Lightning Catcher
Slyngshot Labs Photo & Video iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Lightning Catcher is a free Photo & Video app for iPhone and iPad by Slyngshot Labs. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated September 18, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 24 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 18
- 2026 · v1.0.0
Screenshots
About Lightning Catcher
A lightning flash lasts milliseconds — far too fast for the shutter button. Lightning Catcher turns the problem around: the camera runs continuously, keeps the last frames in memory, and when the sky lights up, it reaches back in time and saves the moment that already happened. HOW IT WORKS • Put your phone on a tripod and point it at the storm • Arm the trigger; it adapts automatically, or optionally set a fixed sensitivity on the live energy column • The app measures the brightness of every frame — a sudden jump means lightning • Frames from before, during and after the flash are saved, and the highest-contrast frame is marked as your Best Shot FEATURES • Auto calibration: the trigger threshold adapts to your sky and locks in after the first hits • Robust trigger mode for city light and busy scenes • Exposure control with true hardware EV where available • 5–15 frames per strike, saved in order • Gallery with best-shot filter, full-screen viewer, save & share • No account required FREE TO USE Every capture is available in full quality, with no in-app purchases, subscriptions, paywall, or feature lock. Storms don't wait. Be ready before the next one.
App privacy
The developer, Slyngshot Labs, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Performance Data
- Location: Precise Location
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality, Other Purposes
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Catcher | – | Free | September 18, 2026 | |
| ThunderCam: Lightning Camera | – | Free | Sep 7, 2026 | Compare |
| Lightning Cache | – | Free | Sep 29, 2026 | Compare |
| Storm Snap | – | Free | Sep 1, 2026 | Compare |
| Drone360 | – | Free | Sep 26, 2026 | Compare |
| StrikeLog: Lightning Camera | 1.0 / 5 (2) | Free | Sep 10, 2026 | Compare |
| Motion Catch | 2.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Jun 27, 2025 | Compare |
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