# Lightning Camera vs TinyVid

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Camera | TinyVid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **38** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) | [Ozgun Sandal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598918261) |

## 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 |


### TinyVid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyvid/id6759523512)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TinyVid Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Camera free?

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

### Is TinyVid free?

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

### Do Lightning Camera or TinyVid have ads?

Neither Lightning Camera nor TinyVid shows ads.

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

Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and TinyVid every 10 days. Most recently, Lightning Camera was updated on October 7, 2026 and TinyVid on October 1, 2026.

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