Comparison

iLightningCam 2 Lite vs Motion Catch

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

Motion Catch

Automatically capture Live Photos when motion is detected in a selected area. Choose from various detection modes like cars, birds, lightning, or meteors to save dynamic moments. The app saves a Live Photo showing the moments just before and after the motion event.

Highlights
  • Motion-triggered Live Photo capture
  • Selectable motion detection area
  • Multiple detection modes (Car, Birds, Lightning, Meteor)
  • Saves moments before and after motion
  • Simple, user-friendly interface
Features
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Capture Live Photo automatically. Simple to use: • Set your iPhone on a tripod for a stable view (not required in Lightning mode). • Select the area to watch for motion. • Choose a detection mode. • Tap the center button to start automatic capture. Currently supported modes: • Car • Birds • Lightning • Meteor When motion is detected, the app saves a Live Photo — showing the moment just before and after it happens.

Screenshots

iLightningCam 2 Lite4 screens
Motion Catch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iLightningCam 2 Lite at none against Motion Catch's 1. iLightningCam 2 Lite also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 50%) and device support (3 vs 1). Motion Catch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 months). On price and ads 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. Motion Catch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iLightningCam 2 Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLightningCam 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, Motion Catch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iLightningCam 2 Lite versus Motion Catch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLightningCam 2 LiteMotion Catch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian StiassnyTeeraya Intajuk

Customer experience

iLightningCam 2 Lite

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

Motion Catch

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

iLightningCam 2 Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Motion Catch

One-time1
  • Unlimited photos$9.99

Questions

Is iLightningCam 2 Lite free?
iLightningCam 2 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motion Catch free?
Motion Catch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iLightningCam 2 Lite or Motion Catch have ads?
Neither iLightningCam 2 Lite nor Motion Catch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLightningCam 2 Lite or Motion Catch?
iLightningCam 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, and Motion Catch every 4 days. Most recently, iLightningCam 2 Lite was updated on October 14, 2026 and Motion Catch on October 12, 2026.

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