# iLightningCam AI vs Bimostitch

The clearest difference is rating: Bimostitch at 4.5 against iLightningCam AI's 3.9. Bimostitch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). iLightningCam AI's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $7.99). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iLightningCam AI costs $3.99 and Bimostitch $7.99 up front. iLightningCam AI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bimostitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bimostitch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of iLightningCam AI's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bimostitch's.

iLightningCam AI ships an update every 4 months, Bimostitch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLightningCam AI | Bimostitch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightningcam-ai/id1016445476/reviews) | **[4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimostitch/id1598709872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#71** |
| Size | 54 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Stiassny](https://appshunter.io/developer/425886734) | [Chomba Bupe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598709874) |

## 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

**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


### Bimostitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimostitch/id1598709872)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Effortlessly create high-resolution panoramas from your photos or videos. This app automatically stitches overlapping images into stunning wide-view images, offering advanced features for professional results. Share your creations instantly with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Stitch hi-res panoramas (single-row, multi-row, 360°), Stitch 2 to 200+ overlapping photos, Automatic crop, exposure balancing, and straightening, Video-to-panorama conversion, Ultra high output resolution (up to 1 Gigapixel), JPEG or PNG output format, Auto-lens calibration for distortion compensation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLightningCam AI free?

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

### Is Bimostitch free?

Bimostitch costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iLightningCam AI or Bimostitch?

Bimostitch is rated higher. iLightningCam AI averages 3.9 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Bimostitch averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do iLightningCam AI or Bimostitch have ads?

Neither iLightningCam AI nor Bimostitch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLightningCam AI or Bimostitch?

iLightningCam AI ships an update every 4 months, and Bimostitch every 3 days. Most recently, iLightningCam AI was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bimostitch on November 3, 2026.

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