Comparison

QuickBurst vs ThunderCam

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

Head to head
About

QuickBurst

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Catch the shot you'd normally miss. QuickBurst fires off rapid photo bursts and hands-free timed captures, then helps you cull the pile down to the keepers, so every fast-moving moment ends with one great frame. Prop your phone up, walk into the shot, and let QuickBurst do the shooting. Whether you're fitting the whole group in the frame, shooting your own content solo, or traveling with nobody around to hold the camera, you'll come away with the frame you actually wanted. WHY QUICKBURST • Rapid burst capture: shoot a fast sequence and never miss the right expression • Hands-free self-timer: set it, step back, and let the camera fire on its own • Interval mode: schedule shots seconds or minutes apart for tripod and timelapse-style sessions • Smart focus & tracking: double-tap to lock focus on your subject and keep it sharp • Burst, cull, keep the best: review each session and rate your favorites fast • Built-in gallery with star ratings: organize sessions and surface your top picks • Full native quality: HDR, RAW and full resolution, matching the stock camera • Optional location tagging: stamp GPS into your photos when you want it (off by default) • Saves straight to your photo library MADE FOR EVERY SHOT YOU'RE IN Group photos where everyone looks good. Solo shoots when there's nobody to hold the camera. Travel shots you'd otherwise have to ask a stranger for. QuickBurst is built for everything a single tap can't catch. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos stay on your device and in your photo library. Location tagging is fully optional and off until you turn it on. FREE TO TRY QuickBurst is free to use. PRO unlocks larger bursts and RAW capture, as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Download QuickBurst and stop missing the shot. Terms of Service: https://quickburst.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://quickburst.app/privacy-policy/

About

ThunderCam

Features
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Point your iPhone at the storm — ThunderCam does the rest. The camera analyses every frame in real time and saves a photo series the instant lightning flashes. No timing, no reflexes, no luck — mount the phone, press start, and watch the sky. WHY THUNDERCAM • Real-time flash detection at up to 120 fps • A photo series around every strike — frames before and after the flash, so the bolt is on the picture, not just the glow • Storm mode: exposure adapts to day and night automatically, or set ISO and shutter manually • Tinder-style triage: swipe through the catches — right to keep, left to drop; keepers land in your photo library • Motion filter: nothing is saved while you're still adjusting the phone • Catch alert: a sound and a tap the moment a strike is saved • Screen dim mode for long night sessions YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS ThunderCam is fully offline. No account, no sign-up, no analytics, no ads — the App Store privacy label says "Data Not Collected" because there is nothing to collect. Photos go straight to your own photo library. FREE & PREMIUM The free version is fully usable: full-quality detection at up to 120 fps, 30 photo series a day, Auto mode, a small watermark on saved photos. A single one-time purchase (no subscription) unlocks Premium forever: no watermark, Manual mode, unlimited series. Lightning is dangerous — always shoot from a safe, sheltered location.

Screenshots

QuickBurst4 screens
ThunderCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThunderCam at every 3 days against QuickBurst's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. QuickBurst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ThunderCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickBurst ships an update weekly, ThunderCam every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
QuickBurst versus ThunderCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickBurstThunderCam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIANA CRISTINA STOICASARGAS AGENCY OU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QuickBurst

Subscriptions2
  • QuickBurst PRO Weekly$2.997 Days
  • QuickBurst PRO Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • QuickBurst PRO Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

ThunderCam

One-time1
  • ThunderCam Premium$4.99

Questions

Is QuickBurst free?
QuickBurst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThunderCam free?
ThunderCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuickBurst or ThunderCam have ads?
Neither QuickBurst nor ThunderCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickBurst or ThunderCam?
QuickBurst ships an update weekly, and ThunderCam every 3 days. Most recently, QuickBurst was updated on October 7, 2026 and ThunderCam on September 21, 2026.

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