# iLightningCam 2 vs Lightning Camera

The clearest difference is price: Lightning Camera at Free against iLightningCam 2's $3.99. Lightning Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). iLightningCam 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lightning Camera is free to download; iLightningCam 2 costs $3.99 up front. Lightning Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. iLightningCam 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightning Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of iLightningCam 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lightning Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iLightningCam 2 ships an update every 4 months, Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLightningCam 2 | Lightning Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightningcam-2/id1016445476/reviews) | **[4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Stiassny](https://appshunter.io/developer/425886734) | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) |

## What reviewers say

### iLightningCam 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightningcam-2/id1016445476)

Capture stunning lightning strike photos in real-time with your iPhone or iPad. This app automatically detects and photographs lightning, offering both fully automatic and manual ISO controls for expert users. Enjoy high-resolution images without interpolation.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning detection, Full AUTO mode, Manual ISO adjustment, Original photo resolution, Double-shot blending, Modern design

**In-app purchases:** none

**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


### Lightning Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627)

This app automatically captures photos of lightning strikes as they happen. Simply open the application and let it detect and photograph lightning for you. It's designed for easy use by anyone interested in weather phenomena.

**Highlights:** Auto lightning detection, Automatic photo capture, Easy to use interface, No photography skills required, Weather fan tool

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThunderCatch PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ThunderCatch PRO Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| ThunderCatch PRO Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| ThunderCatch PRO Lifetime DC | $19.99 | one-time |
| ThunderCatch Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLightningCam 2 free?

iLightningCam 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightning Camera free?

Lightning Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iLightningCam 2 or Lightning Camera?

Lightning Camera is rated higher. iLightningCam 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Lightning Camera averages 4.3 from 38 ratings.

### Do iLightningCam 2 or Lightning Camera have ads?

Neither iLightningCam 2 nor Lightning Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLightningCam 2 or Lightning Camera?

iLightningCam 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, iLightningCam 2 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lightning Camera on October 11, 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.*