# iLightningCam AI vs StrikeLog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iLightningCam AI at 67% against StrikeLog's 0%. iLightningCam AI also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). StrikeLog's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

StrikeLog is free to download; iLightningCam AI costs $3.99 up front. StrikeLog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iLightningCam AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

iLightningCam AI holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iLightningCam AI has 94 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of iLightningCam AI's written reviews are positive against 0% of StrikeLog's.

iLightningCam AI ships an update every 4 months, StrikeLog fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLightningCam AI | StrikeLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightningcam-ai/id1016445476/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikelog-lightning-camera/id6760960704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **67.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 51 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Stiassny](https://appshunter.io/developer/425886734) | [iPhoneTelAvivi](https://appshunter.io/developer/494543342) |

## What reviewers say

### iLightningCam AI

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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**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


### StrikeLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikelog-lightning-camera/id6760960704)

This smart camera app automatically detects and captures lightning flashes in real-time, saving them as photos or short videos. It features a simple interface and tools to help you plan for storm photography.

**Highlights:** Automatic lightning detection, Real-time flash capture, Photo and video capture, Lightning forecast tools, Simple storm camera interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storm Pass | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Storm Hero Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Season | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 4 Seasons | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLightningCam AI free?

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

### Is StrikeLog free?

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

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

iLightningCam AI is rated higher. iLightningCam AI averages 4.0 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while StrikeLog averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iLightningCam AI or StrikeLog have ads?

Neither iLightningCam AI nor StrikeLog shows ads.

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

iLightningCam AI ships an update every 4 months, and StrikeLog fortnightly. Most recently, iLightningCam AI was updated on October 21, 2026 and StrikeLog on October 21, 2026.

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