# Motion Catch vs Lightning Camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motion Catch | Lightning Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teeraya Intajuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468450889) | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) |

## What reviewers say

### Motion Catch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-catch/id6477761978)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited photos | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Motion Catch free?

Motion Catch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lightning Camera free?

Lightning Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Motion Catch or Lightning Camera have ads?

Neither Motion Catch nor Lightning Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Motion Catch or Lightning Camera?

Motion Catch ships an update every 4 days, and Lightning Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Motion Catch was updated on August 14, 2026 and Lightning Camera on September 23, 2026.

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