# ThunderCam vs Lightning Camera

The clearest difference is price: Lightning Camera at Free against ThunderCam's $2.99. Lightning Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 39 months). ThunderCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Lightning Camera is free to download; ThunderCam costs $2.99 up front. Lightning Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ThunderCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThunderCam ships an update every 39 months, Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThunderCam | Lightning Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **38** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomasz Lukaszyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434196795) | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) |

## What reviewers say

### ThunderCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thundercam/id1565806764)

**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 ThunderCam free?

ThunderCam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightning Camera free?

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

### Do ThunderCam or Lightning Camera have ads?

Neither ThunderCam nor Lightning Camera shows ads.

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

ThunderCam ships an update every 39 months, and Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, ThunderCam was updated on September 28, 2026 and Lightning Camera on September 28, 2026.

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