# Appvent vs Lighter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Appvent at 85% against Lighter's 47%. Appvent also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Lighter's advantage is ratings volume (774 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lighter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Appvent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Appvent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 774 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Appvent's written reviews are positive against 47% of Lighter's.

Appvent ships an update every 6 months, Lighter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Appvent | Lighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appvent/id478874400/reviews)** | [4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **774** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 47.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [d-SIRE GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/478874403) | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) |

## What reviewers say

### Appvent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appvent/id478874400)

Simulate a candle flame on your device, controllable by gestures like snapping fingers or blowing. Enhance the ambiance with background music, including romantic piano tunes or your own playlists. Share the romantic experience with friends.

**Highlights:** Gesture-controlled candle lighting and extinguishing, Finger snap to light, Blow out the flame, Background music playback, Device rotation mimics flame movement, Sharing functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628)

Experience the most realistic virtual lighter. Customize flame colors, personalize your device with photos, and enjoy interactive features like motion-sensitive flames and concert modes. Perfect for adding ambiance to any occasion.

**Highlights:** Personalize with photos and skins, Motion-sensitive flame, Concert Mode with music sync, Adjustable flame intensity, Interactive lid control, Candle mode for romantic settings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lighter Full Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Lighter Full Version Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Version Full Lighter | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🎉 Awesome lighter
- 💫 Impressive visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Purchased upgrades not working as intended
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More lighter styles and customization options
- Ability to control flame intensity
- Integrate with camera/flashlight


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Appvent free?

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

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Appvent or Lighter?

Appvent is rated higher. Appvent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Lighter averages 4.4 from 774 ratings.

### Do Appvent or Lighter have ads?

Neither Appvent nor Lighter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Appvent or Lighter?

Appvent ships an update every 6 months, and Lighter every 4 months. Most recently, Appvent was updated on September 27, 2026 and Lighter on October 12, 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.*