# Lighter vs Radio Hatteras Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radio Hatteras Player at 100% against Lighter's 47%. Radio Hatteras Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Lighter's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 22) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). On price 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. Radio Hatteras Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Radio Hatteras Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 1K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Lighter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Radio Hatteras Player's.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Radio Hatteras Player every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Radio Hatteras Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-hatteras-player/id1099859036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 21 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Radio Hatteras, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099859035) |

## 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


### Radio Hatteras Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-hatteras-player/id1099859036)

Listen to a non-profit community radio station serving Hatteras Island. Broadcasts a mix of music and community announcements, with a focus on emergency information. Supports the local community through volunteer efforts.

**Highlights:** Live radio broadcasts, Community service announcements, Emergency information, Music variety, Volunteer-run service

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Is Radio Hatteras Player free?

Radio Hatteras Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Radio Hatteras Player?

Radio Hatteras Player is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Radio Hatteras Player averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Radio Hatteras Player have ads?

Lighter shows ads; Radio Hatteras Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Radio Hatteras Player?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Radio Hatteras Player every 14 months. Most recently, Lighter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Radio Hatteras Player on November 2, 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.*