# Lightning Camera vs Shopfront Studio

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Camera at none against Shopfront Studio's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Shopfront Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Shopfront Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Camera | Shopfront Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sezer Iltekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658372419) | [Tamer Yalcin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350757819) |

## 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 |


### Shopfront Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopfront-studio/id6797473492)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Haftalık 5 Video | $13.99 | per 7 days |
| Aylık 20 Video | $49.99 | per month |
| 5 Video Kredisi | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Camera free?

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

### Is Shopfront Studio free?

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

### Do Lightning Camera or Shopfront Studio have ads?

Shopfront Studio shows ads; Lightning Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Camera or Shopfront Studio?

Lightning Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shopfront Studio weekly. Most recently, Lightning Camera was updated on October 11, 2026 and Shopfront Studio on October 1, 2026.

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