Lightning Camera vs Depthroom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightning Camera
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.
- Auto lightning detection
- Automatic photo capture
- Easy to use interface
- No photography skills required
- Weather fan tool
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ThunderCatch detects lightning and automatically takes photos when it strikes. Whether you're a weather fan or just want to capture lightning, open the app and let ThunderCatch do the rest. - Auto Lightning Detection: The app snaps a photo as soon as lightning is detected. - Easy to Use: Just tap to start, and ThunderCatch handles everything. - Simple Interface for Everyone: No photography skills needed, anyone can use it. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Depthroom
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Depthroom lets you stand out in your social media feeds by creating immersive 3D parallax motion effects from your still images. Depthroom – Terms of Use Effective: July 30, 2025 By downloading or using Depthroom, you agree to the following: You’re granted a personal, non-commercial license to use the app on your Apple device. Depthroom offers monthly and yearly subscriptions for premium features. These are billed through your Apple ID and auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. No refunds or partial credits will be issued for unused time unless required by law. All content in the app is owned by the developer and may not be copied, modified, or redistributed. The app is provided “as is” without warranties. The developer is not liable for any issues caused by the app’s use. Apple is not responsible for the app, its content, or support. For support or questions, please contact via instagram.com/depthroom.ai For more details, refer to the full Terms and Privacy Policy on https://depthroomai.web.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lightning Camera at every 2 weeks against Depthroom's every 6 weeks. Lightning Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Lightning Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Depthroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Depthroom every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightning Camera | Depthroom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 268 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sezer Iltekin | NATHANIEL FACEY |
In-app purchases
Lightning Camera
- ThunderCatch PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
- ThunderCatch PRO Annual$12.991 Year
- ThunderCatch PRO Yearly$12.991 Year
- ThunderCatch PRO Lifetime DC$19.99
- ThunderCatch Pro Lifetime$49.99
Depthroom
- Depthroom Monthly Pass$6.991 Month
- Depthroom Yearly Pass$19.991 Year
- 500 Export Credits$4.99
