# iLightningCam AI vs Full Spectrum Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Full Spectrum Camera at none against iLightningCam AI's 1. Full Spectrum Camera also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). iLightningCam AI's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 49%) and ratings volume (98 vs 6). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iLightningCam AI costs $3.99 and Full Spectrum Camera $2.99 up front. iLightningCam AI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Full Spectrum Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Full Spectrum Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iLightningCam AI has 98 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of iLightningCam AI's written reviews are positive against 49% of Full Spectrum Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iLightningCam AI ships an update every 3 months, Full Spectrum Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLightningCam AI | Full Spectrum Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightningcam-ai/id1016445476/reviews) | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-spectrum-camera/id1287223058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 57 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Stiassny](https://appshunter.io/developer/425886734) | [Mads Hagbarth Damsbo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287223057) |

## What reviewers say

### iLightningCam AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightningcam-ai/id1016445476)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iLightningCam Studio | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Captures amazing lightning
- 🚀 Works automatically
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Creates stunning photos
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blurry photos on newer iPhones
- 🐛 White/gray bars on photos
- 🐛 Overexposed photos
- 🐛 Misses many lightning strikes
- 🐛 Outdated UI

**Reported bugs**

- White bar across the top of the image
- Pictures are blurry on newer iPhone models
- App captures nothing or everything is overexposed
- Auto setting not getting lightning, only brightness and out of focus
- Large lightning setting gets nothing

**Requested features**

- Vertical mode
- RAW format output
- More control over aperture and shutter speed
- Higher resolution output (24MP)
- HEIC or RAW format saving


### Full Spectrum Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-spectrum-camera/id1287223058)

Transform ordinary green foliage into vibrant, eye-catching colors for unique photos and videos. Adjust color primaries, apply presets, or create a striking black and white effect to make your subjects pop.

**Highlights:** Real-time color transformation, RGB to BGR color swap, Color offset sliders, Black & white effect, Color presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Unique infrared photography
- 🎨 Stunning and surreal images
- 🌟 Takes imagery to another level
- 🎨 Great app for color editing
- 📸 Captures stunning pictures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Exports in low quality
- 🖼️ Cannot import existing photos
- 🚫 Lacks basic functionality
- 📷 Limited to camera use
- 👎 Quality not the best

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot upload videos
- Video doesn't work
- App crashes when activating video
- App crashes when recording video
- White screen on iPhone 8 Plus

**Requested features**

- Update resolution for current iPhones
- Add ability to mask objects
- Make a video editor
- Allow editing of existing videos from gallery
- Export in higher quality formats (JPEG 100%, TIFF)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLightningCam AI free?

iLightningCam AI costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Full Spectrum Camera free?

Full Spectrum Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iLightningCam AI or Full Spectrum Camera?

Full Spectrum Camera is rated higher. iLightningCam AI averages 3.9 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Full Spectrum Camera averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do iLightningCam AI or Full Spectrum Camera have ads?

Neither iLightningCam AI nor Full Spectrum Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLightningCam AI or Full Spectrum Camera?

iLightningCam AI ships an update every 3 months, and Full Spectrum Camera every 4 months. Most recently, iLightningCam AI was updated on November 9, 2026 and Full Spectrum Camera on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*