# Lighter vs Ringing Bell

The clearest difference is rating: Lighter at 4.4 against Ringing Bell's 3.3. Lighter also leads on ratings volume (774 vs 10) and review sentiment (47% vs 27%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lighter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ringing Bell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lighter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 774 ratings behind it against 10, 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 27% of Ringing Bell's.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Ringing Bell every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Ringing Bell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews)** | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringing-bell/id1312665671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 27.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Nasuf OZGUR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346113256) |

## 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


### Ringing Bell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringing-bell/id1312665671)

Simulate various bell sounds by shaking your phone. Choose from a wide selection of bells for different occasions, from doorbells to church bells, and have fun with unique sound effects.

**Highlights:** Shake to ring bell, Variety of bell sounds, Hand bell, Door bell, Service bell, Christmas bell, Church bell

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Is Ringing Bell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Ringing Bell?

Lighter is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Ringing Bell averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Ringing Bell have ads?

Neither Lighter nor Ringing Bell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Ringing Bell?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Ringing Bell every 3 months. Most recently, Lighter was updated on October 7, 2026 and Ringing Bell on October 11, 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.*