Comparison

LiHunter vs Lightning Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LiHunter

Features
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LightningHunter (LiHunter) - is a small and simple application allows you to automatically make high-quality photos of lightning flashes in the dark. For best results, you need to use a tripod or fix the device in any other way. Remember that shoot lightning is life-threatening. Do not put yourself at risk.

About

Lightning Camera

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
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ThunderCatch detects lightning and automatically takes photos when it strikes. Whether you're a weather fan or just want to capture lightning, open the app and let ThunderCatch do the rest. - Auto Lightning Detection: The app snaps a photo as soon as lightning is detected. - Easy to Use: Just tap to start, and ThunderCatch handles everything. - Simple Interface for Everyone: No photography skills needed, anyone can use it. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LiHunter4 screens
Lightning Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiHunter at none against Lightning Camera's 5. LiHunter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Lightning Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 43 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lightning Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LiHunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiHunter ships an update every 43 months, Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiHunter versus Lightning Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiHunterLightning Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrii TischenkoSezer Iltekin

In-app purchases

None

LiHunter

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Lightning Camera

Subscriptions3
  • ThunderCatch PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
  • ThunderCatch PRO Annual$12.991 Year
  • ThunderCatch PRO Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • ThunderCatch PRO Lifetime DC$19.99
  • ThunderCatch Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is LiHunter free?
LiHunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightning Camera free?
Lightning Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiHunter or Lightning Camera have ads?
LiHunter shows ads; Lightning Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, LiHunter or Lightning Camera?
LiHunter ships an update every 43 months, and Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, LiHunter was updated on September 9, 2026 and Lightning Camera on September 23, 2026.

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