# Lightning Camera vs StrikeLog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Camera at 50% against StrikeLog's 0%. Lightning Camera also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (38 vs 2). 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 StrikeLog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightning Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Camera has 38 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of StrikeLog's.

Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, StrikeLog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Camera | StrikeLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-camera-thundercatch/id6736884627/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikelog-lightning-camera/id6760960704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) | [iPhoneTelAvivi](https://appshunter.io/developer/494543342) |

## 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 |


### StrikeLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikelog-lightning-camera/id6760960704)

This smart camera app automatically detects and captures lightning flashes in real-time, saving them as photos or short videos. It features a simple interface and tools to help you plan for storm photography.

**Highlights:** Automatic lightning detection, Real-time flash capture, Photo and video capture, Lightning forecast tools, Simple storm camera interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storm Pass | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Storm Hero Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Season | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 4 Seasons | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Camera free?

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

### Is StrikeLog free?

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

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

Lightning Camera is rated higher. Lightning Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while StrikeLog averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightning Camera or StrikeLog have ads?

Neither Lightning Camera nor StrikeLog shows ads.

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

Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and StrikeLog fortnightly. Most recently, Lightning Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and StrikeLog on September 17, 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.*