , if postprocessing is reasonable for it , given that we do not have the full set of infos of the new app

Seit Jahren zufrieden

Ich besitze die App schon fast 10 Jahre. Mit dem neuen Update habt ihr dem Ganzen noch ne Krone verpasst.
Leider wohne ich jetzt in einer Gegend, in der Gewitter eher selten sind 😔
AAlexLingLing

Response from developer

Herzlichen Dank, wir werden weiterentwickeln! ein paar Ideen haben wir noch

Top App aber..

Aber seit zwei Jahren keine Updates mehr. Funktioniert zwar noch alles wie es sein soll und bekomme echt geile Bilder damit raus aber die Bedienoberfläche lässt zu Wünschen.

Oktober 2026:
Es gibt endlich das erste Update. Bin gespannt wie die App beim nächsten Gewitter sein wird
LLeonschreiter

Response from developer

sorry to hear, there will be a major upgrade in the next days

Content de la voir revivre !

Merci l’IA qui permet de ramener à la vie des apps en dormance comme celle ci que j’adore et qui m’avait permis de prendre de très bons clichés pour un iPhone . Super refonte, j’ai hâte de la tester sur le terrain
WOwalking Olive

Response from developer

Merci pour votre fidélité ! ⚡ Nous sommes ravis que cette refonte vous plaise et que l’app vous ait déjà permis de capturer de beaux éclairs. Beaucoup de travail et de passion ont accompagné cette nouvelle version. Nous avons hâte de découvrir vos prochains clichés et vos impressions sur le terrain !

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Reported Bugs

22 issues

White bar across the top of the image

Bug

Pictures are blurry on newer iPhone models

Bug

App captures nothing or everything is overexposed

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Auto setting not getting lightning, only brightness and out of focus

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Large lightning setting gets nothing

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Misses a lot of strikes, ones caught are out of focus

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Constantly out of focus on 13 pro max

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Only 2x zoom works, other cameras are blurry

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White bar showing up

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App takes 4 pics but captures nothing

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Weird pink light but no lightning strike

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Focus not working on iPhone 12 max pro

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Took a lot of blank pictures and lots of duplicates

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Out of focus on iPhone 12

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Every photo is out of focus on 13 pro max

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App freezes

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Not triggering camera on newest version

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Tells user to upgrade to iOS 10 when on iOS 11

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App freezes after a minute

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App not saving photos despite access rights

Bug

App not working well on iPhone 5

Bug

App not capturing lightning bolts, only sheet lightning

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Requested Features

15 requests

Vertical mode

Feature

RAW format output

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More control over aperture and shutter speed

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Higher resolution output (24MP)

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HEIC or RAW format saving

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Option to choose more than 2 shots for composite

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Timelapse/Video/Live Photo mode

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Way to review shots within the app

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5x zoom

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Daytime lightning capture

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German language support

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Tutorial for settings

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Improve UI/UX

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Higher resolution camera optimization

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Fix bug with x0.5 lens focus

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FAQ

How does iLightningCam AI capture lightning without me pressing the shutter?

iLightningCam AI continuously monitors the camera feed and uses AI to detect lightning strikes in real-time. Once a strike is identified, it automatically captures the image at that moment, eliminating the need for manual intervention.

What are the benefits of the AI in iLightningCam AI?

The AI in iLightningCam AI is used to determine optimal parameters for lightning detection and post-processing. This results in improved detection accuracy, especially in bright daylight, and better image quality by analyzing thousands of real lightning images.

Does iLightningCam AI create fake lightning images?

No, iLightningCam AI is a genuine photo app and does not use generative AI to create images. The Studio add-on only optimizes and enhances your own captured shots, never creating artificial lightning.

What are the requirements to use iLightningCam AI?

iLightningCam AI requires an iPhone with iOS 17 or later, or an iPad with iPadOS 17 or later. For best results, it is recommended to use a tripod or steady support and have a clear view of the storm.

What editing features are available in the iLightningCam Studio add-on?

The optional iLightningCam Studio allows you to combine different phases of a strike, repair image defects like dark edges, crop, and fine-tune light and color. You can also save your creations as images, Live Photos, or video clips.

Is iLightningCam AI suitable for capturing lightning during the day?

Yes, iLightningCam AI has significantly improved detection capabilities, especially in daylight against a bright sky, with fewer false triggers. It offers specific modes like 'Near Lightning' and 'Distant Lightning' to optimize daytime capture.

How does iLightningCam AI handle focus and exposure for storm photography?

The app features automatic exposure and frame rate tuning specifically for lightning photography. It also includes focus calibration for each lens, optimized for storm conditions, and a horizon line analysis to prevent interference from objects below it.

What is the update frequency for iLightningCam AI?

The app was last updated on November 4, 2026, indicating a recent update. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the developer has a history of maintaining and updating their lightning photography apps since 2011.