# Photo Expert vs Lightning Camera

Photo Expert and Lightning Camera both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Lightning Camera's written reviews are positive against 5% of Photo Expert's. Lightning Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown). Photo Expert's advantage is ratings volume (120 vs 40). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Expert sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Photo Expert against 4.3 for Lightning Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 5% of Photo Expert's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lightning Camera's.

Photo Expert ships an update every 9 days, Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Expert | Lightning Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-expert-sun-moon-tracker/id1635539863/reviews)** | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIOPS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787239735) | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Expert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-expert-sun-moon-tracker/id1635539863)

Plan and capture stunning photos with advanced tools for celestial events, sun and moon tracking, and lightning alerts. Visualize celestial body positions on a map and in AR, receive AI-powered shooting suggestions, and access photography calculators.

**Highlights:** Visual event calendar with icons, Interactive map for Sun, Moon, Milky Way, Augmented Reality (AR) celestial tracking, AI-powered shooting suggestions, Real-time lightning map, Photography calculators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| One Time | $79.99 | one-time |


### 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 Photo Expert free?

Photo Expert 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, Photo Expert or Lightning Camera?

Photo Expert is rated higher. Photo Expert averages 4.4 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Lightning Camera averages 4.3 from 40 ratings.

### Do Photo Expert or Lightning Camera have ads?

Photo Expert shows ads; Lightning Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Expert or Lightning Camera?

Photo Expert ships an update every 9 days, and Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Photo Expert was updated on October 22, 2026 and Lightning Camera on October 23, 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.*