Motion Catch vs Lightning Catcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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 ā showing the moment just before and after it happens.
Lightning Catcher
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A lightning flash lasts milliseconds ā 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 ā 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 ⢠5ā15 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Motion Catch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lightning Catcher asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Motion Catch | Lightning Catcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | ā |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teeraya Intajuk | Slyngshot Labs |
In-app purchases
Motion Catch
- Unlimited photos$9.99
Lightning Catcher
No in-app purchases
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