# iLightningCam AI vs Even Longer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Even Longer at every 8 days against iLightningCam AI's every 4 months. Even Longer also leads on chart position (#99 vs unranked). iLightningCam AI's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and review sentiment (68% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

iLightningCam AI costs $3.99 and Even Longer $3.99 up front. iLightningCam AI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Even Longer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Even Longer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95 and 226 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of iLightningCam AI's written reviews are positive against 56% of Even Longer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iLightningCam AI ships an update every 4 months, Even Longer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLightningCam AI | Even Longer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightningcam-ai/id1016445476/reviews) | **[4.1 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **226** |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#99** |
| Size | 52 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Stiassny](https://appshunter.io/developer/425886734) | [Mario Tomiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/571596483) |

## What reviewers say

### iLightningCam AI

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

Capture lightning strikes automatically without pressing a button. This app uses AI to detect and photograph lightning in real-time, offering advanced editing tools to enhance your storm photos. Preserve your original shots while creating stunning lightning composites.

**Highlights:** Automatic lightning detection, Real-time photo capture, AI-enhanced detection and processing, Multiple strike phases per image, In-app editing studio, Time-lapse storm creation, Various shooting modes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iLightningCam Studio | $2.99 | 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


### Even Longer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture professional-grade long exposure photos with full manual control. Shoot in high resolution, including 48 MP and Apple ProRAW, with advanced features like frame averaging and light trails. Automate captures and control remotely via Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** 48 MP and Apple ProRAW support, Full manual control (ISO, shutter, focus, WB, EV, aperture), Frame averaging for silky water and cleaner night shots, Light trails and star trails capture, RAW output (DNG, ProRAW, TIFF, HEIC, JPEG), Remote control via Apple Watch and companion app, Automated capture scheduling

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent long exposure photography capabilities
- 🎨 High-quality image output with RAW support
- 🖼️ Frame averaging and parallel bracketing features
- ⭐ Superior results compared to competitor apps
- 🎯 Intuitive and minimal user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model with multiple tiers
- 🔐 Misleading 'free lifetime' promotional offers
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ Photos not saving to camera roll
- 📺 No camera preview before shooting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after ~200 photos in interval mode
- Blank camera screen until photo is taken
- Photos not found in camera roll or files
- App crashes on iPhone 17 Pro Max after upgrade
- Pro membership not reinstating after crashes

**Requested features**

- Camera level function for alignment
- HDR support for better dynamic range
- 48MP RAW file support for newer iPhones
- Apple Watch app for remote shooting
- Better exposure preview matching final output


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLightningCam AI free?

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

### Is Even Longer free?

Even Longer costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iLightningCam AI or Even Longer?

Even Longer is rated higher. iLightningCam AI averages 3.9 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Even Longer averages 4.1 from 226 ratings.

### Do iLightningCam AI or Even Longer have ads?

Neither iLightningCam AI nor Even Longer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLightningCam AI or Even Longer?

iLightningCam AI ships an update every 4 months, and Even Longer every 8 days. Most recently, iLightningCam AI was updated on November 1, 2026 and Even Longer on November 3, 2026.

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