# MIOPS MOBILE vs Lightning Camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIOPS MOBILE | Lightning Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miops-mobile/id1185942737/reviews) | **[4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI](https://appshunter.io/developer/955244302) | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) |

## What reviewers say

### MIOPS MOBILE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miops-mobile/id1185942737)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 MIOPS MOBILE free?

MIOPS MOBILE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightning Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIOPS MOBILE or Lightning Camera?

Lightning Camera is rated higher. MIOPS MOBILE averages 2.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Lightning Camera averages 4.3 from 38 ratings.

### Do MIOPS MOBILE or Lightning Camera have ads?

Neither MIOPS MOBILE nor Lightning Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIOPS MOBILE or Lightning Camera?

MIOPS MOBILE ships an update every 2 months, and Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, MIOPS MOBILE was updated on October 1, 2026 and Lightning Camera on September 28, 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.*