Comparison

Lighting Scanner vs Cat Weather

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

Head to head
About

Lighting Scanner

This app allows you to quickly scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, coupons, and links. It also functions as a generator, enabling you to create custom QR codes for various purposes, including social media, Wi-Fi, and contact details.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • QR code generation
  • Customizable QR code colors and designs
  • Scan from camera or media library
  • Share scanned codes and generated codes
  • Save scan history
Features
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Optimization of QR code/barcode decoding for Lighting Scanner. Lighting Scanner is the ultimate barcode reader app for any mobile device. Enjoy all the benefits by scanning QR codes/barcodes to access and promote coupons from around the world. It is safe and fully compatible with any network system. Lighting Scanner does more than just scan, you can also use it to create and share QR codes to open URLs, connect to WiFi hotspots, add events, add contacts, and more. Lighting Scanner offers a QR code generator that can create any kind of QR code you need, including URL, Mail, Phone number, Wi-Fi data, Calendar events, Social media links, Text info, Location Info, etc. You can customize the QR code by changing its color and design, making it truly your own. Have a try! Use this QR code generator to create a unique QR code! KEY FEATURES: √ QR CODE & BARCODE SCANNER The fast and easy way to scan any QR or barcode. User-friendly design and app navigation system. Scan QR codes and barcodes using your camera or media library. √ CUSTOMIZE YOUR CODES Choose your QR’s colors for backgrounds and foreground. Add logos & stickers for QR's design. Create more types of QRs that can be used for Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Twitter, WhatsApp, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube, Skype, LinkedIn, and more. √ GET ALL INFO Obtain important information from any code, such as nutritional details, discounts, pricing history, phone numbers, log-in details, payment data, product links, and up to 4,000 characters of text. √ SHARE WITH FRIENDS Easily share your findings via email, iMessage, Facebook, Twitter, and more. Save all your scanned codes in your history for future reference. ------------------------------------ Premium Subscription Conditions: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. • Your account will be charged for a renewed subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase. • You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. • Any unused part or time span of a free trial period will be forfeited, as soon as you purchase a subscription. Terms & Conditions: https://lightingqr.appsflydargon.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://lightingqr.appsflydargon.com/privacy

About

Cat Weather

Get real-time weather updates, including visibility and UV conditions, for multiple cities worldwide. View current and future forecasts with a charming interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather updates
  • Visibility and UV conditions
  • Multiple city support
  • Current weather view
  • Future weather forecasts
Features
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Cat weather is a cute weather forecasting software that provides the following services: 1. Real time updated weather conditions 2. Visibility and UV conditions on that day 3. Multiple cities around the world can be added and their current and future weather conditions can be viewed

Screenshots

Lighting Scanner4 screens
Cat Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lighting Scanner at 100% against Cat Weather's 0%. Lighting Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (443 vs 3). Cat Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and 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

Both are free to download. Lighting Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Cat Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lighting Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighting Scanner has 443 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Lighting Scanner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cat Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lighting Scanner ships an update every 5 days, Cat Weather weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lighting Scanner versus Cat Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLighting ScannerCat Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (443 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings443 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPPSFLYDARGON LIMITEDSY East Mountain Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Lighting Scanner

All ratings442 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cat Weather

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lighting Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Membership$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Membership$39.991 Year
None

Cat Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lighting Scanner free?
Lighting Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cat Weather free?
Cat Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lighting Scanner or Cat Weather?
Lighting Scanner is rated higher. Lighting Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while Cat Weather averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Lighting Scanner or Cat Weather have ads?
Both Lighting Scanner and Cat Weather show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lighting Scanner or Cat Weather?
Lighting Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and Cat Weather weekly. Most recently, Lighting Scanner was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cat Weather on November 4, 2026.

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