Comparison

iLightningCam 2 Lite vs MIOPS MOBILE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iLightningCam 2 Lite

Capture stunning lightning strike photos in real-time with your iPhone or iPad. This app automatically detects and photographs lightning, offering both automatic and manual ISO controls for expert users. Enjoy a user-friendly interface and advanced detection capabilities.

Highlights
  • Real-time lightning detection
  • Automatic day/night mode switching
  • Manual ISO adjustment for experts
  • Double-shot and blend image options
  • High-quality image capture (low quality in Lite version)
  • Modern design
Features
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iLightningCam 2 - The Second Generation - Real-time lightning photography with iPhone made easy. It enables everyone to take spectacular pictures of real lighting strikes with an iPhone or iPad! This is the free Lite version of iLightningCam 2! It offers all features of the full app, but pictures can only be saved with low quality (640x480 - 0,3 MP). For full resolution please buy our complete new iLightningCam 2! After three years of development, iLightningCam 2 follows the unique iLightningCam, which was the only app with ISO control since 2012 with more than 160 000 users. iLightningCam 2 features: - Full AUTO Mode! No user input needed! The app changes automatically between day and night mode Continuous calculation of best ISO settings based on the last strikes - Original Photo Resolution, no tricks, no interpolation! - Much better detection! - Double-shot , + one image as blend of first and second shot! - New modern design! - For experts: ISO ranges are fully manually adjustable, if wished! iLightningCam 2 uses true real-time recognition of lightning strikes. Once recognized, your iPhone takes a picture of the recognized lightning in up to 8MP. And yes - your iPhone or iPad is fast enough! You only need a good view on a real thunderstorm. The app works free hand. Just point your iPhone towards the scene/part of the sky/thunderstorm where you expect the next lightning, start the iLightningCam 2 and wait, the app will automatically press the trigger if a lightning is detected in your view. Warning: Lightning storms are life threatening for you and your phone!!! Take care using this app! Do not take any risks and avoid exposure to thunderstorms! Use this app only in lightning and storm protected places. You are solely responsible for your actions and adverse consequences. Read full safety warning in the instructions page, before using this app. Who is it not for: It is not for children and it is not for mentally handicapped persons, as they may have not the ability to protect themselves against lightning or the associated storm.

About

MIOPS MOBILE

Control your DSLR or mirrorless camera remotely with creative modes like sound, motion, and vibration triggers. Schedule complex sequences for unique shots, or use basic shutter functions. The app offers a refined interface for easy camera operation.

Highlights
  • Creative trigger modes (Vibration, Sound, Motion, Distance)
  • Timelapse modes (Basic, Long Exposure, Bulb Ramping, Road Lapse, HDR)
  • Basic shutter release modes (Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed, Self Timer)
  • Scenario mode for combining triggers
  • Scheduling of trigger sequences
  • DSLR/mirrorless camera compatibility
Features
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The MIOPS MOBILE application utilizes the smartphone's capabilities to offer creative modes like Vibration, Sound, Motion and Distance or even various Timelapse modes to trigger your camera. It also provides basic shutter release modes like Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed Release, Self Timer and HDR. The most extra ordinary feature is what we call "Scenario" mode which combines any of the available trigger options to create magic. Moreover, you can schedule your desired mode or sequence to fire at any time while you step back and enjoy your life. You can take photos with your DSLR or mirrorless camera using various modes within the MIOPS MOBILE smartphone app. Its refined user interface is easy to use and readily adjustable to fit your needs. Just select the desired mode and leave the control to your smartphone. It will fire your camera while you relax. • Cable Release • Press&Hold • Press&Lock • Timed Release • Self Timer • Timed Release&Self Timer • Basic Timelapse • Long Exposure Timelapse • Bulb Ramping Timelapse • Road Lapse • HDR Timelapse • HDR Mode • Sound Mode • Vibration Mode • Motion Mode • Scenario (Includes Scheduling)

Screenshots

iLightningCam 2 Lite4 screens
MIOPS MOBILE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iLightningCam 2 Lite at 3.7 against MIOPS MOBILE's 2.4. iLightningCam 2 Lite also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). MIOPS MOBILE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iLightningCam 2 Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of iLightningCam 2 Lite's written reviews are positive against 41% of MIOPS MOBILE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLightningCam 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, MIOPS MOBILE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iLightningCam 2 Lite versus MIOPS MOBILE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLightningCam 2 LiteMIOPS MOBILE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (26 ratings) — better2.4 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2629 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian StiassnyERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI

Customer experience

iLightningCam 2 Lite

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative32.5%

MIOPS MOBILE

All ratings29 ratings
Positive34.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative54.1%

In-app purchases

None

iLightningCam 2 Lite

No in-app purchases

None

MIOPS MOBILE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLightningCam 2 Lite free?
iLightningCam 2 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIOPS MOBILE free?
MIOPS MOBILE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iLightningCam 2 Lite or MIOPS MOBILE?
iLightningCam 2 Lite is rated higher. iLightningCam 2 Lite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while MIOPS MOBILE averages 2.4 from 29 ratings.
Do iLightningCam 2 Lite or MIOPS MOBILE have ads?
Neither iLightningCam 2 Lite nor MIOPS MOBILE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLightningCam 2 Lite or MIOPS MOBILE?
iLightningCam 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, and MIOPS MOBILE every 2 months. Most recently, iLightningCam 2 Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and MIOPS MOBILE on October 21, 2026.

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