Comparison

Volt vs Lightsaber Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Volt

Create realistic 3D lightning bolts for pranks, custom wallpapers, or simulated Jedi duels. This entertainment app offers fun and interactive features for users of all ages.

Highlights
  • Customizable 3D lightning bolts
  • Practical joke functionality
  • Jedi and Sith Force Lightning duels
  • Create unique phone wallpapers
  • Simulated Van der Graaf generator
  • iPhone security lock feature
Features
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Volt creates vibrant and customizable lightning bolts to play practical jokes, create awesome wallpapers and duel with Jedi Force Lightning! Ranked #1 Entertainment App in 12 countries with over five million downloads! • Play a scary prank on your friends: Set the background to a home screen picture then give your iPhone to a friend. After touching your iPhone they will ‘freak out’ - believing they have received electric shock! Try it now! • Become a Jedi: Choose your side Jedi or Sith, set up your lightning color and touch the screen to duel with Force Lightning. • Create unique wallpaper: Design your own style create stunning wallpaper for the background of your phone. Touch the screen and tap the Camera button! • Van der Graaf Generator: Simply touch your screen for exciting, 3D lightning bolts unleashed from your fingertips! • Stress relief: Is someone really annoying you? Do you need to vent some anger on your boss? Add a photo and electrocute them for instant satisfaction! • Lock your iPhone: With the security mode you can lock your iPhone be safe in the knowledge that if anyone touches your device without permission, they will get the shock of a lifetime! 5 Star Reviews: "Awesome! Literally 'Electrifying'" "This is quality!!!!!!!" "Great app to tease the kids!" App Safari - "The amazing graphics are completely front and center...realistically rendered, right down to the very last spark" APPMODO - "on the app store’s top 25 list and for good reason. This app is just simply fun!" Experience this electrifying App! Download Volt Now! Please read our Privacy Policy before downloading, which explains our data practices.

About

Lightsaber Simulator

Experience a realistic lightsaber with high-level simulation and visuals. Interact with the saber by unsheathing it, waving your phone, and touching the blade to create sparks. Enjoy a streamlined and immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic lightsaber simulation
  • Unsheath lightsaber by clicking handle
  • Waving phone controls
  • Touch blade for sparks
  • Streamlined and realistic picture
Features
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High simulation lightsaber simulation software, streamlined and realistic picture. Operation introduction: - Click the handle to make the lightsaber unsheathed; - Waving mobile phone operation; - Suddenly stop waving operation; - Touch the lightsaber blade to rub off sparks; - There are translucent buttons on the top and bottom of the right side of the screen;

Screenshots

Volt4 screens
Lightsaber Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Volt at none against Lightsaber Simulator's 5. Volt also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Lightsaber Simulator's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 65%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume 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. Lightsaber Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Volt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightsaber Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Volt's written reviews are positive against 89% of Lightsaber Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volt ships an update every 3 months, Lightsaber Simulator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Volt versus Lightsaber Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoltLightsaber Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.9K ratings)4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews88.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better2.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB142 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFirezoo Ltd长超 韩

Customer experience

Volt

All ratings3,937 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews872 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative24.1%

Lightsaber Simulator

All ratings2,394 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews552 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative5.4%

User reviews

Volt

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⚡ Fun and entertaining app
  • 🤣 Great for pranking friends
  • 💥 Customizable lightning effects
  • 🎨 Ability to change background and colors

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to hide UI elements
  • 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 📺 Limited functionality beyond pranks

Lightsaber Simulator

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and realistic lightsaber simulation
  • 🚀 Responsive and reactive gameplay
  • 💡 Variety of lightsaber customization options
  • 👍 Good sound effects and graphics
  • 👍 Portable and convenient to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
  • 💰 Some lightsaber hilts require in-app purchases
  • 📢 Frequent advertisements
  • 🔒 Concerns about camera access permissions

Bugs and requests

Volt

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons and UI elements sometimes disappear unexpectedly
  • Audio issues where sound continues playing indefinitely
  • Compatibility problems with newer device models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to apply lightning effects to device's home screen
  • Improve UI to allow for more seamless prank experience
  • Introduce more advanced lightning and electricity simulation effects

Lightsaber Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to access certain features
  • Camera integration not working properly on some devices
  • Inconsistent sound effects across different lightsaber models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more free lightsaber customization options
  • Implement a multiplayer or dueling mode
  • Improve camera integration and AR functionality
  • Reduce the number of advertisements

In-app purchases

None

Volt

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Lightsaber Simulator

One-time5
  • No Ads Pro$0.99
  • Dual-Saber 1$0.99
  • Dual-Saber 2$0.99
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  • Dual-Saber 3$0.99
  • Cross Lightsaber$0.99

Questions

Is Volt free?
Volt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightsaber Simulator free?
Lightsaber Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Volt or Lightsaber Simulator?
Lightsaber Simulator is rated higher. Volt averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Lightsaber Simulator averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Volt or Lightsaber Simulator have ads?
Lightsaber Simulator shows ads; Volt does not.
Which is updated more often, Volt or Lightsaber Simulator?
Volt ships an update every 3 months, and Lightsaber Simulator every 4 weeks. Most recently, Volt was updated on September 29, 2026 and Lightsaber Simulator on September 10, 2026.

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