# Lighter vs Drink Beer Phone Joke

The clearest difference is rating: Lighter at 4.5 against Drink Beer Phone Joke's 2.9. Lighter also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 23) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). Drink Beer Phone Joke's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Drink Beer Phone Joke asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lighter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 1K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 47% and 47% positive.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Drink Beer Phone Joke every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Drink Beer Phone Joke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews)** | [2.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drink-beer-phone-joke/id1001939205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Denis Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/874250666) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Drink Beer Phone Joke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drink-beer-phone-joke/id1001939205)

This joke app simulates drinking beer from your phone. It features realistic animations and different beer types, allowing you to pretend to drink by tilting your device. It's intended for entertainment and does not promote alcohol consumption.

**Highlights:** Simulated beer drinking, Realistic animations, Different beer types, Tilt-to-drink mechanic, Joke app for entertainment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Is Drink Beer Phone Joke free?

Drink Beer Phone Joke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Drink Beer Phone Joke?

Lighter is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Drink Beer Phone Joke averages 2.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Drink Beer Phone Joke have ads?

Lighter shows ads; Drink Beer Phone Joke does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Drink Beer Phone Joke?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Drink Beer Phone Joke every 13 months. Most recently, Lighter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drink Beer Phone Joke on October 24, 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.*