# Zero vs Lightning Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zero at none against Lightning Camera's 5. Zero also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Lightning Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zero ships an update every 4 months, Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zero | Lightning Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Directed Electronics Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083778713) | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) |

## What reviewers say

### Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-x-air/id6450887821)

Connect your smartphone to a drone to view its live camera feed, record video, and control flight. This app enables wireless operation and real-time aerial perspectives.

**Highlights:** Live drone camera view, Trigger video recording, Wireless drone control, Smartphone connectivity, Aerial perspective

**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 Zero free?

Zero 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 Zero or Lightning Camera have ads?

Neither Zero nor Lightning Camera shows ads.

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

Zero ships an update every 4 months, and Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zero was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lightning Camera on October 30, 2026.

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