# Lightning Camera vs Capsy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Capsy at 100% against Lightning Camera's 50%. Capsy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Lightning Camera's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Capsy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Capsy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Camera has 38 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Lightning Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of Capsy's.

Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Capsy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Camera | Capsy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsy/id6747393325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) | [Brooke Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821222129) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Capsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsy/id6747393325)

Create hidden photo collections with friends that are only revealed when the group unlocks them together. This app keeps your memories private until the shared reveal, perfect for documenting group experiences.

**Highlights:** Blind photo collections, Group unlocking mechanism, In-app photo storage, Private sharing, Memory documentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Camera free?

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

### Is Capsy free?

Capsy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Camera or Capsy?

Capsy is rated higher. Lightning Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Capsy averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Lightning Camera or Capsy have ads?

Neither Lightning Camera nor Capsy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Camera or Capsy?

Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Capsy every 10 days. Most recently, Lightning Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Capsy on July 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*