Comparison

Lightning Vault vs ProCam MK II

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lightning Vault

Features
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Lightning Vault is a professional camera tool designed to capture lightning with precision and reliability. How it works: The camera continuously analyzes real-time brightness changes When a lightning flash is detected, the app instantly captures: •25 frames before the flash •10 frames after the flash Review the full burst and save the best frame to your Photos library All processing happens entirely on-device, in real timeLightning strikes are instantaneous and impossible to predict. Lightning Vault continuously buffers frames and automatically preserves the moments before and after a lightning flash - ensuring you never miss the decisive shot. Key features: •Intelligent real-time lightning detection •Pre- and post-flash frame buffering •High-performance capture at 1080p, 60 fps •Optimized for extreme brightness transitions Designed for real storm conditions Lightning Vault is built for photographers, storm chasers, and serious enthusiasts who demand speed, accuracy, and control. The app prioritizes lightning visibility over general scene brightness to ensure reliable detection and clean captures during storms. Best results are achieved during dusk, nighttime, and active storm conditions. No subscriptions, no ads, no accounts.

About

ProCam MK II

This advanced camera application offers professional-level manual controls and RAW capture for iPhone users. It features an intuitive, one-handed design and a streamlined capture pipeline for enhanced performance and responsiveness.

Highlights
  • Manual camera controls
  • RAW image capture
  • One-handed operation
  • Intuitive design
  • Enhanced performance
  • Liquid Glass design
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ProCam has been pushing the limits of iPhone photography for 15 years. With ProCam MK II, we’re taking our biggest leap yet. It’s not only our most capable camera app ever, it’s also our most intuitive. We reimagined every part of the experience for the way people use their iPhone today. Designed from the ground up for effortless one-handed operation and crafted with a stunning Liquid Glass design, ProCam MK II feels as good as it looks. Under the hood, we’ve rebuilt our entire capture pipeline to maximize performance, making every interaction faster, smoother, and more responsive. To make ProCam MK II accessible to as many people as possible, we’ve made it a one-time purchase—no subscriptions, no in-app purchases!

Screenshots

Lightning Vault3 screens
ProCam MK II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProCam MK II at every 3 days against Lightning Vault's every 3 months. Lightning Vault's advantage is price ($14.99 vs $19.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Lightning Vault costs $14.99 and ProCam MK II $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightning Vault ships an update every 3 months, ProCam MK II every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lightning Vault versus ProCam MK II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightning VaultProCam MK II
Price$14.99 — better$19.99
Rating—4.3 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—33 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirill KhanzhinovTinkerworks Apps

In-app purchases

None

Lightning Vault

No in-app purchases

None

ProCam MK II

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightning Vault free?
Lightning Vault costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProCam MK II free?
ProCam MK II costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightning Vault or ProCam MK II have ads?
Neither Lightning Vault nor ProCam MK II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightning Vault or ProCam MK II?
Lightning Vault ships an update every 3 months, and ProCam MK II every 3 days. Most recently, Lightning Vault was updated on November 8, 2026 and ProCam MK II on November 10, 2026.

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