Comparison

Honcho vs Lightning Vault

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

Head to head
About

Honcho

Instantly share and sell photos as they are taken using AI-powered face recognition or QR codes. Upload directly from your camera to the cloud, collaborate in real-time with shared presets, and create live slideshows for guests. Offer instant prints wirelessly for a seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Live photo upload from camera to cloud
  • AI-powered face recognition for sharing
  • QR code photo sharing
  • Real-time editing and collaboration
  • Live slideshow creation
  • Wireless printing
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Free your photos. Deliver them live. Your photos create the most excitement when delivered live. Instantly share and sell them via AI-powered face recognition or QR codes—while you shoot. • Upload from camera to cloud: Tether your camera to your iPhone and upload photos as you shoot. In case of an interruption, resume the transfer without losing anything. • Share photos live: View your photos in a gallery, seconds after they are taken. Let anyone find their shots with AI-powered face recognition or share them with QR codes. • Sell digital downloads: Maximize sales by delivering photos live, at the height of the excitement. With face recognition, anyone can instantly find and buy their favorite moments—so every gallery earns more. • Edit and collaborate in real-time: Create shared presets for your team and apply them automatically as photos upload. Let photographers shoot while editors edit, without manual file transfers. • Start a live slideshow: Captivate guests by showcasing photos live on any screen. Set it up with a simple link, and stay in control by approving photos for display. • Print wirelessly: Offer instant keepsakes by printing from any device. Connect your printer to the cloud for a seamless workflow. Real-time photo delivery is the most effective way for photographers and brands to boost sales and engagement. Share and sell instantly, because the best time is right away. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thehoncho.app/privacy-policy/

About

Lightning Vault

Features
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Lightning Vault is a professional camera tool designed to capture lightning with precision and reliability. How it works: The camera continuously analyzes real-time brightness changes When a lightning flash is detected, the app instantly captures: •25 frames before the flash •10 frames after the flash Review the full burst and save the best frame to your Photos library All processing happens entirely on-device, in real timeLightning strikes are instantaneous and impossible to predict. Lightning Vault continuously buffers frames and automatically preserves the moments before and after a lightning flash - ensuring you never miss the decisive shot. Key features: •Intelligent real-time lightning detection •Pre- and post-flash frame buffering •High-performance capture at 1080p, 60 fps •Optimized for extreme brightness transitions Designed for real storm conditions Lightning Vault is built for photographers, storm chasers, and serious enthusiasts who demand speed, accuracy, and control. The app prioritizes lightning visibility over general scene brightness to ensure reliable detection and clean captures during storms. Best results are achieved during dusk, nighttime, and active storm conditions. No subscriptions, no ads, no accounts.

Screenshots

Honcho4 screens
Lightning Vault3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Honcho at Free against Lightning Vault's $14.99. Honcho also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.6). Lightning Vault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Honcho is free to download; Lightning Vault costs $14.99 up front. Honcho sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month. Lightning Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Honcho ships an update every 2 weeks, Lightning Vault every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Honcho versus Lightning Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonchoLightning Vault
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoncho Technologies Pte. Ltd.Kirill Khanzhinov

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Honcho

Subscriptions6
  • Indie$39.001 Month
  • Pro$49.001 Month
  • Studio$59.001 Month
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  • Indie$409.001 Year
  • Pro$509.001 Year
  • Studio$600.001 Year
None

Lightning Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Honcho free?
Honcho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightning Vault free?
Lightning Vault costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Honcho or Lightning Vault have ads?
Honcho shows ads; Lightning Vault does not.
Which is updated more often, Honcho or Lightning Vault?
Honcho ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lightning Vault every 3 months. Most recently, Honcho was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lightning Vault on October 7, 2026.

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