# Fireshot Fireworks vs Lightning Camera

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Camera at none against Fireshot Fireworks's shown. Lightning Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Fireshot Fireworks's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fireshot Fireworks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lightning Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fireshot Fireworks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fireshot Fireworks has 1.2K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Fireshot Fireworks's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lightning Camera's.

Fireshot Fireworks ships an update every 4 months, Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fireshot Fireworks | Lightning Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireshot-fireworks/id1327375964/reviews)** | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PARADYME LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327375963) | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) |

## What reviewers say

### Fireshot Fireworks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireshot-fireworks/id1327375964)

Create stunning firework displays and special effects with this app. Capture photos and videos of your creations to share. Unlock new effects and game modes for endless customization.

**Highlights:** Tap to launch fireworks, Create custom firework displays, Record photos and videos, Unlockable fireworks, letters, numbers, shapes, Special effects (fire, rain, snow, lightning), Adjust launch delay and color, Camera filters

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Adverts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fireball Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Meteor Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Volcano Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic fireworks
- 🎇 Addictive mini-games
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- 🎉 Visually stunning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Low volume/sound issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤖 Compatibility problems
- 💰 In-app purchase issues

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth audio disconnection
- Video recording and sharing issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more firework effects
- Integrate with personal photo/video library
- Improve audio quality
- Provide more background options


### 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 Fireshot Fireworks free?

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

### Is Lightning Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fireshot Fireworks or Lightning Camera?

Fireshot Fireworks is rated higher. Fireshot Fireworks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Lightning Camera averages 4.3 from 40 ratings.

### Do Fireshot Fireworks or Lightning Camera have ads?

Fireshot Fireworks shows ads; Lightning Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fireshot Fireworks or Lightning Camera?

Fireshot Fireworks ships an update every 4 months, and Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fireshot Fireworks was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lightning Camera on October 30, 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.*