# Lightning Camera vs Phova

Lightning Camera and Phova are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Lightning Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Phova sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Phova weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Camera | Phova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) | [LEVENT ALI BALI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821837788) |

## 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 |


### Phova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phova/id6762185198)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Studio Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Camera free?

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

### Is Phova free?

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

### Do Lightning Camera or Phova have ads?

Neither Lightning Camera nor Phova shows ads.

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

Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phova weekly. Most recently, Lightning Camera was updated on October 11, 2026 and Phova on September 27, 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.*