Comparison

StrikeLog vs Storm Snap

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

Head to head
About

StrikeLog

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
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A smart camera app that automatically detects and captures lightning, with no perfect timing required. Simply point your camera at the sky. StrikeLog detects lightning flashes in real time and captures the moment instantly as a photo or short video, so you do not have to press the shutter at exactly the right second. Key Features: • Automatic lightning detection • Real-time flash detection with instant capture • Capture high-quality photos or short videos • Lightning forecast tools to help you plan ahead • Simple camera interface for storms, night skies, and fast flashes Built for storm chasers, weather watchers, photographers, and anyone who wants a better chance of catching lightning on camera. Privacy Policy: https://iphonetelavivi.co.il/_LegoTech/strikelog/privacy.php Terms of Use: https://iphonetelavivi.co.il/_LegoTech/strikelog/terms.php

About

Storm Snap

Features
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StormSnap helps you photograph lightning by watching the live camera preview and detecting sudden flashes on device. Stabilize your iPhone, point it toward the storm, choose a sensitivity level, and tap Start Capturing. When StormSnap detects a lightning flash, it opens Strike Replay so you can review candidate frames and save the best one to Photos. Features: • Live camera preview • On-device lightning flash detection • Strike Replay with candidate frame selection • Tap-to-focus target • Pinch to zoom • Focus and exposure controls • High-quality photo saving • Battery-friendly mode • Optional location metadata • Privacy-first local processing Free users can save up to 20 successful lightning captures. StormSnap Pro unlocks unlimited saves and advanced features with one lifetime purchase. No ads. No subscriptions. Unlock StormSnap once and keep it forever. Safety notice: Photograph storms only from a safe location. Stay indoors or inside a suitable vehicle during lightning. StormSnap does not provide weather or safety warnings. Privacy policy: https://sylvainlafrance.dev/stormsnap/#legal Terms of use: https://sylvainlafrance.dev/stormsnap/#legal

Screenshots

StrikeLog4 screens
Storm Snap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StrikeLog at 16.6 against Storm Snap's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. StrikeLog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Storm Snap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StrikeLog ships an update fortnightly, Storm Snap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StrikeLog versus Storm Snap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrikeLogStorm Snap
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiPhoneTelAviviSylvain Lafrance

In-app purchases

4 purchases

StrikeLog

Subscriptions4
  • Storm Pass$2.997 Days
  • Storm Hero Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Season7 Days trial$29.993 Months
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  • 4 Seasons7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Storm Snap

One-time1
  • Strom Snap - Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is StrikeLog free?
StrikeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Storm Snap free?
Storm Snap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StrikeLog or Storm Snap have ads?
Neither StrikeLog nor Storm Snap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StrikeLog or Storm Snap?
StrikeLog ships an update fortnightly, and Storm Snap every 2 weeks. Most recently, StrikeLog was updated on September 17, 2026 and Storm Snap on September 6, 2026.

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