Storm Snap

Automatic lightning capture

Free · In‑App Purchases

Catch lightning before it fades. StormSnap watches the live camera stream and saves the best buffered frames directly to Photos. 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

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StormSnap 1.1 improves lightning capture with automatic 5-frame burst saving from the live video buffer. New in this update: - Automatically saves the best 5 buffered lightning frames directly to Photos - Skips Strike Replay when automatic burst saving is enabled - Free tier now includes 20 saved lightning events instead of counting individual photos - Location metadata, sound feedback, and automatic burst saving are enabled by default - Sound feedback now uses a camera-click sound - Updated onboarding, help, paywall, and version history for the new capture flow

Version 1.1

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    Information

    Seller
    • Sylvain Lafrance
    Size
    • 3.1 MB
    Category
    • Photo & Video
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.5 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.5 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 26.5 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    • © 2026, Sylvain Lafrance
  • Privacy Policy

    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Some in-app purchases and subscriptions may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled. Learn More

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