# Lighter vs Connecting Through Questions

The clearest difference is rating: Connecting Through Questions at 5.0 against Lighter's 4.5. Connecting Through Questions also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Lighter's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 6). 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. Connecting Through Questions asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connecting Through Questions 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Connecting Through Questions every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Connecting Through Questions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connecting-through-questions/id1436361434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Jay Schultz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436361433) |

## 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


### Connecting Through Questions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connecting-through-questions/id1436361434)

This app provides a structured set of questions designed to foster deeper connections between individuals. It utilizes a proven protocol for mutual self-disclosure, helping users build stronger relationships by sharing personal information at a comfortable pace.

**Highlights:** Facilitates mutual self-disclosure, Accelerates deepening connections, Based on 'fast friends' protocol, Proven method for building relationships, Helps start relationships slow and reciprocal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Is Connecting Through Questions free?

Connecting Through Questions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Connecting Through Questions?

Connecting Through Questions is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Connecting Through Questions averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Connecting Through Questions have ads?

Lighter shows ads; Connecting Through Questions does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Connecting Through Questions?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Connecting Through Questions every 26 months. Most recently, Lighter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Connecting Through Questions 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.*