# Volt vs Akinator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Volt at none against Akinator's 10. Volt also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Akinator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (423K vs 3.9K). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Akinator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Volt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Akinator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Akinator has 423K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Volt's written reviews are positive against 81% of Akinator's.

Volt ships an update every 3 months, Akinator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volt | Akinator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volt-3d-lightning/id349953604/reviews) | **[4.6 (423K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator/id933135994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **423K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 56 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Firezoo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/349920710) | [Elokence](https://appshunter.io/developer/484090404) |

## What reviewers say

### Volt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volt-3d-lightning/id349953604)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Akinator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator/id933135994)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app guesses characters, movies, animals, or objects you're thinking of by asking a series of questions. Challenge the genie, compete on leaderboards, and collect awards by guessing obscure characters. Play daily challenges and track your achievements.

**Highlights:** Guesses characters, movies, animals, and objects, Asks a series of questions, Collects Aki Awards, Daily challenges, Leaderboards and Hall of Fame, User accounts for achievements, Supports 17 languages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The supercharged potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11,250 Geniz | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 15 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Geniz (7,500 FREE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Geniz (16,250 FREE) | $2.99 | one-time |
| The PREMIUM potion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 40 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Geniz (35,000 FREE) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 115,000 Geniz (58,750 FREE) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 65 credits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Impressive AI that can guess almost anything
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Ability to customize the genie
- 🔒 Child safety mode available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Repetitive questions
- 🤯 Creepy/invasive feeling of the AI
- 🔍 Difficulty in outsmarting the genie

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress and medals for no apparent reason
- Inconsistent behavior when guessing characters
- Inappropriate questions for child users

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for the genie
- Improve the reward system for guessing rare characters
- Implement a mode with infinite questions
- Add the ability to search for characters before playing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Volt free?

Volt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Akinator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Volt or Akinator?

Akinator is rated higher. Volt averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Akinator averages 4.6 from 423K ratings.

### Do Volt or Akinator have ads?

Akinator shows ads; Volt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Volt or Akinator?

Volt ships an update every 3 months, and Akinator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Volt was updated on September 29, 2026 and Akinator on September 30, 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.*