# Lightning Camera vs MacroShader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MacroShader at 100% against Lightning Camera's 50%. MacroShader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Lightning Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (38 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

MacroShader 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 1, 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 MacroShader's.

Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, MacroShader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Camera | MacroShader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macroshader/id6751045993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) | [AstroShader Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655754202) |

## 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 |


### MacroShader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macroshader/id6751045993)

Capture stunning close-up images with advanced manual camera controls and specialized processing. Features include focus peaking, RAW saving, and a unique focus shutter for precise macro shots.

**Highlights:** Focus shutter, Focus peaking, Manual camera controls, Save in RAW, Customized image processing

**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 MacroShader free?

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

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

MacroShader is rated higher. Lightning Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while MacroShader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lightning Camera or MacroShader have ads?

Neither Lightning Camera nor MacroShader shows ads.

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

Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and MacroShader every 4 months. Most recently, Lightning Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and MacroShader on September 1, 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.*