# Lighter vs Night Light

Lighter and Night Light both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Lighter's written reviews are positive against 5% of Night Light's. Lighter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (774 vs 160). Night Light's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lighter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Night Light sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Lighter against 4.3 for Night Light. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 774 and 160 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Lighter's written reviews are positive against 5% of Night Light's.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Night Light every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Night Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews)** | [4.3 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-lamp-with-ai/id1035596553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 160 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 4.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Creative Workshop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453641876) |

## 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


### Night Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-lamp-with-ai/id1035596553)

Create a calming nighttime atmosphere with a variety of light options and soothing background music. Features include customizable light styles, a convenient timer, and AI-generated melodies for personalized relaxation.

**Highlights:** Diverse night light styles, Customizable timer, Cozy background music, AI melody generation, Multiple light themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soft light for meditation | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Soft light for meditation | $9.99 | per month |
| Night Lamp PREMIUM - 1 month | $10.99 | per month |
| Night Lamp Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Night Lamp Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 3 months subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 2 months subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Is Night Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Night Light?

Lighter is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Night Light averages 4.3 from 160 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Night Light have ads?

Night Light shows ads; Lighter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Night Light?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Night Light every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lighter was updated on September 23, 2026 and Night Light on September 25, 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.*