Motion Catch vs Lightning Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Lightning Camera
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.
- Auto lightning detection
- Automatic photo capture
- Easy to use interface
- No photography skills required
- Weather fan tool
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ThunderCatch detects lightning and automatically takes photos when it strikes. Whether you're a weather fan or just want to capture lightning, open the app and let ThunderCatch do the rest. - Auto Lightning Detection: The app snaps a photo as soon as lightning is detected. - Easy to Use: Just tap to start, and ThunderCatch handles everything. - Simple Interface for Everyone: No photography skills needed, anyone can use it. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Motion Catch at every 4 days against Lightning Camera's every 2 weeks. Lightning Camera's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Motion Catch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lightning Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Motion Catch ships an update every 4 days, Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Motion Catch | Lightning Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teeraya Intajuk | Sezer Iltekin |
Customer experience
Motion Catch
Lightning Camera
In-app purchases
Motion Catch
- Unlimited photos$9.99
Lightning Camera
- ThunderCatch PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
- ThunderCatch PRO Annual$12.991 Year
- ThunderCatch PRO Yearly$12.991 Year
- ThunderCatch PRO Lifetime DC$19.99
- ThunderCatch Pro Lifetime$49.99
Questions
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