# Lighter vs Lighter Simulator Concert Mode

Lighter and Lighter Simulator Concert Mode both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Lighter Simulator Concert Mode's written reviews are positive against 47% of Lighter's. Lighter Simulator Concert Mode also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 774). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lighter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lighter Simulator Concert Mode sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lighter Simulator Concert Mode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter Simulator Concert Mode has 4.5K ratings behind it against 774, 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 66% of Lighter Simulator Concert Mode's.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Lighter Simulator Concert Mode every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Lighter Simulator Concert Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter-simulator-concert-mode/id1532854862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 774 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | **66.1% 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 | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Just4Fun Mobile Sp. z o. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242995162) |

## 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


### Lighter Simulator Concert Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter-simulator-concert-mode/id1532854862)

Experience a realistic metal lighter simulation on your phone, perfect for concerts and parties. Customize your lighter with numerous themes and colors, and enjoy interactive flame effects that respond to your movements and even your breath. The app utilizes your device's flashlight for an enhanced visual experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic metal lighter simulation, 70+ lighter themes and 42 colors, Customizable flames and backgrounds, Interactive flame physics, Blow to extinguish flame, Concert mode for continuous flame, Uses camera flashlight

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Custom lighters
- 👍 Realistic flame animation
- 👍 Satisfying haptics
- 👍 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Sluggish flame response to phone movements
- 🐛 Sideway flame when holding phone sideways
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Flashlight turns on unexpectedly
- Lighter doesn't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Option to automatically open to last used lighter
- Ability to customize/delete default lighters
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Is Lighter Simulator Concert Mode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Lighter Simulator Concert Mode?

Lighter Simulator Concert Mode is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Lighter Simulator Concert Mode averages 4.6 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Lighter or Lighter Simulator Concert Mode have ads?

Neither Lighter nor Lighter Simulator Concert Mode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Lighter Simulator Concert Mode?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Lighter Simulator Concert Mode every 3 months. Most recently, Lighter was updated on September 28, 2026 and Lighter Simulator Concert Mode on September 28, 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.*