# Projector Screen Simulator vs LightSaber

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightSaber at 69% against Projector Screen Simulator's 5%. LightSaber also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 18 months). Projector Screen Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LightSaber sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Projector Screen Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

LightSaber holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightSaber has 7.2K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Projector Screen Simulator's written reviews are positive against 69% of LightSaber's.

Projector Screen Simulator ships an update every 18 months, LightSaber every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Projector Screen Simulator | LightSaber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/projector-screen-simulator/id1071199565/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightsaberlaser-gun-simulator/id6472888753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.2% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 157 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mariya Ivanova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030352589) | [SimuLuxe Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718054939) |

## What reviewers say

### Projector Screen Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/projector-screen-simulator/id1071199565)

This app simulates a projector for entertainment, allowing you to display photos and selfies on a virtual screen. It's a joke app designed for fun and pranks, letting you pretend to be a film director or put friends on the big screen.

**Highlights:** Photo and selfie projection, Virtual movie screen, Joke and prank functionality, Different patterns for photos, Simulated film director experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great (rare positive)
- 👍 Very good recommend (rare positive)
- 👍 Really good app (rare positive)
- 👍 Terrific app (rare positive)
- 👍 It projects on my wall (rare positive)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App is a scam
- 👎 Does not work
- 👎 Fake projector
- 👎 Time waste
- 👎 Does not project on real wall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- App freezes
- App does not function as expected
- App does not project on wall
- App shows picture on screen instead of wall

**Requested features**

- App name less confusing
- Real projector functionality


### LightSaber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightsaberlaser-gun-simulator/id6472888753)

Experience realistic laser saber duels with authentic sounds and customizable options. Add humor to any situation with a collection of funny and classic sound effects. This app offers a variety of simulated experiences for entertainment and playful fun.

**Highlights:** Realistic laser saber simulator, Authentic sounds and customizable options, Epic duels with friends, Collection of funny sound effects, Prank sound library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fantastic Simulators | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Fantastic Simulators | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fantastic Simulators | $5.99 | per month |
| Fantastic Simulators | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Fantastic Simulators | $9.99 | per month |
| Fantastic Simulators | $12.99 | per month |
| Fantastic Simulators | $21.99 | per year |
| Fantastic Simulators | $24.99 | per year |
| Fantastic Simulators | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 🤩 Realistic effects
- 😂 Great for pranking
- 💡 Interesting features like guns and lightsabers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked behind subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🙄 Clickbait advertising
- 🤬 Forced to pay to use

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription screen cannot be closed
- Lightsabers and guns don't work as advertised
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Soundboard feature is broken
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more weapons like shotguns, grenades, and explosives
- Improve sound effects and make them more realistic
- Allow users to customize their own lightsabers and guns
- Implement a free version with limited features
- Add more game modes and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Projector Screen Simulator free?

Projector Screen Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LightSaber free?

LightSaber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Projector Screen Simulator or LightSaber?

LightSaber is rated higher. Projector Screen Simulator averages 1.4 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while LightSaber averages 4.6 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Projector Screen Simulator or LightSaber have ads?

Both Projector Screen Simulator and LightSaber show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Projector Screen Simulator or LightSaber?

Projector Screen Simulator ships an update every 18 months, and LightSaber every 6 days. Most recently, Projector Screen Simulator was updated on October 16, 2026 and LightSaber on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*