MIOPS MOBILE vs Lightning Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIOPS MOBILE
Control your DSLR or mirrorless camera remotely with creative modes like sound, motion, and vibration triggers. Schedule complex sequences for unique shots, or use basic shutter functions. The app offers a refined interface for easy camera operation.
- Creative trigger modes (Vibration, Sound, Motion, Distance)
- Timelapse modes (Basic, Long Exposure, Bulb Ramping, Road Lapse, HDR)
- Basic shutter release modes (Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed, Self Timer)
- Scenario mode for combining triggers
- Scheduling of trigger sequences
- DSLR/mirrorless camera compatibility
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The MIOPS MOBILE application utilizes the smartphone's capabilities to offer creative modes like Vibration, Sound, Motion and Distance or even various Timelapse modes to trigger your camera. It also provides basic shutter release modes like Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed Release, Self Timer and HDR. The most extra ordinary feature is what we call "Scenario" mode which combines any of the available trigger options to create magic. Moreover, you can schedule your desired mode or sequence to fire at any time while you step back and enjoy your life. You can take photos with your DSLR or mirrorless camera using various modes within the MIOPS MOBILE smartphone app. Its refined user interface is easy to use and readily adjustable to fit your needs. Just select the desired mode and leave the control to your smartphone. It will fire your camera while you relax. • Cable Release • Press&Hold • Press&Lock • Timed Release • Self Timer • Timed Release&Self Timer • Basic Timelapse • Long Exposure Timelapse • Bulb Ramping Timelapse • Road Lapse • HDR Timelapse • HDR Mode • Sound Mode • Vibration Mode • Motion Mode • Scenario (Includes Scheduling)
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.
- Auto lightning detection
- Automatic photo capture
- Easy to use interface
- No photography skills required
- Weather fan tool
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Camera at 4.3 against MIOPS MOBILE's 2.4. Lightning Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 41%). MIOPS MOBILE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Lightning Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MIOPS MOBILE asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lightning Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of MIOPS MOBILE's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lightning Camera's.
MIOPS MOBILE ships an update every 2 months, Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIOPS MOBILE | Lightning Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (29 ratings) | 4.3 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI | Sezer Iltekin |
Customer experience
MIOPS MOBILE
Lightning Camera
In-app purchases
MIOPS MOBILE
No in-app purchases
Lightning Camera
- ThunderCatch PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
- ThunderCatch PRO Annual$12.991 Year
- ThunderCatch PRO Yearly$12.991 Year
- ThunderCatch PRO Lifetime DC$19.99
- ThunderCatch Pro Lifetime$49.99
Questions
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