# ZERO vs Lightning Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Camera at 50% against ZERO's 0%. ZERO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. ZERO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ZERO ships an update fortnightly, Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZERO | Lightning Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Directed Electronics Australia PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083778713) | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) |

## What reviewers say

### ZERO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-x-evolve/id1476655278)

Control your ZXP Evolve drone directly from your smartphone or tablet. This application provides the interface for piloting your drone and accessing its features.

**Highlights:** Drone piloting via smartphone, Tablet compatibility, Direct drone control interface, Access to drone features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 ZERO free?

ZERO 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 ZERO or Lightning Camera have ads?

Neither ZERO nor Lightning Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZERO or Lightning Camera?

ZERO ships an update fortnightly, and Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, ZERO was updated on June 1, 2026 and Lightning Camera on September 28, 2026.

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