Lightning Camera vs TinyVid
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/
TinyVid
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TinyVid turns your iPhone’s notch into a playful instant camera. Pull down from the top of the screen to open a tiny camera viewfinder, snap a moment, and watch it print out like a little polaroid. Your photos are collected in a clean, colorful gallery designed to feel fun, simple, and different from a regular camera app. TinyVid is made for quick memories, tiny moments, and a bit of magic every time you take a photo. Features: • Unique notch-based camera interaction • Instant polaroid-style photo animation • Clean photo grid for your captured moments • Simple controls for flash and camera switching • Optional saving to your Photos library • Playful, minimal design made for iPhone TinyVid is a small camera with a big personality. Terms of Use(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Lightning Camera at 3 against TinyVid's 1. Lightning Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 TinyVid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, TinyVid every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightning Camera | TinyVid |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sezer Iltekin | Ozgun Sandal |
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
TinyVid
- TinyVid Pro$2.991 Month
