# Cricket Sounds vs Lighter Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lighter Pro at 72% against Cricket Sounds's 29%. Lighter Pro also leads on rating (2.4 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Cricket Sounds's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 29 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Cricket Sounds costs $0.99 and Lighter Pro $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lighter Pro holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter Pro has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Cricket Sounds's written reviews are positive against 72% of Lighter Pro's.

Cricket Sounds ships an update every 9 months, Lighter Pro every 29 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cricket Sounds | Lighter Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cricket-sounds/id333246310/reviews) | **[2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter-pro/id556926961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 21 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arsosa Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209042440) | [Matt Badley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545227768) |

## What reviewers say

### Cricket Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cricket-sounds/id333246310)

Discover a diverse collection of high-quality cricket sounds from around the globe. This app offers a simple interface for pranking friends, educational use, or simply enjoying the unique chirps of these insects. Features include looping, random playback, and a timer for custom sound experiences.

**Highlights:** High-quality cricket sound collection, Loop sound endlessly, Random sound playback, Timer for scheduled sound playback, Easy-to-use interface, Educational purposes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lighter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter-pro/id556926961)

Simulate a realistic virtual lighter with animated flames and authentic sound effects. Customize flame colors and backgrounds, including over 200 country flags. Enjoy a clutter-free, ad-free experience with intuitive touch gestures.

**Highlights:** Realistic animated flame effect, Customizable flame color and background, Authentic sound effects, Intuitive touch gestures, No ads or popups, Works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cricket Sounds free?

Cricket Sounds costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lighter Pro free?

Lighter Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cricket Sounds or Lighter Pro?

Lighter Pro is rated higher. Cricket Sounds averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lighter Pro averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Cricket Sounds or Lighter Pro have ads?

Neither Cricket Sounds nor Lighter Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cricket Sounds or Lighter Pro?

Cricket Sounds ships an update every 9 months, and Lighter Pro every 29 months. Most recently, Cricket Sounds was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lighter Pro on November 1, 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.*