# Lighter vs Cressi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lighter at 47% against Cressi's 4%. Lighter also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (774 vs 7). Cressi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Lighter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 774 ratings behind it against 7, 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 4% of Cressi's.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Cressi every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Cressi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews)** | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cressi/id1435906991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 4.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Cressi Sub s.p.a](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271059602) |

## 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


### Cressi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cressi/id1435906991)

Track your dive data directly from your compatible watch to your smartphone. Analyze dive statistics, including average depth, temperature, and decompression stops. View charts and identify up to four different dive types.

**Highlights:** View recorded dive data, Bluetooth synchronization, Analyze dive charts, Identify dive types, Statistical data tracking, Average depth and temperature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Is Cressi free?

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

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

Lighter is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Cressi averages 2.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Cressi have ads?

Neither Lighter nor Cressi shows ads.

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

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Cressi every 8 months. Most recently, Lighter was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cressi on October 8, 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.*