Comparison

Lightghost vs Draw something AR

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

Head to head
About

Lightghost

Create augmented reality drawings in the air using a flashlight. Share your light art through various social platforms or send it as a personal video message. Explore games and import photos to enhance your light painting creations.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality light drawing
  • Share videos via social media
  • Light drawing games
  • Import photographs for enhanced videos
  • Customizable colors and brushes
  • Send video messages
Features
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Lightghost is an augmented reality application that lets you create drawings in the air with a flashlight and then share those #lightghost videos through social media, email, text, etc. Play light drawing games, trace drawings or import photographs to make extra stunning light painting videos. Change colors or brushes. Send your friends a message as a selfie Lightghost video and see how they react. Give it a try. It is free to download and has an in app purchase bundle with extra features.

About

Draw something AR

Easily create unique photos and videos with augmented reality effects like rain, snow, or fireworks. Personalize your look with custom masks and real-time edits. Share your creations on social media.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality photo and video creation
  • Customizable masks and effects
  • Real-time editing
  • Social media sharing
  • TrueDepth face tracking for masks
  • Weather and fireworks effects
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Use CamPainter - for easily creation unusual photos and videos using augmented reality. Make it rain or snowfall?! Launch fireworks in your room?! Make fun of your friends, or confess your love to your soulmate?! Download CamPainter and check what else your imagination is enough for! Using light lines and other effects, you will make your photos and videos unique and unrepeatable. If your device supports the TrueDepth function, you will be able to create your own personal masks. Putting on glasses, replacing pupils, adding someone's ears is a matter of a few seconds. Edit masks in real time. Create unique videos and photos and share them on social networks using our #CamPainter tag. Note: - Active usage of augmented reality may affect battery consumption and device heating. Epilepsy Warning: If you have ever had an epileptic seizure, please consult your doctor before using the app. Flashing images can cause an attack, even if this has not happened before. If you show any symptoms (for example: dizziness, vision disorder, tremor of the hands or feet, facial muscle contractions), stop using the app immediately and consult a doctor. To reduce the risk of epileptic seizures, use the app in a well-lit room, do not play in a sleepy or tired state. The application has paid digital content. Subscription gives: - User access to all effects in the application that can be used in augmented reality; - Full access to stickers to create your own unique mask in augmented reality (if the device supports TrueDepth); - Remove watermark from captured videos and photos; - Removing all ads from the application; Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your iTunes will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/chizhov-privacy-policy/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/chizhov-terms-of-use/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Lightghost4 screens
Draw something AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Draw something AR at 4.4 against Lightghost's 3.3. Draw something AR also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and ratings volume (59 vs 12). Lightghost's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lightghost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Draw something AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Draw something AR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Lightghost's written reviews are positive against 100% of Draw something AR's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lightghost versus Draw something AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightghostDraw something AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12 ratings)4.4 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1259 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINLIGHTNING LLCNikita Chizhov

Customer experience

Lightghost

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Draw something AR

All ratings59 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lightghost

One-time1
  • Light Ghost Drawing Bundle$1.99
2 purchases

Draw something AR

Subscriptions2
  • CamPainter - AR Draw Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • CamPainter - Paint in AR3 Days trial$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Lightghost free?
Lightghost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw something AR free?
Draw something AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lightghost or Draw something AR?
Draw something AR is rated higher. Lightghost averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Draw something AR averages 4.4 from 59 ratings.
Do Lightghost or Draw something AR have ads?
Draw something AR shows ads; Lightghost does not.

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