# Lighter vs Mackie SRM

The clearest difference is rating: Lighter at 4.4 against Mackie SRM's 3.0. Lighter also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 13%) and ratings volume (774 vs 9). Mackie SRM'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. Mackie SRM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lighter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 774 ratings behind it against 9, 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 13% of Mackie SRM's.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Mackie SRM every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Mackie SRM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews)** | [3.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mackie-srm-flex-connect/id1480964423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 30 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) | [Loud Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/511500930) |

## 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


### Mackie SRM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mackie-srm-flex-connect/id1480964423)

Control your Mackie SRM-Flex Portable Column PA System wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust channel EQ, reverb, voicing modes, levels, and LED settings. Save and recall system configurations with snapshots.

**Highlights:** Wireless Bluetooth control, Channel EQ adjustment, Reverb and voicing modes, Channel and master level control, LED bar and front LED modes, System snapshot saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Is Mackie SRM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Mackie SRM?

Lighter is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Mackie SRM averages 3.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Mackie SRM have ads?

Neither Lighter nor Mackie SRM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Mackie SRM?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Mackie SRM every 19 months. Most recently, Lighter was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mackie SRM on June 6, 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.*