# Lighter vs Guitar Lessons 365 Academy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guitar Lessons 365 Academy at 100% against Lighter's 47%. Guitar Lessons 365 Academy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Lighter's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1K vs 97). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Guitar Lessons 365 Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guitar Lessons 365 Academy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 1K ratings behind it against 97, 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 Guitar Lessons 365 Academy's.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Guitar Lessons 365 Academy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Guitar Lessons 365 Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews) | **[4.9 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-lessons-365-academy/id1503020500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [GuitarLessons365 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503020499) |

## 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


### Guitar Lessons 365 Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-lessons-365-academy/id1503020500)

Learn guitar from beginner to advanced levels with comprehensive online courses. Explore various styles and master musicianship, including crafting your ideal guitar tone. Access all content on any device with a subscription.

**Highlights:** All styles and levels of guitar lessons, Musicianship training, Detailed guitar tone courses, Lessons by renowned instructor Carl Brown, Access on any device, Free trial available

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Apps - Annual Subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Is Guitar Lessons 365 Academy free?

Guitar Lessons 365 Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Guitar Lessons 365 Academy?

Guitar Lessons 365 Academy is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Guitar Lessons 365 Academy averages 4.9 from 97 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Guitar Lessons 365 Academy have ads?

Lighter shows ads; Guitar Lessons 365 Academy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Guitar Lessons 365 Academy?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Guitar Lessons 365 Academy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lighter was updated on October 20, 2026 and Guitar Lessons 365 Academy on October 19, 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.*