Lightning Vault
Kirill Khanzhinov Photo & Video iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Lightning Vault is a paid Photo & Video app for iPhone and iPad by Kirill Khanzhinov. Requires iOS 18.6. Updated March 29, 2026.
- Price
- 14.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 13 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Mar 29
- 2026 · v1.1
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About Lightning Vault
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.
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated March 29, 2026
Improved lightning detection for distant strikes and reduced false triggers caused by camera movement or indoor lighting.
App privacy
The developer, Kirill Khanzhinov, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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