Motion Catch vs StrikeLog
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.
StrikeLog
This smart camera app automatically detects and captures lightning flashes in real-time, saving them as photos or short videos. It features a simple interface and tools to help you plan for storm photography.
- Automatic lightning detection
- Real-time flash capture
- Photo and video capture
- Lightning forecast tools
- Simple storm camera interface
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A smart camera app that automatically detects and captures lightning, with no perfect timing required. Simply point your camera at the sky. StrikeLog detects lightning flashes in real time and captures the moment instantly as a photo or short video, so you do not have to press the shutter at exactly the right second. Key Features: • Automatic lightning detection • Real-time flash detection with instant capture • Capture high-quality photos or short videos • Lightning forecast tools to help you plan ahead • Simple camera interface for storms, night skies, and fast flashes Built for storm chasers, weather watchers, photographers, and anyone who wants a better chance of catching lightning on camera. Privacy Policy: https://iphonetelavivi.co.il/_LegoTech/strikelog/privacy.php Terms of Use: https://iphonetelavivi.co.il/_LegoTech/strikelog/terms.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Motion Catch at 50% against StrikeLog's 0%. Motion Catch also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). StrikeLog's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 StrikeLog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Motion Catch ships an update every 4 days, StrikeLog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Motion Catch | StrikeLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teeraya Intajuk | iPhoneTelAvivi |
Customer experience
Motion Catch
StrikeLog
In-app purchases
Motion Catch
- Unlimited photos$9.99
StrikeLog
- Storm Pass$2.997 Days
- Storm Hero Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
- Season7 Days trial$29.993 Months
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- 4 Seasons7 Days trial$39.991 Year
