Comparison

3E CONNECT+ 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

3E CONNECT+

Stream live video and control your connected device directly from your smartphone or tablet. This app provides a seamless WiFi interface for easy access to your 3E device's features.

Highlights
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Live video streaming
  • Full device control
  • Easy setup
Features
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You can now connect to your 3E device via a built-in Wifi interface. You can easily watch live video streaming and enjoy full control over your device.

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

3E CONNECT+3 screens
Lightning Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3E CONNECT+ at none against Lightning Camera's 5. 3E CONNECT+ also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Lightning Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 59 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

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. 3E CONNECT+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3E CONNECT+ ships an update every 59 months, Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3E CONNECT+ versus Lightning Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3E CONNECT+Lightning Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 59 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3E ELEKTRO OPTIK SISTEMLER SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETISezer Iltekin

Customer experience

3E CONNECT+

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Lightning Camera

All ratings38 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.9%

In-app purchases

None

3E CONNECT+

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 3E CONNECT+ free?
3E CONNECT+ 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 3E CONNECT+ or Lightning Camera have ads?
Neither 3E CONNECT+ nor Lightning Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3E CONNECT+ or Lightning Camera?
3E CONNECT+ ships an update every 59 months, and Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, 3E CONNECT+ was updated on October 9, 2026 and Lightning Camera on October 11, 2026.

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