Candle App vs Lighter Flame Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Candle App
Create the perfect ambiance with a realistic virtual candle. Enjoy a calming visual experience without the need for a real flame.
- Realistic candle flame
- Atmosphere creation
- Calming visual experience
- Virtual lighting
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Candle App that would help to create right atmosphere for you.
Lighter Flame Simulator
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Flip the lid, strike the wheel, and watch the flame move with your phone. Lighter Flame Simulator brings a virtual lighter to your iPhone and iPad, with responsive flame physics, mechanical sounds, and custom designs. FEEL EVERY FLICK Open and close the lid, throw sparks from the flint wheel, and tilt your device to watch the flame sway. Synchronized sound and supported haptic feedback make each interaction satisfying. MAKE IT YOURS Use your own photos for the lighter texture and background, or choose from built-in lava, metal, neon, and playful designs. Adjust flame colors, size, glow, shadows, and lighter shape. Save your creations in My Themes. A LIGHT FOR THE MOMENT Raise a virtual flame at a concert, add a little glow to a party, or enjoy a quick fidget break. Control the flashlight separately on supported devices. DISCOVER COMMUNITY DESIGNS Browse themes from other creators, download new looks, and like your favorites. Publish your own design with a creator name to share it with the community. YOUR FLAME, CENTER STAGE Hide the controls for a clear view of your lighter. Preview your Studio design while opening, lighting, and closing it. A simulated flame for entertainment. No real fire.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lighter Flame Simulator at every 3 weeks against Candle App's every 30 months. Candle App's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Candle App ships an update every 30 months, Lighter Flame Simulator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candle App | Lighter Flame Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrey Kiselev | Pawel Janeczek |
In-app purchases
Candle App
No in-app purchases
Lighter Flame Simulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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