Comparison

Motion Catch vs Lightning Catcher

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Lightning Catcher

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A lightning flash lasts milliseconds — far too fast for the shutter button. Lightning Catcher turns the problem around: the camera runs continuously, keeps the last frames in memory, and when the sky lights up, it reaches back in time and saves the moment that already happened. HOW IT WORKS • Put your phone on a tripod and point it at the storm • Arm the trigger; it adapts automatically, or optionally set a fixed sensitivity on the live energy column • The app measures the brightness of every frame — a sudden jump means lightning • Frames from before, during and after the flash are saved, and the highest-contrast frame is marked as your Best Shot FEATURES • Auto calibration: the trigger threshold adapts to your sky and locks in after the first hits • Robust trigger mode for city light and busy scenes • Exposure control with true hardware EV where available • 5–15 frames per strike, saved in order • Gallery with best-shot filter, full-screen viewer, save & share • No account required FREE TO USE Every capture is available in full quality, with no in-app purchases, subscriptions, paywall, or feature lock. Storms don't wait. Be ready before the next one.

Screenshots

Motion Catch4 screens
Lightning Catcher3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightning Catcher at none against Motion Catch's 1. Lightning Catcher also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Motion Catch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lightning Catcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Motion Catch versus Lightning Catcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotion CatchLightning Catcher
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeeraya IntajukSlyngshot Labs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Motion Catch

One-time1
  • Unlimited photos$9.99
None

Lightning Catcher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motion Catch free?
Motion Catch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightning Catcher free?
Lightning Catcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Motion Catch or Lightning Catcher have ads?
Neither Motion Catch nor Lightning Catcher shows ads.

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